My Kind of Town: Larkhall

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Ian and Major visit the traditional mining town of Larkhall in South Lanarkshire.

Ian Hamilton and Major visit Larkhall, a town built on mining and traditional industries. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Ian explores how the town has changed over the years.

In this episode, Ian and Major head to the South Lanarkshire town of Larkhall. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, and traditionally a mining, weaving and textile area, the town is now well placed for rail and road links to Glasgow.

Ian finds out how the local school is giving extra support to traveller children, before trying his hand at the traditional sport of quoiting, which was popular in mining and farming communities. Ian also challenges a famous local resident to a game of pool.

My Kind of Town: Series 3

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