Carnwath
Place in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.701, -3.623 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 98 46 |
| Population: | 1,430 |
Carnwath is a small, attractive village in rural South Lanarkshire, Scotland, sited on higher ground among rolling farmland with pleasant views over the surrounding countryside and the nearby Clyde Valley. Its compact centre, stone buildings and rural lanes make it a quiet base for walkers and countryside visitors while still feeling connected to larger urban areas.
Historically a market and agricultural community, Carnwath retains a sense of local identity with a village hall, primary school and active community groups that run events and services. The local economy remains strongly tied to farming and small businesses, with many residents commuting to larger centres such as Glasgow and Edinburgh for work, and the village’s conservation character reflecting its long history.
Postcode districts covering Carnwath
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 22.3 miles36 km
- East Kilbride 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Livingston 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Hamilton 17.4 miles28 km
- Cumbernauld 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Coatbridge 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Airdrie 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Falkirk 21.8 miles35.2 km
- Motherwell 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Rutherglen 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Wishaw 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Cambuslang 22.2 miles35.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Carstairs Junction Place 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Carstairs Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Clydesdale North Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Forth Place 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Lanark Place 6 miles9.6 km
- Biggar Place 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Symington Place 7 miles11.3 km
- Kirkfieldbank Place 7.5 miles12 km
- Braidwood Place 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Carluke Place 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Clydesdale West Ward 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Clydesdale East Ward 9.1 miles14.6 km
Example postcodes in Carnwath
ML11 8JY, ML11 8JP, ML11 8HT, ML11 8HF, ML11 8JF, ML11 8JX, ML11 8JH, ML11 8JN, ML11 8HQ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Glasgow International Airport 33.6 miles54.1 km
- Carstairs Junction 1.9 miles3 km
- Lanark Railway Station 6.2 miles9.9 km
Hotels near Carnwath Ad
- Cornhill Castle 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Elphinstone Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- New Lanark Mill Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- The Kirkstyle Hotel 6.6 miles10.6 km
Schools in Carnwath
- Carnwath Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Little Sparta Gardens 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Lee Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Stonebyres Estate 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Little King Seat Hill 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Rachan House Estate 11.2 miles18 km
- Pentland Hills Hill 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Mossfennan Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Douglas Castle Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Almondvale Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Dawyck House Estate 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Fir Park Stadium 14.9 miles24 km
- Redford Wood Forest 15.6 miles25.1 km