Glengowan

Settlement in Lanarkshire

Scotland

Glengowan

Country Houses Houses on the road from Quarter to Stonehouse
Country Houses Credit: Iain Thompson

Glengowan is a small village located in the county of Lanarkshire, Scotland. Situated in the central lowlands of the country, it is nestled amidst picturesque countryside and offers residents and visitors a tranquil and scenic environment.

The village is characterized by a close-knit community, with a population of around 500 inhabitants. It is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional stone-built cottages and more modern houses. Many of the properties in Glengowan boast well-maintained gardens and stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Despite its small size, Glengowan is well-served by local amenities. There is a village shop that caters to residents' daily needs, along with a post office and a primary school. For more extensive shopping, entertainment, and healthcare facilities, the nearby town of Lanark is easily accessible.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in and around Glengowan. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green meadows, making it an ideal destination for hiking and cycling enthusiasts. The nearby Clyde Valley offers stunning walks and breathtaking views, with the opportunity to visit picturesque waterfalls and historic sites.

Transport connections in Glengowan are relatively good, with regular bus services connecting the village to Lanark and other nearby towns. For those who prefer to travel by car, the village is conveniently located near the A73 road, providing easy access to the wider Lanarkshire region and beyond.

In summary, Glengowan is a peaceful village in Lanarkshire, Scotland, offering a close-knit community, beautiful scenery, and easy access to local amenities and transport links.

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Glengowan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.736052/-3.9876481 or Grid Reference NS7550. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Country Houses Houses on the road from Quarter to Stonehouse
Country Houses
Houses on the road from Quarter to Stonehouse
Waterfall on the Avon Water Very secluded steep-sided river valley
Waterfall on the Avon Water
Very secluded steep-sided river valley
The new Craigbank Primary School Completed in late 2008. Located in the Strutherhill area of Larkhall.
The new Craigbank Primary School
Completed in late 2008. Located in the Strutherhill area of Larkhall.
Plotcock Road houses
Plotcock Road houses
New tree planting at Newhouse farm
New tree planting at Newhouse farm
Old railway bridge Strangely, shown on the 50,000 OS mapping, but not on the 25,000.
Old railway bridge
Strangely, shown on the 50,000 OS mapping, but not on the 25,000.
Disused railway bridge On the former Larkhall to Stonehouse line killed off by Dr Beeching.
Disused railway bridge
On the former Larkhall to Stonehouse line killed off by Dr Beeching.
Well engineered small bridge On the track to Corslet farm and no doubt built in conjunction with the nearby railway bridge.
Well engineered small bridge
On the track to Corslet farm and no doubt built in conjunction with the nearby railway bridge.
Minor Road Junction near Larkhall The road to the right leads to Larkhall via Millheugh while the road straight on leads to Quarter and then to Hamilton.
Minor Road Junction near Larkhall
The road to the right leads to Larkhall via Millheugh while the road straight on leads to Quarter and then to Hamilton.
Chalmers Parish Church On Robert Smillie Crescent, Strutherhill.
Chalmers Parish Church
On Robert Smillie Crescent, Strutherhill.
Bridges on a Minor Road near Larkhall The bridge carrying the minor road crosses an unnamed burn, while the bridge over the road is a former railway bridge which once carried the Larkhall to Stonehouse railway line.
Bridges on a Minor Road near Larkhall
The bridge carrying the minor road crosses an unnamed burn, while the bridge over the road is a former railway bridge which once carried the Larkhall to Stonehouse railway line.
Patrickholm ruin Stone arch at the Patrickholm ruin
Patrickholm ruin
Stone arch at the Patrickholm ruin
Road from Plotcock to Larkhall
Road from Plotcock to Larkhall
Road junction and bridge over the dismantled railway near Millheugh
Road junction and bridge over the dismantled railway near Millheugh
Minor Road Junction near Larkhall
Minor Road Junction near Larkhall
Field off Plotcock Road
Field off Plotcock Road
Community Woodland off Plotcock Road Newly planted woodland next to a more established wood in the Plotcock Glen.
Community Woodland off Plotcock Road
Newly planted woodland next to a more established wood in the Plotcock Glen.
Road bridge & dismantled mineral railway west of Larkhall
Road bridge & dismantled mineral railway west of Larkhall
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Glengowan is located at Grid Ref: NS7550 (Lat: 55.736052, Lng: -3.9876481)

Unitary Authority: South Lanarkshire

Police Authority: Lanarkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.736052,-3.9876481
Waterway: weir
Lat/Long: 55.7334789/-3.9876251
Millheugh
Is In: South Lanarkshire
Place: neighbourhood
Lat/Long: 55.7339855/-3.9858911
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
Lat/Long: 55.7348045/-3.9881074
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 55.7344699/-3.9818532
Place Of Worship
St Marys
Created By: Potlatch 0.10f
Religion: christian
Source: local_knowledge
Lat/Long: 55.7358346/-3.9815448
Parking
Fee: no
Lit: no
Lat/Long: 55.735308/-3.9842713
Addr Housenumber: 1
Created By: Potlatch 0.10f
Lat/Long: 55.7386269/-3.981323
Raploch
Place: neighbourhood
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 55.7367445/-3.9813728
Hectors Knowe
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 55.7381935/-3.9829353
Avon Banks
Place: locality
Source: local_knowledge
Lat/Long: 55.7387733/-3.986154
Morgan Glen
Is In: South Lanarkshire
Place: hamlet
Postal Code: ML9
Source: local_knowledge
Lat/Long: 55.7318621/-3.9856773
Glengowan
Place: neighbourhood
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 55.7375895/-3.9856819
Parking
Fee: no
Lit: no
Lat/Long: 55.7346809/-3.9884053
Fairholm Colliery
Historic: mine
Lat/Long: 55.7399762/-3.9912699
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 55.7348447/-3.986173
Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.7337805/-3.9916337
Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.7385375/-3.9919713
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.7395428/-3.9920671
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