Scotton
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.029, -1.5 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 32 59 |
| Dialling code: | 01423 (Boroughbridge) |
Scotton is a small civil parish just a couple of miles north of Knaresborough in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, sitting on gentle, rolling farmland at the edge of the Vale of York and within easy reach of the River Nidd. The area is characterised by stone-built cottages and traditional farmsteads, quiet lanes and views across open fields, making it feel distinctly rural despite good road links to Harrogate and the wider county.
Historically agricultural, the parish retains a close-knit community vibe with a parish church and local activities that reflect village life rather than tourism; many residents now commute to nearby towns for work while the local economy still includes working farms. There are a few older buildings and laid-out plots hinting at medieval origins and manorial roots, and the conservation of its rural character is a notable part of its appeal.
Postcode districts covering Scotton
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Bradford 19.8 miles31.9 km
- York 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Wakefield 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Harrogate 3.1 miles5 km
- Castleford 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Morley 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Dewsbury 24 miles38.7 km
- Batley 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Keighley 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Pontefract 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Yeadon 13.3 miles21.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Scotton Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Brearton Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Farnham Parish 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Scriven Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Nidd Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Bilton & Nidd Gorge Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Knaresborough West Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Knaresborough Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Knaresborough East Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Walkingham Hill with Occaney Parish 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Fairfax & Starbeck Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- High Harrogate & Kingsley Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Scotton
HG5 9HZ, HG5 9HR, HG5 9NG, HG5 9AH, HG5 9BE, HG5 9JH, HG5 9DB, HG5 9HT, HG5 9HN … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 13.1 miles21 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 33.3 miles53.5 km
- Knaresborough Railway Station 1.8 miles3 km
- Starbeck Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
Hotels near Scotton Ad
- The Blue Bell at Arkendale 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Inn South Stainley 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Groves Inn 2 miles3.2 km
- The Knaresborough Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 1.7 miles2.7 km
- The Masons Arms 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Crowne Plaza Harrogate 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Lodge 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Kestrel by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- West Park Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The Studley Hotel 4 3.1 miles5 km
Schools in Scotton
- Scotton Lingerfield Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newby Hall Estate 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Saw Wood Forest 13 miles21 km
- Spring Wood Forest 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Clayton Wood Forest 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Daffy Wood Forest 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 15 miles24.2 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 16 miles25.8 km