Kingson's Knowe

Settlement in Lanarkshire

Scotland

Kingson's Knowe

Lanark Agricultural Centre Replacement for Lanark Market which was nearer the town centre
Lanark Agricultural Centre Credit: Jim Smillie

Kingson's Knowe is a small village located in the county of Lanarkshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 10 miles southwest of the city of Glasgow, this rural settlement is nestled amidst picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village is characterized by its charming stone-built houses and cottages, which showcase traditional Scottish architecture. The streets are lined with well-maintained gardens and trees, creating a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. Kingson's Knowe is known for its strong sense of community, with residents actively participating in local events and initiatives.

Despite its small size, the village boasts a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its inhabitants. These include a local convenience store, a post office, and a primary school, which provides education to the village's younger population. Additionally, Kingson's Knowe benefits from excellent transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts. The nearby Strathclyde Country Park provides a beautiful setting for leisurely walks and picnics, while the River Clyde offers a peaceful spot for angling.

In conclusion, Kingson's Knowe is a charming village in Lanarkshire, Scotland, offering a serene lifestyle in a picturesque setting. With its strong community spirit and range of amenities, it provides an ideal place to live for those seeking a rural escape while still being within easy reach of urban conveniences.

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Kingson's Knowe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.666004/-3.7750768 or Grid Reference NS8842. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lanark Agricultural Centre Replacement for Lanark Market which was nearer the town centre
Lanark Agricultural Centre
Replacement for Lanark Market which was nearer the town centre
Sandy Burn Passing through woods as it drains from Lanark Loch
Sandy Burn
Passing through woods as it drains from Lanark Loch
Former Lanark Racecourse Horses beside old scoreboard
Former Lanark Racecourse
Horses beside old scoreboard
Path leading to Loch side Leaving woods east of Lanark Loch
Path leading to Loch side
Leaving woods east of Lanark Loch
View across Lanark Loch Bulrushes dying away near the loch side
View across Lanark Loch
Bulrushes dying away near the loch side
2nd Tee: Lanark Golf Course Beside track bordering course
2nd Tee: Lanark Golf Course
Beside track bordering course
View over golf course The 18 hole layout of Lanark Golf Club dates from the 1890's
View over golf course
The 18 hole layout of Lanark Golf Club dates from the 1890's
Former Lanark racecourse from the air The course closed in 1977 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanark_Racecourse" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanark_Racecourse">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and has since been redeveloped for commercial and leisure use. Lanark livestock auction market is in the foreground.

Note the dried-up oxbow lake of the River Clyde in the top right corner.
Former Lanark racecourse from the air
The course closed in 1977 LinkExternal link and has since been redeveloped for commercial and leisure use. Lanark livestock auction market is in the foreground. Note the dried-up oxbow lake of the River Clyde in the top right corner.
Former tollhouse Surveyed by the Milestone Society.   On the A73 by the former Lanark Racecourse. 201 Hyndford Road.  The rounded bay with windows each side and central door would make it simple for the tollkeeper to keep watch for travellers and drovers.
Former tollhouse
Surveyed by the Milestone Society. On the A73 by the former Lanark Racecourse. 201 Hyndford Road. The rounded bay with windows each side and central door would make it simple for the tollkeeper to keep watch for travellers and drovers.
Lanark Race Course (Disused) Not being a race goer, I unable to say what this building was used for.
Lanark Race Course (Disused)
Not being a race goer, I unable to say what this building was used for.
Island in Lanark Loch
Island in Lanark Loch
The Old Course at Lanark Looking outward along the old race-course track at Lanark.
The Old Course at Lanark
Looking outward along the old race-course track at Lanark.
Lanark Loch - Corner Hidden Behind The Trees This area of the loch isn't visible from the main entrance, it can be found on the  right hand side of the loch going round the first corner.
Lanark Loch - Corner Hidden Behind The Trees
This area of the loch isn't visible from the main entrance, it can be found on the right hand side of the loch going round the first corner.
Lanark Loch - Bridge Over Sandy Burn The Sandy Burn leads down into Lanark Loch, this bridge is there the burn meets the loch.
Lanark Loch - Bridge Over Sandy Burn
The Sandy Burn leads down into Lanark Loch, this bridge is there the burn meets the loch.
Lanark Loch - Looking Towards Lanark Golf Course This picture was taken of Lanark Loch, the picture faces towards Lanark Golf Course in the background.
Lanark Loch - Looking Towards Lanark Golf Course
This picture was taken of Lanark Loch, the picture faces towards Lanark Golf Course in the background.
Lanark Loch in Winter
Lanark Loch in Winter
Island in Lanark Loch Almost completely covered with trees.
Island in Lanark Loch
Almost completely covered with trees.
Lanark Auction Market Just outside Lanark opposite the site of the former Lanark racecourse.
Lanark Auction Market
Just outside Lanark opposite the site of the former Lanark racecourse.
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Kingson's Knowe is located at Grid Ref: NS8842 (Lat: 55.666004, Lng: -3.7750768)

Unitary Authority: South Lanarkshire

Police Authority: Lanarkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.666004,-3.7750768
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
Lat/Long: 55.6655514/-3.7793321
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 11:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Postal Code: ML11
Ref: ML11 1
Lat/Long: 55.6698307/-3.7754629
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 55.6639645/-3.7786641
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: ML11 27D
Lat/Long: 55.6632073/-3.7798511
Bus Stop
New Lanark Visitor Centre
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 61501676
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: New Lanark Visitor Centre
Naptan Indicator: before Rosedale Street
Naptan Landmark: Rosedale Street
Naptan NaptanCode: 75295398
Naptan Notes: custom stop for Stuarts Coaches
Naptan Street: New Lanark Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 55.6637748/-3.7811897
Barrier: block
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Horse: yes
Lat/Long: 55.664366/-3.7739803
Kingson's Knowe
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 55.6672095/-3.7705136
New Lanark
Heritage: 1
Heritage Operator: whc
Heritage Website: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/429
Name En: New Lanark
Name Gd: Lannraig Ùr
Place: village
Ref Whc: 429
Whc Criteria: (ii),(iv),(vi)
Whc Inscription Date: 2001
Wikidata: Q743108
Wikimedia Commons: File:New Lanark buildings 2009.jpg
Wikipedia: en:New Lanark
Lat/Long: 55.6637076/-3.7817483
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 55.6633184/-3.7810026
New Lanark WW1 Memorial
Historic: memorial
Wikidata: Q114169357
Lat/Long: 55.6640435/-3.7814698
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Fee: yes
Listed Status: Category B
Phone: +44 1555 662502
Wikidata: Q17852564
Lat/Long: 55.6638215/-3.7812925
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 11:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Ref: ML11 81
Lat/Long: 55.666688/-3.7752531
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 55.6634835/-3.7783101
Waterway: sluice_gate
Lat/Long: 55.6629647/-3.7806707
Leisure: picnic_table
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 55.6627818/-3.7806338
Leisure: picnic_table
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 55.6627968/-3.7806699
Power: substation
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 55.6632115/-3.7810142
Leisure: picnic_table
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 55.6632833/-3.7812127
Grit Bin
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 55.6635092/-3.7808787
Addr Housenumber: 10
Addr Street: New Lanark Road
Lat/Long: 55.6631591/-3.7797746
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Street: New Lanark Road
Lat/Long: 55.6634875/-3.7802559
Village Store
Shop: convenience
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 55.6632915/-3.7799292
Addr Housenumber: 2
Addr Street: New Lanark Road
Lat/Long: 55.6634225/-3.7801436
Addr Housenumber: 3
Addr Street: New Lanark Road
Lat/Long: 55.6633551/-3.780034
Power: tower
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 55.6634008/-3.7769518
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 55.6650373/-3.7774307
New Lanark World Heritage Site
Addr City: Lanark
Addr Postcode: ML11 9DB
Addr Street: New Lanark Road
Information: visitor_centre
Phone: +44 1555 661345
Source: survey
Tourism: information
Website: http://www.newlanark.org/
Lat/Long: 55.6631303/-3.7805513
Waste Disposal
Lat/Long: 55.6634985/-3.7777831
March Stone - Clearburn
Description: Boundary stone of the Royal Burgh of Lanark
Historic: monument
Lat/Long: 55.6635933/-3.7721566
Grave Yard
Lat/Long: 55.6642765/-3.7799917
Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
Operator: South Lanarkshire Council
Lat/Long: 55.6689476/-3.7714436
New Lanark Woodlands
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 55.663585/-3.7786531
Bench
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 55.6635529/-3.7788416
Bench
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 55.6635878/-3.7788486
Man Made: tower
Tower Type: bell_tower
Lat/Long: 55.6637151/-3.7807748
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6690184/-3.7802271
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6685615/-3.7792477
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6681165/-3.7782471
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6676692/-3.777272
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6672957/-3.7771514
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.666469/-3.7768743
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.663136/-3.7723475
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6630286/-3.7731577
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6629105/-3.7740736
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6624893/-3.774264
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6616218/-3.7746363
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 55.6639802/-3.7817875
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 55.6639802/-3.7817875
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