Greenfaulds

Settlement in Dunbartonshire

Scotland

Greenfaulds

Magiscroft Although still marked and named on some maps, Magiscroft has been abandoned and ruined for some time, and the building is overgrown with trees. — Magiscroft Credit: Anne Burgess

Greenfaulds is a suburban area located in the county of Dunbartonshire in Scotland. Situated near the town of Cumbernauld, it is approximately 14 miles northeast of Glasgow city center. Greenfaulds is predominantly a residential area, known for its tranquil atmosphere and family-friendly environment.

The area offers a variety of housing options, including detached houses, semi-detached houses, and apartments, catering to a range of budgets and preferences. The architecture in Greenfaulds is a mix of modern and traditional styles, with well-maintained properties and neatly landscaped gardens.

Residents of Greenfaulds benefit from a range of amenities and facilities within close proximity. The local shopping center, Greenfaulds Village, provides convenient access to a supermarket, post office, pharmacy, and several small shops. Additionally, there are various schools in the area, including Greenfaulds High School, making it an attractive location for families.

For recreational activities, Greenfaulds offers several green spaces and parks where residents can enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, or picnicking. Local sports facilities, including a nearby leisure center, provide opportunities for swimming, fitness classes, and other activities.

Transport links in Greenfaulds are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the area to nearby towns and cities. Cumbernauld train station is also easily accessible, offering direct services to Glasgow and other major destinations.

Overall, Greenfaulds in Dunbartonshire provides a peaceful and well-connected residential area for families and individuals, with a range of amenities and recreational opportunities within reach.

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Greenfaulds Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.937375/-4.000686 or Grid Reference NS7573. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Magiscroft

Although still marked and named on some maps, Magiscroft has been abandoned and ruined for some time, and the building is overgrown with trees.

Anne Burgess

Old Walls at Magiscroft

In the foreground are the remains of what may have been a garden wall. The buildings themselves are almost invisible thanks to the trees that have sprung up inside the walls. Compare with NS7472 : Magiscroft remains, taken at a less leafy time of year.

Anne Burgess

Ruins of Magiscroft

Looking into what is left of the buildings at the remains of the walls.

Anne Burgess

Fallen Giant

There was a row of large mature beeches at Magiscroft, but this one has fallen, leaving a gap in the line. The lower branch has been cut off, probably because it had fallen over the railway fence to the right and was causing a hazard to trains.

Anne Burgess

Site of Magiscroft

Sometimes spelled Maggie's Croft, Majiscroft or Madge's Croft, this farm stood on a fine elevated site. There was a path here to a railway overbridge which is still on the maps, but no longer exists. The walls in the foreground may have been part of a garden wall.

Anne Burgess

North Myvot

Like most farms in this area, North Myvot stands well above the watercourse, on an elevated site with an open aspect.

Anne Burgess

Glacial Meltwater Channel

The U-shape and sinuous route of this depression, and its large size compared with the burn flowing through it, instantly mark it as a channel carved by meltwater at the end of the last Ice Age.

Anne Burgess

Outskirts of Cumbernauld

The newer suburbs of Cumbernauld boast rather more conventional architecture than does the centre. Sensibly, they have avoided building right on the river floodplain, which is a playing field.

Anne Burgess

Luggie Water

The modest Luggie Water here forms the boundary between the parishes of Cumbernauld and New Monkland and between the counties of Stirling and Dunbarton. It also seems to form part of the boundary between the present council areas of East Dunbartonshire and North Lanarkshire. NS7472 : Luggie Water in spate is the same scene in less benign mood.

Anne Burgess