Carstairs

Settlement in Lanarkshire

Scotland

Carstairs

Carstairs Junction Here also labelled as Dolphinton Junction. Looking north to Black Hill, with two wind turbines nearby, from a train approaching the junction.
Carstairs Junction Credit: M J Richardson

Carstairs is a small village located in the South Lanarkshire council area of Scotland. Situated approximately 30 miles southeast of Glasgow, it lies on the border of the Scottish Lowlands and the Southern Uplands. With a population of around 2,000 residents, Carstairs is a peaceful and close-knit community.

The village is known for its picturesque surroundings, nestled amidst rolling hills and farmland. It benefits from a tranquil atmosphere and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The nearby River Clyde adds to the natural beauty of the area, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing and scenic walks.

Carstairs is well-connected by road and rail, with the M74 motorway and Carstairs railway station both easily accessible. This makes it convenient for residents to commute to nearby towns and cities for work or leisure.

The village boasts a range of amenities including a primary school, a post office, a community center, and a few local shops. There are also several churches serving different denominations. Additionally, Carstairs has a village hall which hosts various events and gatherings throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of community spirit.

For those seeking a slower pace of life and a peaceful countryside setting, Carstairs offers an attractive and welcoming environment. The village's natural beauty, convenient location, and community-focused atmosphere make it an appealing place to live or visit.

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Carstairs Images

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Carstairs Junction Here also labelled as Dolphinton Junction. Looking north to Black Hill, with two wind turbines nearby, from a train approaching the junction.
Carstairs Junction
Here also labelled as Dolphinton Junction. Looking north to Black Hill, with two wind turbines nearby, from a train approaching the junction.
Carstairs Junction Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Carstairs Junction
Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Carstairs centre
Carstairs centre
Monteith House Viewed from across the River Clyde.
Monteith House
Viewed from across the River Clyde.
Houses on Lanark Road, Carstairs
Houses on Lanark Road, Carstairs
Track to the sewage works, Carstairs Runs alongside The West Coast Main Line.
Track to the sewage works, Carstairs
Runs alongside The West Coast Main Line.
Track to Westwalk Wood
Track to Westwalk Wood
Grass field near Carstairs Mains
Grass field near Carstairs Mains
Former church, Carstairs Junction Dates from 1879 and now converted to a house.
Former church, Carstairs Junction
Dates from 1879 and now converted to a house.
Monteith House Dates from 1821. Now in use as a nursing home.
Monteith House
Dates from 1821. Now in use as a nursing home.
House in the grounds of Monteith House Probably dates from the time when Menteith House was in use as a children's home.
House in the grounds of Monteith House
Probably dates from the time when Menteith House was in use as a children's home.
Road from Monteith House to Carstairs
Road from Monteith House to Carstairs
Road to Carstairs Mains and Monteith House The bridge is numbered WCM1/408 and carries the main Glasgow to Carlisle railway line.
Road to Carstairs Mains and Monteith House
The bridge is numbered WCM1/408 and carries the main Glasgow to Carlisle railway line.
North Lodge Lodge to Monteith House.
North Lodge
Lodge to Monteith House.
Gateway to Monteith House and Carstairs Mains
Gateway to Monteith House and Carstairs Mains
McColl's store, Carstairs
McColl's store, Carstairs
The Green at Carstairs
The Green at Carstairs
War memorial at Carstairs
War memorial at Carstairs
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Carstairs is located at Grid Ref: NS9345 (Lat: 55.695688, Lng: -3.69075)

Unitary Authority: South Lanarkshire

Police Authority: Lanarkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.695688,-3.69075
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 55.6924749/-3.6861886
Carstairs
Is In: South Lanarkshire
Place: village
Population: 914
Wikidata: Q1009254
Wikipedia: en:Carstairs
Lat/Long: 55.695947/-3.690944
Bus Stop
Carstairs, At Rosemount Crescent On Lanark Road
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Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
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Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
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Tactile Paving: no
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Bus Stop
Carstairs, Opposite Rosemount Crescent On Lanark Road
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
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Bus Stop
Lanark Road
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
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Bus Stop
East End Terrace
Bus: yes
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Bus Stop
West View
Bus: yes
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: ML11 51D
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
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Rosemount Car Sales
Shop: car_repair
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:15; Sa 11:30
Operator: Royal Mail
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Ref: ML11 14
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
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Morrisons Daily
Addr City: Carstairs Village
Addr Housenumber: 16
Addr Postcode: ML11 8QD
Addr Street: Carstairs Road
Brand: Morrisons Daily
Brand Wikidata: Q99752411
Brand Wikipedia: en:McColl's
Currency GBP: yes
Internet Access: no
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
Operator: Morrisons
Payment Apple Pay: yes
Payment Cards: yes
Payment Cash: yes
Payment Coins: yes
Payment Google Pay: yes
Phone: +44 1555 870973
Shop: convenience
Website: https://my.morrisons.com/storefinder/64637/morrisons-daily-larnark-16-carstairs-rd
Lat/Long: 55.695594/-3.6911166
Post Office
Carstairs Post Office
Addr Postcode: ML11 8QD
Branch: Carstairs
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Check Date: 2020-02-20
Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/2358328/carstairs
Ref Pol Id: 9125
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Access: customers
Addr City: Carstairs Village
Addr Housenumber: 16
Addr Postcode: ML11 8QD
Addr Street: Carstairs Road
Door: automatic
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Level: 0
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Carstairs Village War Memorial
Historic: memorial
Material: stone
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Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
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Street Lamp
Lamp Type: led
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Carstairs
Siren
Description: Used to alert local residents of a patient being unaccounted for at the State Hospital. Tested on the third Thursday of every month. All clear / test signal: 3x 30 second blasts Alert: continuous 8 minute blast
Emergency: siren
Operator: NHS Scotland
Siren Purpose: escape
Siren Type: pneumatic
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Community Centre
Carstairs Community Centre
Addr City: Carstairs Village
Addr Postcode: ML11 8QF
Addr Street: School Road
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Doctors
Medwyn Medical Practice
Addr City: Carstairs Village
Addr Postcode: ML11 8QF
Addr Street: School Road
Healthcare: doctor
Healthcare Speciality: general
Phone: +44 1555 870512
Website: https://www.medwynmedicalpractice.co.uk/
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Street Lamp
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Waste Basket
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Waste Basket
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Board Type: map
Information: board
Tourism: information
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Board Type: map
Information: board
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Addr Housenumber: 21
Addr Street: Milne Street
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Addr Housenumber: 2
Addr Street: Castledyke Gardens
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Addr Housenumber: 32
Addr Street: Lanark Road
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Access: private
Addr City: Carstairs Village
Addr Housenumber: 67
Addr Postcode: ML11 8QL
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Entrance: yes
Level: 0
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Addr Housenumber: 67
Addr Postcode: ML11 8QL
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Entrance: yes
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Carstairs North Junction
Railway: junction
Lat/Long: 55.6924538/-3.6861707
Traffic Calming: island
Lat/Long: 55.6961779/-3.69121
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