Scotlands

Settlement in Staffordshire

England

Scotlands

Last days of the New Highcroft The locally listed public house on the 1930s council estate is being demolished to make way for a care home. Local residents are pleased to see it go.<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/458309">SJ9201 : The New Highcroft, Old Fallings, Wolverhampton</a> — Last days of the New Highcroft Credit: John M

Scotland, Staffordshire is a small village located in the West Midlands region of England. Situated in the Staffordshire Moorlands district, it lies approximately 5 miles north of Stoke-on-Trent and is bordered by the Peak District National Park to the east.

With a population of around 4,000 people, Scotland is a predominantly residential area with a close-knit community. The village is characterized by its picturesque landscapes, including rolling hills, meandering rivers, and scenic countryside, making it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Scotland, Staffordshire has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. The village features several historic buildings, such as the Church of St. Margaret, which dates back to the 12th century and showcases stunning architectural details. Additionally, there are several traditional pubs and local shops that contribute to the village's charm.

In terms of amenities, Scotland offers basic facilities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a post office. Although it is a relatively small village, it benefits from its proximity to the nearby towns of Leek and Stoke-on-Trent, where residents can access a wider range of services and amenities.

Overall, Scotland, Staffordshire provides a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities.

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Last days of the New Highcroft

The locally listed public house on the 1930s council estate is being demolished to make way for a care home. Local residents are pleased to see it go.SJ9201 : The New Highcroft, Old Fallings, Wolverhampton

John M

Council Housing - Old Fallings Lane

Late 1920s housing on the edge of the Bushbury Estate.

John M

Re-branded outlet at 'The Scotlands'

Compare and contrast with SJ9301 : Not an open invitation at 'The Scotlands' and SJ9301 : Invitation withdrawn at The Scotlands?.

John M

Moreton School - Bushbury Hill

One of two new junior schools to be built this year. The all timber design is similar to the award winning scheme in Blakenhall. The ridge of Bushbury Hill is a finger of open fields with views out into South Staffordshire and Shropshire. The original Bushbury Hill School was built to serve the council estates of Low Hill of the late 1920s and early 1930s. I am told that the school was opened around 1934 by minor royalty.

John M

Council Housing - Old Fallings Lane

Concrete houses dating from late 1920s.

John M

Demolishing The New Highcroft at Old Fallings, Wolverhampton

See also SJ9201 : The New Highcroft, Old Fallings, Wolverhampton

Roger Kidd

Demolishing The New Highcroft at Old Fallings, Wolverhampton

See also SJ9201 : The New Highcroft, Old Fallings, Wolverhampton

Roger Kidd

Last walls standing of The New Highcroft, Wolverhampton

Roger Kidd

Roundabout At Newbolds

Taken from the tower of Our Lady Of Perpetual Succour RC Church

Geoff Pick

Old Fallings United Reformed Church

Taken from the tower of Our Lady Of Perpetual Succour RC Church

Geoff Pick

Moathouse Lane bridge over the Essington and Wyrley canal

No longer a drivable road; the bridge now carries a cycleway and footpath.

Richard Law

The Essington and Wyrley canal near Wood End

Richard Law

Devil's Elbow bridge

Presumably it takes its name from the sharp (for a canal) bend just this side of the bridge.

Richard Law

St Mary's Church Bushbury

Grave of Francis Henry Davies, killed in the railway accident at Portobello Junction 19th October 1899. He was Fireman of the express that collided with a goods train. Gravestone flat on ground.

Ray Durrant

Looking Towards the Roundabout at Scotlands, A460

Mick Malpass

Extension to the crematorium

The slopes of Bushbury Hill will be given up for an extension to the crematorium. The footpath to the hill will be diverted.

John M

The Avenue

Little suggests this is a road apart from an extra set of traffic lights at the junction with Victoria Road and Bushbury Lane. It must come as quite a surprise to other drivers when a car appears out of here. This is a relic of the 1908 Housing Exhibition on the Fallings Park Garden Village. At the end of the road are two pairs of semi-detached properties.

John M