Clarkston

Settlement in Lanarkshire

Scotland

Clarkston

The Episcopal Church of St.Paul and St. John the Evangelist, Monklands Built in 1897 to a design by Henry Denison Walton.
The Episcopal Church of St.Paul and St. John the Evangelist, Monklands Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Clarkston is a small village located in the South Lanarkshire council area of Scotland. Situated approximately 7 miles southeast of Glasgow, it is positioned between the towns of East Kilbride and Busby. With a population of around 2,500 residents, the village offers a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere.

One of the notable features of Clarkston is its beautiful surroundings. Surrounded by greenery and rolling hills, the village provides residents with stunning views of the Scottish countryside. There are also several parks and open spaces, such as Overlee Park and Williamwood Golf Course, which offer recreational opportunities and a chance to enjoy nature.

Clarkston has a small but vibrant town center, which is home to a variety of local shops, cafes, and restaurants. It also boasts excellent transport links, with regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and cities. The Clarkston railway station provides convenient access to Glasgow city center and other destinations.

The village is known for its strong sense of community and is home to various community groups and clubs, offering activities for people of all ages. Clarkston Primary School and Williamwood High School are the main educational institutions serving the village, ensuring a good standard of education for local children.

Overall, Clarkston offers a picturesque and peaceful setting, combined with convenient access to amenities and a strong community spirit, making it an attractive place to live or visit in Lanarkshire.

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Clarkston Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.871501/-3.950831 or Grid Reference NS7865. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Episcopal Church of St.Paul and St. John the Evangelist, Monklands Built in 1897 to a design by Henry Denison Walton.
The Episcopal Church of St.Paul and St. John the Evangelist, Monklands
Built in 1897 to a design by Henry Denison Walton.
Airdrie from the air The town centre is in the foreground. New Broomfield Park, home of Airdieonians FC <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.airdriefc.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.airdriefc.com/">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> , is to the right of centre.
Airdrie from the air
The town centre is in the foreground. New Broomfield Park, home of Airdieonians FC LinkExternal link , is to the right of centre.
Shops on Graham Street, Airdrie
Shops on Graham Street, Airdrie
Villas, Drumbathie Road, Airdrie
Villas, Drumbathie Road, Airdrie
Airdrie Market Building Dates from 1856, designed by James Thomson <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk/architect_full.php?id=203300" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk/architect_full.php?id=203300">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> Built as a Corn Exchange. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB48553" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB48553">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>
Airdrie Market Building
Dates from 1856, designed by James Thomson LinkExternal link Built as a Corn Exchange. LinkExternal link
The Robert Hamilton, Bank Street, Airdrie Designed by James Thomson 1874 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk/architect_full.php?id=203300" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk/architect_full.php?id=203300">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>  This was formerly a branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland.
The Robert Hamilton, Bank Street, Airdrie
Designed by James Thomson 1874 LinkExternal link This was formerly a branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland.
New Cross, Airdrie Pretty much the centre of town.
New Cross, Airdrie
Pretty much the centre of town.
Bank Street, Airdrie The former Townhouse dominates with its steeple.
Bank Street, Airdrie
The former Townhouse dominates with its steeple.
Market Street, Airdrie The steeple of the former Town House at the end of the street.
Market Street, Airdrie
The steeple of the former Town House at the end of the street.
Morrisons supermarket and car park, Airdrie
Morrisons supermarket and car park, Airdrie
Baxter's bus, no.70, Airdrie Bus Station – 1970 Baxter's ran a substantial network of town services in Airdrie until 1962 when the company was bought by Eastern Scottish, the main operator in the area. Initially buses were painted in standard Eastern Scottish green, but a local outcry saw a reversal of this, and the local identity was re-instated, eventually being phased out by 1977.

No.70 is a Leyland PD2/41, with lowbridge body by Massey Bros of Wigan, new in 1959, representing Baxter's standard vehicle through the 1950s. It also carried Eastern Scottish fleet number HH38.

The bus station site is now occupied by Airdrie Sheriff Court.

This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
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Baxter's bus, no.70, Airdrie Bus Station – 1970
Baxter's ran a substantial network of town services in Airdrie until 1962 when the company was bought by Eastern Scottish, the main operator in the area. Initially buses were painted in standard Eastern Scottish green, but a local outcry saw a reversal of this, and the local identity was re-instated, eventually being phased out by 1977. No.70 is a Leyland PD2/41, with lowbridge body by Massey Bros of Wigan, new in 1959, representing Baxter's standard vehicle through the 1950s. It also carried Eastern Scottish fleet number HH38. The bus station site is now occupied by Airdrie Sheriff Court. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link
Roundabout: Ballochney Road Serving present and future housing developments
Roundabout: Ballochney Road
Serving present and future housing developments
The old with the new A mobile phone mast beside a chapel and school ruin which is over 100 years old
The old with the new
A mobile phone mast beside a chapel and school ruin which is over 100 years old
Junction on Ballochney Road There is a stop sign but going straight ahead continues as Ballochney Road
Junction on Ballochney Road
There is a stop sign but going straight ahead continues as Ballochney Road
Track north of Ballochney Road Leading into area of reclaimed opencast
Track north of Ballochney Road
Leading into area of reclaimed opencast
Silage has been lifted Large grass field at Meadowhead
Silage has been lifted
Large grass field at Meadowhead
Football pitch: Rawyards This was previously a red ash pitch which I mistakenly assumed would become an all weather pitch
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1227124">NS7766 : Rawyards park</a>
Football pitch: Rawyards
This was previously a red ash pitch which I mistakenly assumed would become an all weather pitch NS7766 : Rawyards park
Housing development on former Boots Factory site Panel from front of building as a memorial
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1227119">NS7766 : Boots factory: Airdrie</a>
Housing development on former Boots Factory site
Panel from front of building as a memorial NS7766 : Boots factory: Airdrie
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Clarkston is located at Grid Ref: NS7865 (Lat: 55.871501, Lng: -3.950831)

Unitary Authority: North Lanarkshire

Police Authority: Lanarkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.871501,-3.950831
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William Hill
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Clarkston
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Drumgelloch
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Post Box
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Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
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Pharmacy
Clarkston Pharmacy
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Give Way
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Bus Stop
Clarkston, Forrest Street before McGregor Avenue
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
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Naptan NaptanCode: 65236575
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Bus Stop
Clarkston, Forrest Street opp Clarkston Primary School
Bus: yes
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Bus Stop
Clarkston, Forrest Street at 97 Forrest Street
Bus: yes
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Bus Stop
Clarkston, Forrest Street opp 111 Forrest Street
Bus: yes
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Bus Stop
Clarkston, Forrest Street opp Springfield Road
Bus: yes
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Clarkston, Forrest Street after Towers Road
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
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Bus Stop
Clarkston, Forrest Street opp Clarkston Parish Church
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
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Bus Stop
Clarkston, Forrest Street at Clarkston Parish Church
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Public Transport: platform
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Barrier: cycle_barrier
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