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Allanton

Place in North Lanarkshire, Scotland

Coordinates:55.8, -3.832
OS grid ref:NS 85 57
Population:1,180
Dialling code: 01501 (Harthill)
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Allanton is a small village in North Lanarkshire in the central belt of Scotland, lying close to the larger town of Shotts. It occupies a semi‑rural setting of farmland and former industrial landscape, so residents enjoy a quieter village feel while still being within commuting distance of Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Historically the area shares the industrial and coal‑mining heritage common to much of North Lanarkshire, and many buildings and community ties reflect that past. Today Allanton is largely residential with local amenities and a close‑knit community, and its location offers easy access to outdoor walks and the surrounding countryside as well as to nearby towns for shops and services.

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Transport links

  • Edinburgh Airport 20.6 miles33.2 km
  • Glasgow International Airport 23.8 miles38.4 km
  • Hartwood Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
  • Shotts Station 1.8 miles2.9 km

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Schools in Allanton

  • Allanton Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Fir Park Stadium 5.9 miles9.5 km
  • Excelsior Stadium Stadium 6.5 miles10.4 km
  • The Lee Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
  • Cliftonhill Stadium 8.1 miles13.1 km
  • Hamilton Park Racecourse Recreation 8.4 miles13.6 km
  • New Douglas Park Stadium 8.9 miles14.3 km
  • Stonebyres Estate 9.2 miles14.9 km
  • Gartsherrie House Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
  • Muirburn Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
  • Broadwood Stadium Stadium 12.8 miles20.6 km
  • Callendar Wood Forest 13.4 miles21.6 km
  • Almondvale Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles21.6 km