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Gallowhill

Settlement in Lanarkshire

Scotland

Gallowhill

Carmunnock Looking towards the junction where the road over the Cathkin Braes arrives at the village.
Carmunnock Credit: Alec MacKinnon

Gallowhill is a small village located in the county of Lanarkshire, Scotland. Situated about 3 miles southeast of the town of Strathaven, Gallowhill is nestled in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.

The village itself consists of a cluster of traditional stone cottages and a few modern houses, giving it a quaint and charming atmosphere. Gallowhill is known for its tight-knit community, with a population of around 300 residents who take great pride in their village.

Despite its small size, Gallowhill offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a local primary school, a community center, and a small convenience store. The village also boasts a well-maintained park with a playground, providing recreational opportunities for both children and adults.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds Gallowhill. The village is located near the River Avon, which offers picturesque walks along its banks. Additionally, the nearby countryside provides ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors.

Transportation links to Gallowhill are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and cities. The village is also within close proximity to major road networks, making it easily accessible by car.

All in all, Gallowhill offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, with its beautiful rural setting and strong sense of community. It is a place where residents can enjoy the tranquility of the countryside while still having access to essential amenities and nearby urban areas.

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Gallowhill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.785684/-4.2500697 or Grid Reference NS5957. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Carmunnock Looking towards the junction where the road over the Cathkin Braes arrives at the village.
Carmunnock
Looking towards the junction where the road over the Cathkin Braes arrives at the village.
Footbridge in Cathkin Braes Park The footbridge is on the path into the park from Ardencraig Road. The Big Wood is behind. The bridge is seen from the other side in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3241672">NS6058 : Footbridge in Cathkin Braes Country Park</a>.
Footbridge in Cathkin Braes Park
The footbridge is on the path into the park from Ardencraig Road. The Big Wood is behind. The bridge is seen from the other side in NS6058 : Footbridge in Cathkin Braes Country Park.
Footpath between Dunagoil Road and Stravanan Road The picture looks north. The footpath joins these two streets in the Castlemilk housing state, on the southern edge of Glasgow.
Footpath between Dunagoil Road and Stravanan Road
The picture looks north. The footpath joins these two streets in the Castlemilk housing state, on the southern edge of Glasgow.
Housing at Carmunnock This is the edge of the small village called Carmunnock.
Housing at Carmunnock
This is the edge of the small village called Carmunnock.
Carmunnock village With half of the road still covered by a light coat of snow this view looks down onto the village of Carmunnock.
Carmunnock village
With half of the road still covered by a light coat of snow this view looks down onto the village of Carmunnock.
National Museum of Rural Life - the path to the farm There's a gas pipeline marker tucked in there bottom left as well.
National Museum of Rural Life - the path to the farm
There's a gas pipeline marker tucked in there bottom left as well.
Wester Kittochside farm At the National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride. Wester Kittochside is also run as a productive working farm
Wester Kittochside farm
At the National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride. Wester Kittochside is also run as a productive working farm
Kittochside Road, Carmunnock
Kittochside Road, Carmunnock
Housing in Carmunnock
Housing in Carmunnock
Carmunnock Road Carmunnock Road as viewed from East Kilbride Road in Busby.
Carmunnock Road
Carmunnock Road as viewed from East Kilbride Road in Busby.
Masonic Lodge, Busby, Glasgow Lodge St John Busby No.458, Busby, Scotland. This is where the Deputy Fuhrer of Germany Rudolf Hess was kept overnight when he parachuted into Scotland landing at Eaglesham in 1941. At that time the Lodge was a Scout hut. Later the next day he was transported to a military barracks at Maryhill on the northern side of Glasgow.
Masonic Lodge, Busby, Glasgow
Lodge St John Busby No.458, Busby, Scotland. This is where the Deputy Fuhrer of Germany Rudolf Hess was kept overnight when he parachuted into Scotland landing at Eaglesham in 1941. At that time the Lodge was a Scout hut. Later the next day he was transported to a military barracks at Maryhill on the northern side of Glasgow.
Path in Cathkin Braes Country Park Had the path not been frozen with frost, I could imagine that the path could be quite muddy at times.
Path in Cathkin Braes Country Park
Had the path not been frozen with frost, I could imagine that the path could be quite muddy at times.
8 and 8A Kirk Road (Carmunnock Heritage Trail) This 18th century tenement, with its nepus gable, is said to rest on 14th century foundations. From early times, detachments of soldiers were sometimes billeted here. The building which contained a shop until the 1940s, was refurbished in 1984.
8 and 8A Kirk Road (Carmunnock Heritage Trail)
This 18th century tenement, with its nepus gable, is said to rest on 14th century foundations. From early times, detachments of soldiers were sometimes billeted here. The building which contained a shop until the 1940s, was refurbished in 1984.
Carmunnock Parish Church (The Kirk o' the Braes) Situated at the corner of Kirk Road and Busby Road in Carmunnock.
Carmunnock Parish Church (The Kirk o' the Braes)
Situated at the corner of Kirk Road and Busby Road in Carmunnock.
Thorntonhall Railway Station The station between Hairmyres and Busby on the Glasgow South Western Line.
Thorntonhall Railway Station
The station between Hairmyres and Busby on the Glasgow South Western Line.
Park Drive, Thorntonhall An attractive road in the small village Thorntonhall.
Park Drive, Thorntonhall
An attractive road in the small village Thorntonhall.
Crane beside Clarkston Road Retirement homes are being built on the former Synagogue site, on the corner of Clarkston Road and Randolph Drive. The crane belongs to this construction site.
Crane beside Clarkston Road
Retirement homes are being built on the former Synagogue site, on the corner of Clarkston Road and Randolph Drive. The crane belongs to this construction site.
Clarkston Toll This view on New Year's Day gives no indication of how busy this intersection is on a usual working day. The roundabout is at the end of Busby Road, the main shopping centre of Clarkston. The 2 roads leaving the far side of the roundabout lead to Paisley (left) and Glasgow (right).
Clarkston Toll
This view on New Year's Day gives no indication of how busy this intersection is on a usual working day. The roundabout is at the end of Busby Road, the main shopping centre of Clarkston. The 2 roads leaving the far side of the roundabout lead to Paisley (left) and Glasgow (right).
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Gallowhill is located at Grid Ref: NS5957 (Lat: 55.785684, Lng: -4.2500697)

Unitary Authority: City of Glasgow

Police Authority: Greater Glasgow

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