Scotby
Built-up area in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.889, -2.876 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 43 55 |
| Population: | 2,366 |
| Dialling code: | 01228 (Carlisle) |
Scotby is a small village in the historic county of Cumberland, now administered as part of Cumbria in England, lying just a few miles from the city of Carlisle. It sits in pleasant Cumbrian countryside with stone-built houses and allotments typical of the area, and makes a convenient base for people commuting into Carlisle or exploring the surrounding rural landscape.
Historically the community has strong agricultural roots and a quiet village character, with local social life centred on village halls, pubs and occasional community events. Its proximity to the River Eden and the Roman frontier around Hadrian's Wall, plus views towards the Pennines, give it both historic interest and easy access to outdoor walking and heritage sites.
Postcode districts covering Scotby
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Harraby South Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Harraby North Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Botcherby Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Wetheral Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Cumwhinton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Currock Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Upperby Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Carlisle Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Stanwix Rural Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Warwick Bridge Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Castle Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Stanwix Urban Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Scotby
CA4 8BJ, CA4 8BE, CA4 8BB, CA4 8EH, CA4 8AB, CA4 8FR, CA4 8EQ, CA4 8AD, CA4 8DA … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 48.1 miles77.4 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 63.4 miles102.1 km
- Wetheral Railway Station 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Carlisle Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Hotels near Scotby Ad
- The Fleece at Ruleholme 4.3 miles7 km
- Cumbria Park Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Crown Hotel Wetheral 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The Sally 5 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Crown & Mitre Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Brooklyn House 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Ibis Carlisle City Centre 2 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Carlisle Station Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Bw 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Howard Arms 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Dalston Hall 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
Schools in Scotby
- Scotby C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brunton Park Stadium 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 3 miles4.8 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 7.5 miles12 km
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Galabank Stadium 17 miles27.3 km
- Mount Annan Estate 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 17.4 miles28 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Birrens Archaeological site 18.8 miles30.2 km