Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Glassford
Glassford — village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Larkhall · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Glassford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 640 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7003°, -4.0289°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Glassford (; locally known as The Glesart ) is a small village located 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of Hamilton, and 3 kilometres (2 mi) north-east of Strathaven, in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It has a population of roughly 500–600 people. Features include the 19th-century Parish Church, and the remains of the 17th-century church, both of which are category B listed buildings. The Avon Water offers fishing and walks. The local No.13 or No 256 bus service comes through the village once every hour.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7003, -4.0289
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML10 6TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Population
- 640
- Nearest railway station
- Larkhall — 5.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glassford?
- Glassford is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML10 6TF).
- Is Glassford free to visit?
- Yes, Glassford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glassford?
- The nearest railway station is Larkhall, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML10 6TF.