Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Roughrigg
Roughrigg is a reservoir in North Lanarkshire. The reservoir itself is some 137 acres in extent. The reservoir is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Airdrie.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roughrigg is a reservoir in North Lanarkshire. The reservoir itself is some 137 acres in extent. The reservoir is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Airdrie.
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Roughrigg is a reservoir in North Lanarkshire. The reservoir itself is some 137 acres in extent. The reservoir is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Airdrie.
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Background
History
Archeological evidence from Roughrigg includes several prehistoric flints. The reservoir was built between 1846 and 1849 to supply local drinking water to the populations of Airdrie and Coatbridge and to feed the Monkland Canal. It subsequently passed into the care of Scottish Water. In 1960, the reservoir was recorded as having 558 million gallons of water storage. In March 2021, the consultation closed.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8553, -3.9018
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML6 8QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Airdrie and Shotts
Sources
- wikipedia: Roughrigg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roughrigg?
- Roughrigg is in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.8553°, -3.9018°.
- Is Roughrigg free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Roughrigg is free.