Castlecary

Settlement in Dunbartonshire

Scotland

Castlecary

Allandale Cottages The northern side of a neat row of workers' cottages on the B816 - here there are 46 in four blocks. They were built in 1907 by John G Stein to house workers from his nearby Castlecary Fireclay Works <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NS+7978">NS 7978</a>. They were named after his son, Allan. Built from red sandstone, with pitched slate roofs, the S row cottages are similar, but without the dormer windows. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/150976/castlecary-allandale-cottages" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/150976/castlecary-allandale-cottages">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>. For a longer view see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6194370">NS8078 : Allandale Cottages</a>.
Allandale Cottages Credit: M J Richardson

Castle Cary is a small village located in the Dunbartonshire region of Scotland. Situated approximately 13 miles northwest of Glasgow, it lies on the southern edge of the River Kelvin. The village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, offering a tranquil setting for its residents and visitors.

The history of Castle Cary dates back to the medieval times when a castle stood on the site. Today, only ruins of the castle remain, adding a touch of historical charm to the area. The village itself is relatively small, with a population of around 1,000 residents.

Despite its size, Castle Cary boasts a strong community spirit, with various local events and activities organized throughout the year. The village is home to a primary school, providing education for the local children. Additionally, there is a community hall that serves as a hub for social gatherings and events.

The surrounding natural beauty of Castle Cary offers numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Kilpatrick Hills provide an ideal setting for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. The River Kelvin also offers fishing and boating opportunities for those interested in water-based activities.

For amenities, residents can rely on the nearby towns of Bearsden and Milngavie, which offer a wider range of shops, supermarkets, and other services. Castle Cary benefits from good transport links, with regular bus services connecting the village to surrounding areas.

Overall, Castle Cary is a charming village in Dunbartonshire, rich in history and natural beauty, making it an attractive place to reside or visit for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque setting.

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Castlecary Images

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Allandale Cottages The northern side of a neat row of workers' cottages on the B816 - here there are 46 in four blocks. They were built in 1907 by John G Stein to house workers from his nearby Castlecary Fireclay Works <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NS+7978">NS 7978</a>. They were named after his son, Allan. Built from red sandstone, with pitched slate roofs, the S row cottages are similar, but without the dormer windows. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/150976/castlecary-allandale-cottages" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/150976/castlecary-allandale-cottages">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>. For a longer view see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6194370">NS8078 : Allandale Cottages</a>.
Allandale Cottages
The northern side of a neat row of workers' cottages on the B816 - here there are 46 in four blocks. They were built in 1907 by John G Stein to house workers from his nearby Castlecary Fireclay Works NS 7978. They were named after his son, Allan. Built from red sandstone, with pitched slate roofs, the S row cottages are similar, but without the dormer windows. LinkExternal link. For a longer view see NS8078 : Allandale Cottages.
Allandale Cottages - Play Street The rear of the cottages pictured in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6194373">NS8078 : Allandale Cottages</a>. Parking spaces alternate with lawns and drying greens, and the strip coincides with the course of the Antonine Wall; immediately to the left of the trees is the Forth & Clyde Canal.
Allandale Cottages - Play Street
The rear of the cottages pictured in NS8078 : Allandale Cottages. Parking spaces alternate with lawns and drying greens, and the strip coincides with the course of the Antonine Wall; immediately to the left of the trees is the Forth & Clyde Canal.
B816: Allandale Allandale Cottage built for workers at John G. Stein brickworks
B816: Allandale
Allandale Cottage built for workers at John G. Stein brickworks
Cruising the canal Heading west between locks 17 & 18
Cruising the canal
Heading west between locks 17 & 18
Castlecary Viaduct from the A80
Castlecary Viaduct from the A80
Cumbernauld, Walton Burn Flowing through a gully next to Abronhill's ring road a fairly wide burn. Note the ochre seeping from the sandstone.
Cumbernauld, Walton Burn
Flowing through a gully next to Abronhill's ring road a fairly wide burn. Note the ochre seeping from the sandstone.
Castlecary, Millennium Bridge Carries the Glasgow to Stirling road A/M80 over the Forth & Clyde Canal.
Castlecary, Millennium Bridge
Carries the Glasgow to Stirling road A/M80 over the Forth & Clyde Canal.
Forth & Clyde Canal, Castlecary bridge This new bridge (built 2000) replaced a swing bridge which carried the old Glasgow to Stirling trunk road prior to the building of the A80 dual carriageway nearby. See RCAHMS record <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/90344/details/castlecary+swing+bridge+forth+and+clyde+canal/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/90344/details/castlecary+swing+bridge+forth+and+clyde+canal/">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>
Forth & Clyde Canal, Castlecary bridge
This new bridge (built 2000) replaced a swing bridge which carried the old Glasgow to Stirling trunk road prior to the building of the A80 dual carriageway nearby. See RCAHMS record LinkExternal link
Castlecary, farm track Runs along the southern side of the Forth & Clyde Canal.
Castlecary, farm track
Runs along the southern side of the Forth & Clyde Canal.
Forth & Clyde Canal, ruins Adjacent to lock 19 these maybe the foundations of a lock keeper's dwelling.
Forth & Clyde Canal, ruins
Adjacent to lock 19 these maybe the foundations of a lock keeper's dwelling.
Forth & Clyde Canal, lock 19
Forth & Clyde Canal, lock 19
Forth & Clyde Canal, lock 19 Looking westward. Like other locks on this canal this one doubles as a weir draining excess water from the summit level.
Forth & Clyde Canal, lock 19
Looking westward. Like other locks on this canal this one doubles as a weir draining excess water from the summit level.
Forth & Clyde Canal, lock 19 Looking eastward.
Forth & Clyde Canal, lock 19
Looking eastward.
Castlecary bridge View from the east. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2350935">NS7878 : Forth & Clyde Canal, Castlecary bridge</a>
Castlecary bridge
Castlecary, land engineering works Excavation of drainage channel and suds ponds to take surface water from the adjacent motorway under construction. After filtering through two ponds it will be channelled into the Bonny Water. Let's hope it works.
Castlecary, land engineering works
Excavation of drainage channel and suds ponds to take surface water from the adjacent motorway under construction. After filtering through two ponds it will be channelled into the Bonny Water. Let's hope it works.
Castlecary, Millennium bridge As the Forth & Clyde canal passes under.
Castlecary, Millennium bridge
As the Forth & Clyde canal passes under.
Woodneuk aqueduct and Red Burn Everything you see in this photo is man made - including the river. 

The aqueduct, built in 1770 carries the Forth & Clyde canal. The canal Resident Engineer, Robert Mackell, under pressure to trim costs diverted the Red Burn from its natural route which went north-west to join the Bonny Water to a directly northern course to enable a shorter span for the aqueduct over the river.
Woodneuk aqueduct and Red Burn
Everything you see in this photo is man made - including the river. The aqueduct, built in 1770 carries the Forth & Clyde canal. The canal Resident Engineer, Robert Mackell, under pressure to trim costs diverted the Red Burn from its natural route which went north-west to join the Bonny Water to a directly northern course to enable a shorter span for the aqueduct over the river.
Bonny Water and Red Burn confluence From this point the name of the main river becomes the Bonny Water.
Bonny Water and Red Burn confluence
From this point the name of the main river becomes the Bonny Water.
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Castlecary is located at Grid Ref: NS7877 (Lat: 55.978734, Lng: -3.949046)

Unitary Authority: North Lanarkshire

Police Authority: Lanarkshire

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Located within 500m of 55.978734,-3.949046
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Castlecary
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Castlecary
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Wardpark, Castlecary Road before Tollpark Road
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Castlecary, Castlecary Road opp Castlecary House Hotel
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Castlecary, Castlecary Road at Castlecary House Hotel
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Post Box
Collection Plate: CP7D
Collection Plate Date: 2022-09-21
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Design: LB3426
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
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Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
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