Jawcraig

Settlement in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Jawcraig

Entry to Wester Jaw
Entry to Wester Jaw Credit: Alan Reid

Jawcraig is a small hamlet located in the county of Stirlingshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 5 miles northwest of the town of Falkirk, Jawcraig is nestled within a scenic rural landscape characterized by rolling hills and lush green fields. It is part of the wider Falkirk council area and falls within the Falkirk North electoral ward.

The hamlet is home to a small population, consisting mainly of residential properties and a few farmsteads. The houses in Jawcraig are predominantly traditional stone-built structures, adding to the area's charming and rustic appeal. The community in Jawcraig is close-knit, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Jawcraig benefits from its proximity to nearby towns and cities. Falkirk, with its range of amenities including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, is easily accessible, providing residents with convenient access to various services. Additionally, the larger cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh are within commuting distance, offering further opportunities for work and entertainment.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, with numerous walking trails and cycling routes in the vicinity. The nearby Falkirk Wheel, a remarkable feat of engineering, is a popular tourist attraction and provides a unique experience for visitors.

Overall, Jawcraig provides a peaceful and picturesque setting for those seeking a tranquil rural lifestyle while still having access to the amenities of nearby towns and cities.

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Jawcraig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.956967/-3.8432222 or Grid Reference NS8575. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Entry to Wester Jaw
Entry to Wester Jaw
Corner field, Wester Jaw
Corner field, Wester Jaw
Country road at Wester Jaw
Country road at Wester Jaw
The road bends at Oakersdykes
The road bends at Oakersdykes
Lush meadow at Oakersdykes Cow parsley fills the verge.
Lush meadow at Oakersdykes
Cow parsley fills the verge.
Drain between Shortrig and Parkhead
Drain between Shortrig and Parkhead
Uphill to Oakersdykes
Uphill to Oakersdykes
Pasture with scattered trees, Strathavon
Pasture with scattered trees, Strathavon
Rottenstocks It is a pretty rotten name even for a farm, when you think about it. And the developers who are turning the farm steading into residential accommodation obviously agree, as they have given the development a much more twee name!
Rottenstocks
It is a pretty rotten name even for a farm, when you think about it. And the developers who are turning the farm steading into residential accommodation obviously agree, as they have given the development a much more twee name!
Sheep grazings Rushy ground by the B803 just north of Slamannan.
Sheep grazings
Rushy ground by the B803 just north of Slamannan.
Old colliery buildings. Disused colliery buildings at Masonfield, Falkirk.
Old colliery buildings.
Disused colliery buildings at Masonfield, Falkirk.
Darnrig Moss Darnrig Moss SSSI - one of the last undisturbed and intact raised bog system in Falkirk District.
Darnrig Moss
Darnrig Moss SSSI - one of the last undisturbed and intact raised bog system in Falkirk District.
Nappiefaulds House, Strathavon Farm and Meadow. Looking towards Slamannan from east of Strathavon Cottage and Farm and Nappiefaulds House.
Nappiefaulds House, Strathavon Farm and Meadow.
Looking towards Slamannan from east of Strathavon Cottage and Farm and Nappiefaulds House.
Sheep Farming Falkirk District Sheepfarming and Intermediate bogland in the mainly urban Falkirk district.
Sheep Farming Falkirk District
Sheepfarming and Intermediate bogland in the mainly urban Falkirk district.
Poorly restored open cast site, Slamannan near Falkirk Dumper is one of several in this area which appear to have been abandoned and left to rust.  The land has allegedly been restored but does not appear to be in very good order.
Poorly restored open cast site, Slamannan near Falkirk
Dumper is one of several in this area which appear to have been abandoned and left to rust. The land has allegedly been restored but does not appear to be in very good order.
Farmland and forest  on upper course of River Avon near Slamannan Fairly typical view of this area with some improved grazing land and a coniferous plantation in the middle distance.
Farmland and forest on upper course of River Avon near Slamannan
Fairly typical view of this area with some improved grazing land and a coniferous plantation in the middle distance.
Oakerdykes Farm, Slamannan near Falkirk Converted farm steading on quiet country road.
Oakerdykes Farm, Slamannan near Falkirk
Converted farm steading on quiet country road.
Jawcraig Farm, Slamannan near Falkirk Remote farm surrounded by former open cast workings
Jawcraig Farm, Slamannan near Falkirk
Remote farm surrounded by former open cast workings
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Jawcraig is located at Grid Ref: NS8575 (Lat: 55.956967, Lng: -3.8432222)

Unitary Authority: Falkirk

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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