Laighstonehall

Settlement in Lanarkshire

Scotland

Laighstonehall

Four-in-a-block houses in Thorntree Avenue, Hamilton Four-in-a-block flatted dwellings, Thorntree Avenue. Each house was designed to have a ground floor front door and a garden plot. Traditional tenement flats had shared entrances and shared stairs.

These were among the first 1919 Act local authority houses in Hamilton. The Glenlee housing scheme was inaugurated in October 1919 and applications for tenants for the first eight houses were invited in December 1920 [Sunday Post 5 Oct 1919; Hamilton Advertiser 11 Dec 1920].

In March 1919 it was planned to build 236 houses Glenlee. “…the lay-out plan would be on the most approved garden city lines, with approximately eleven houses to the acre, and with gardens to an average depth of 120 feet to each house.” [Hamilton Advertiser 29 March 1919].

In 1919, following the end First World War, there a housing crisis. The Housing, Town Planning, etc. (Scotland) Act 1919, one of the Addison Acts, gave local authorities the task of developing new housing and rented accommodation for working people and Government subsidies were made available. The housing estates built owed much to pre-1914 housing reformers, the Garden City movement and the professionalisation of Town Planning. — Four-in-a-block houses in Thorntree Avenue, Hamilton Credit: Kay Williams

Laighstonehall is a small settlement located in the county of Lanarkshire, Scotland. Situated approximately three miles southeast of the town of Carluke, it falls within the South Lanarkshire council area. The village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil setting for its residents.

The area surrounding Laighstonehall is predominantly rural, characterized by rolling hills, farmland, and scattered woodlands. It boasts stunning natural beauty, making it an attractive location for those seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

The settlement itself consists of a small cluster of residential properties, primarily traditional stone-built houses, with some newer developments interspersed. The population of Laighstonehall is relatively modest, reflecting its rural nature and close-knit community.

Despite its small size, Laighstonehall benefits from its proximity to Carluke, which provides essential amenities such as shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. Additionally, the village enjoys good transportation links, with easy access to major roads connecting to nearby towns and cities.

The area surrounding Laighstonehall offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The nearby Clyde Valley provides stunning views and is renowned for its beautiful gardens and scenic walks.

Overall, Laighstonehall is a charming rural settlement that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents, surrounded by the natural beauty of Lanarkshire's countryside.

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Laighstonehall Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.76674/-4.061935 or Grid Reference NS7054. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Four-in-a-block houses in Thorntree Avenue, Hamilton

Four-in-a-block flatted dwellings, Thorntree Avenue. Each house was designed to have a ground floor front door and a garden plot. Traditional tenement flats had shared entrances and shared stairs. These were among the first 1919 Act local authority houses in Hamilton. The Glenlee housing scheme was inaugurated in October 1919 and applications for tenants for the first eight houses were invited in December 1920 [Sunday Post 5 Oct 1919; Hamilton Advertiser 11 Dec 1920]. In March 1919 it was planned to build 236 houses Glenlee. “…the lay-out plan would be on the most approved garden city lines, with approximately eleven houses to the acre, and with gardens to an average depth of 120 feet to each house.” [Hamilton Advertiser 29 March 1919]. In 1919, following the end First World War, there a housing crisis. The Housing, Town Planning, etc. (Scotland) Act 1919, one of the Addison Acts, gave local authorities the task of developing new housing and rented accommodation for working people and Government subsidies were made available. The housing estates built owed much to pre-1914 housing reformers, the Garden City movement and the professionalisation of Town Planning.

Kay Williams

Thorntree Avenue flatted houses, Hamilton

Kay Williams

Semi-detached houses in Russell Street, Glenlee, Hamilton

These semi-detached houses in Russell Street were among the first 1919 Act local authority houses in Hamilton. The Glenlee housing scheme was inaugurated in October 1919 and applications for tenants for the first eight houses were invited in December 1920 [Sunday Post 5 Oct 1919; Hamilton Advertiser 11 Dec 1920]. In March 1919 it was planned to build 236 houses Glenlee. “…the lay-out plan would be on the most approved garden city lines, with approximately eleven houses to the acre, and with gardens to an average depth of 120 feet to each house.” [Hamilton Advertiser 29 March 1919]. In 1919, following the end First World War, there a housing crisis. The Housing, Town Planning, etc. (Scotland) Act 1919, one of the Addison Acts, gave local authorities the task of developing new housing and rented accommodation for working people and Government subsidies were made available. The housing estates built owed much to pre-1914 housing reformers, the Garden City movement and the professionalisation of Town Planning.

Kay Williams

Hamilton from the air

The Jock Stein Sports Centre Link

is in the foreground, New Douglas Park (home of Hamilton Academicals FC) is at the top.

Thomas Nugent

The Jock Stein Centre from the air

Jock Stein MBE was the Manager of Celtic FC, the first British team to win the European Cup (1967). He was born at nearby Burnbank. See also NS6163 : Jock Stein statue at Celtic Park.

Thomas Nugent

Electricity sub-station at Muttonhole Road, by Hamilton

Gordon Brown

New bridge over an old railway track

The walk/cycle path on the route of the old Hamilton to Strathaven railway passing under Highstonehill Road.

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Start of the walk/cycle path at Wellhall Road, Hamilton

The walk/cycle path to Meikle Earnock Road on the route of the old Hamilton to Strathaven railway.

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Hillhouse Road, Hamilton

At the junction with Udston Road.

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Hamilton, Orchard Brae

Quiet street in modern residential development.

Robert Murray

Hamilton, Beckford Street

With the landmark council building. Erected in the 1960s this was the HQ of Lanarkshire county council up until local government reorganisation in 1975. It is now occupied by South Lanarkshire council.

Robert Murray