Ward in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.714, -3.7 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 93 48 |
| Dialling code: | 01555 (Lanark) |
Clydesdale North lies in the northern reaches of South Lanarkshire, taking in a predominantly rural swathe of rolling farmland, river valleys and upland moor that form part of the wider Clydesdale landscape. The scenery is shaped by the course of the River Clyde and its tributaries, giving the ward a mix of scenic agricultural lowlands and hillier, more remote areas.
Economically and socially it is a patchwork of small villages and farming communities with a long agricultural tradition, complemented by forestry and some modern renewable projects; many residents also commute to nearby urban centres such as Glasgow. Historic parish churches, market customs and local agricultural shows help sustain a strong community identity, while traces of older rural industries and transport links pepper the area’s heritage.
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