My Kind of Town Season 3 Episode 3 - Larkhall

Airdate: 2023-Jan-19

Episode summary:

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.

About My Kind of Town series:

Ian Hamilton and his guide dog, Major, explore the past, present and future of towns across Scotland.