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 miles
- East Kilbride 22.5 miles
- Livingston 13.3 miles
- Hamilton 17.4 miles
- Cumbernauld 22.6 miles
- Coatbridge 19.3 miles
- Airdrie 17.7 miles
- Falkirk 21.8 miles
- Motherwell 15.4 miles
- Rutherglen 24.2 miles
- Wishaw 12.9 miles
- Cambuslang 22.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Carstairs Junction Place 1.9 miles
- Carstairs Place 2.7 miles
- Clydesdale North Ward 3.1 miles
- Forth Place 5.2 miles
- Lanark Place 6 miles
- Biggar Place 6.6 miles
- Symington Place 7 miles
- Kirkfieldbank Place 7.5 miles
- Braidwood Place 8.3 miles
- Carluke Place 8.4 miles
- Clydesdale West Ward 8.5 miles
- Clydesdale East Ward 9.1 miles
Example postcodes in Carnwath
ML11 8HP, ML11 8JX, ML11 8HY, ML11 8JH, ML11 8HJ, ML11 8JZ, ML11 8SY, ML11 8JL, ML11 8JB … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 19.7 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 33.6 miles
- Carstairs Junction 1.9 miles
- Lanark Railway Station 6.2 miles
Hotels near Carnwath Ad
- The Village Inn 3 2.7 miles
- New Lanark Mill Hotel 3 6.7 miles
- The Elphinstone Hotel 3 6.6 miles
- Tinto Hotel 3 6.7 miles
- The Kirkstyle Hotel 6.6 miles
- Cormiston Farm 4 5.9 miles
- Cornhill Castle 4 7.3 miles
Schools in Carnwath
- Carnwath Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Little Sparta Gardens 4.7 miles
- The Lee Estate 8.2 miles
- Stonebyres Estate 9.2 miles
- Little King Seat Hill 9.8 miles
- Rachan House Estate 11.2 miles
- Pentland Hills Hill 11.5 miles
- Mossfennan Estate 12.7 miles
- Douglas Castle Estate 13.3 miles
- Almondvale Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles
- Dawyck House Estate 13.8 miles
- Fir Park Stadium 14.9 miles
- Redford Wood Forest 15.6 miles