Historically, Lanarkshire was the most populous county in Scotland and, in earlier times, had considerably greater boundaries, including neighbouring Renfrewshire until 1402. In modern times, it is bounded to the north by Stirlingshire and a detached portion of Dunbartonshire, to the northeast by Stirlingshire, West Lothian, to the east by Peeblesshire, to the southeast and south by Dumfriesshire, to the southwest by Dumfriesshire and Ayrshire and to the west by Ayrshire, Renfrewshire and Dunbartonshire.
Lanark County is a county located in the Canadian province of Ontario. Its county seat is Perth, which was first settled in 1816. Most European settlement of the county began in 1816, when Drummond, Beckwith and Bathurst townships were named and initially surveyed. The first farm north of the Rideau was cleared and settled somewhat earlier, in 1790. The county took its name from the town of Lanark in Scotland. Nearly all the townships were named after British public and military figures from the era of early settlement.
Geography
The county is located in the subregion of Southern Ontario named Eastern Ontario. Geologically, the northern part of the county is in the Canadian Shield and the southern part is in the Great Lakes Basin. The county has two large rivers, the Mississippi and Rideau, each of which empty into the Ottawa River. The landscape is varied including Canadian Shield (with gneiss, granite and marble) as well as limestone plains, with a variety of tills, sands and clays left from the melting of glaciers in the last ice age.
Lanark (/ˈlænərk/; Scottish Gaelic:Lannraig,Scots:Lanrik) is a small town in the central belt of Scotland. The name is believed to come from the CumbricLanerc meaning "clear space, glade".
Lanark is traditionally the county town of Lanarkshire, though there are several larger towns in the county. Lanark railway station and coach station have frequent services to Glasgow. There is little industry in Lanark and some residents commute to work in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Its shops serve the local agricultural community and surrounding villages. There is a large modern livestock auction market on the outskirts of the town.
History
Lanark has served as an important market town since medieval times, and King David I made it a Royal Burgh in 1140, giving it certain mercantile privileges relating to government and taxation. King David I realised that greater prosperity could result from encouraging trade. He decided to create a chain of new towns across Scotland. These would be centres of Norman civilisation in a largely Celtic country, and would be established in such a way as to encourage the development of trade within their area. These new towns were to be known as Burghs. Bastides were established in France for much the same reason.
Lanark, subtitled A Life in Four Books, is the first novel of Scottish writer Alasdair Gray. Written over a period of almost thirty years, it combines realist and dystopiansurrealist depictions of his home city of Glasgow.
Lanark comprises four books, arranged in the order Three, One, Two, Four (there is also a Prologue before Book One, and an Epilogue four chapters before the end of the book). In the Epilogue, the author explains this by saying that "I want Lanark to be read in one order but eventually thought of in another", and that the epilogue itself is "too important" to go at the end (p.483).
Why you should become part of the NHS Lanarkshire team
Why you should become part of the NHS Lanarkshire team
published: 07 Dec 2022
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Lanark is a town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, located 20 kilometres to the south-east of Hamilton. The town lies on the River Clyde, at its confluence with Mouse Water. In 2016, the town had a population of 9,050.
published: 26 Jan 2022
Strathaven -- Historic Market Town Lanarkshire.🏴
Strathaven is a historic market town in the heart of the Avon Valley.
German Shepherd Khan. A hero dog who saved his handler from drowning after being ‘conscripted’ into the British Army. The dramatic rescue happened after Corporal Muldoon's landing craft was bombed by German forces defending Walcheren Island, in the Netherlands.
Strathaven (pronounced ‘stray-ven’) displays its medieval origins in its Common Green, a market square around which the town is laid out. The town centre still holds a number of craft and gift shops, and there is a garden centre and auction market. Strathaven was home to a brewery until it was destroyed by fire in 1847. Strathaven Ale is now brewed nearby in Craigmill. Each year in August the town holds a Balloon Festival, the only hot air ballooning event of it...
published: 22 May 2023
Last person living on 'Britain's loneliest street' refuses to move | SWNS
A retired bank worker is the last person living on 'Britain's loneliest street' which is all due to be knocked down - but he's refusing to move.
Nick Wisniewski, 66, has no neighbours living beside him in 128 flats after the last of around 200 residents moved out in December.
The eight blocks of flats and other homes on Stanhope Place are all scheduled for demolition.
But Nick refuses to leave - despite the council's attempts to buy him out.
Nick says council officials have offered him £35,000 plus two years' rent somewhere else if he moves.
They want to flatten Stanhope Place, in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, and redevelop the area - but he is refusing to go.
He said the area made up of eight blocks used to be buzzing with 200 people.
But it now lies abandoned and overgrown with empty...
published: 10 Aug 2022
Auld Lanarkshire.wmv
published: 16 Apr 2012
Douglas Lanarkshire, Scotland Drive #history #driving
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published: 30 Oct 2022
Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
4K 60fps Drone footage over village Biggar in Scotland. Shot on DJI Mavic Air 2
Old Photographs Hamilton South Lanarkshire Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Hamilton, a town in South Lanarkshire, in the central Lowlands. This is the fifth largest Scottish town, excluding cities, after Paisley, East Kilbride, Livingston and Cumbernauld. The town of Hamilton was originally known as Cadzow. Cadzow was renamed Hamilton in the time of James, Lord Hamilton, who was married to Princess Mary, the daughter of King James II. Hamilton is twinned with Châtellerault in France. This connection dates from the 16th century when the title Duc de Châtellerault was conferred on James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran. Hamilton has three railway stations, Hamilton Central, Hamilton West and Chatelherault on the Argyle Line's Hamilton Circle. Hamilton Central is 22 minutes from Glasgow on the limited stop Larkhall Dalmuir se...
Lanark is a town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, located 20 kilometres to the south-east of Hamilton. The town lies on the River Clyde, at its confluence with M...
Lanark is a town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, located 20 kilometres to the south-east of Hamilton. The town lies on the River Clyde, at its confluence with Mouse Water. In 2016, the town had a population of 9,050.
Lanark is a town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, located 20 kilometres to the south-east of Hamilton. The town lies on the River Clyde, at its confluence with Mouse Water. In 2016, the town had a population of 9,050.
Strathaven is a historic market town in the heart of the Avon Valley.
German Shepherd Khan. A hero dog who saved his handler from drowning after being ‘conscri...
Strathaven is a historic market town in the heart of the Avon Valley.
German Shepherd Khan. A hero dog who saved his handler from drowning after being ‘conscripted’ into the British Army. The dramatic rescue happened after Corporal Muldoon's landing craft was bombed by German forces defending Walcheren Island, in the Netherlands.
Strathaven (pronounced ‘stray-ven’) displays its medieval origins in its Common Green, a market square around which the town is laid out. The town centre still holds a number of craft and gift shops, and there is a garden centre and auction market. Strathaven was home to a brewery until it was destroyed by fire in 1847. Strathaven Ale is now brewed nearby in Craigmill. Each year in August the town holds a Balloon Festival, the only hot air ballooning event of its kind in Scotland. Bus services connect the town to local destinations such as East Kilbride, Hamilton and Larkhall, which has the nearest train station.
The town also holds a variety of historical places of interest. Strathaven Castle is thought to have been built in the mid-14th century. The remaining ruins sit atop a rocky crag surrounded by Powmillon Burn and can still be seen today. According to local legend, Strathaven Castle is home to the ghost of the White Lady, a lord's wife who was walled up alive by her husband. The castle is linked to the town by the 'Boo Backit Brig', a small arched bridge, and the old Town Mill which stands next to it is now a Arts and Heritage Centre. Strathaven Park has a miniature railway which runs at weekends during the summer. East Church, built in 1777, is known for its landmark spire and was the place of worship for the Duke of Hamilton who maintained a summer home nearby at Dungavel House. Strathaven also contains Lauder Ha', a mansion built by renowned Scottish entertainer Harry Lauder upon his retirement. A short walk from the town is the Spectacle E'e waterfall.
Drumclog Monument sits around five miles out of the town and marks the site were the Battle of Drumclog was fought in 1679. Strathaven is also home to the Covenanters’ Trail, which visits many historic sites situated around the town, including the graves of William Gordon, William Dingwall, John Barrie and William Paterson, Auchengilloch Monument and the Trumpeter's Well.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jCSU8Pd6wKkkJs3MA
Strathaven is a historic market town in the heart of the Avon Valley.
German Shepherd Khan. A hero dog who saved his handler from drowning after being ‘conscripted’ into the British Army. The dramatic rescue happened after Corporal Muldoon's landing craft was bombed by German forces defending Walcheren Island, in the Netherlands.
Strathaven (pronounced ‘stray-ven’) displays its medieval origins in its Common Green, a market square around which the town is laid out. The town centre still holds a number of craft and gift shops, and there is a garden centre and auction market. Strathaven was home to a brewery until it was destroyed by fire in 1847. Strathaven Ale is now brewed nearby in Craigmill. Each year in August the town holds a Balloon Festival, the only hot air ballooning event of its kind in Scotland. Bus services connect the town to local destinations such as East Kilbride, Hamilton and Larkhall, which has the nearest train station.
The town also holds a variety of historical places of interest. Strathaven Castle is thought to have been built in the mid-14th century. The remaining ruins sit atop a rocky crag surrounded by Powmillon Burn and can still be seen today. According to local legend, Strathaven Castle is home to the ghost of the White Lady, a lord's wife who was walled up alive by her husband. The castle is linked to the town by the 'Boo Backit Brig', a small arched bridge, and the old Town Mill which stands next to it is now a Arts and Heritage Centre. Strathaven Park has a miniature railway which runs at weekends during the summer. East Church, built in 1777, is known for its landmark spire and was the place of worship for the Duke of Hamilton who maintained a summer home nearby at Dungavel House. Strathaven also contains Lauder Ha', a mansion built by renowned Scottish entertainer Harry Lauder upon his retirement. A short walk from the town is the Spectacle E'e waterfall.
Drumclog Monument sits around five miles out of the town and marks the site were the Battle of Drumclog was fought in 1679. Strathaven is also home to the Covenanters’ Trail, which visits many historic sites situated around the town, including the graves of William Gordon, William Dingwall, John Barrie and William Paterson, Auchengilloch Monument and the Trumpeter's Well.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jCSU8Pd6wKkkJs3MA
A retired bank worker is the last person living on 'Britain's loneliest street' which is all due to be knocked down - but he's refusing to move.
Nick Wisniewsk...
A retired bank worker is the last person living on 'Britain's loneliest street' which is all due to be knocked down - but he's refusing to move.
Nick Wisniewski, 66, has no neighbours living beside him in 128 flats after the last of around 200 residents moved out in December.
The eight blocks of flats and other homes on Stanhope Place are all scheduled for demolition.
But Nick refuses to leave - despite the council's attempts to buy him out.
Nick says council officials have offered him £35,000 plus two years' rent somewhere else if he moves.
They want to flatten Stanhope Place, in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, and redevelop the area - but he is refusing to go.
He said the area made up of eight blocks used to be buzzing with 200 people.
But it now lies abandoned and overgrown with empty properties boarded up.
Nick claims North Lanarkshire Council's offer would not be enough to buy somewhere else.
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A retired bank worker is the last person living on 'Britain's loneliest street' which is all due to be knocked down - but he's refusing to move.
Nick Wisniewski, 66, has no neighbours living beside him in 128 flats after the last of around 200 residents moved out in December.
The eight blocks of flats and other homes on Stanhope Place are all scheduled for demolition.
But Nick refuses to leave - despite the council's attempts to buy him out.
Nick says council officials have offered him £35,000 plus two years' rent somewhere else if he moves.
They want to flatten Stanhope Place, in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, and redevelop the area - but he is refusing to go.
He said the area made up of eight blocks used to be buzzing with 200 people.
But it now lies abandoned and overgrown with empty properties boarded up.
Nick claims North Lanarkshire Council's offer would not be enough to buy somewhere else.
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Highlights from last Wednesdays final cup qualifying match, with a win over AFC Dalziel at Dalziel Park.
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Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Hamilton, a town in South Lanarkshire, in the central Lowlands. This is the fifth largest Scottish town, excluding...
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Hamilton, a town in South Lanarkshire, in the central Lowlands. This is the fifth largest Scottish town, excluding cities, after Paisley, East Kilbride, Livingston and Cumbernauld. The town of Hamilton was originally known as Cadzow. Cadzow was renamed Hamilton in the time of James, Lord Hamilton, who was married to Princess Mary, the daughter of King James II. Hamilton is twinned with Châtellerault in France. This connection dates from the 16th century when the title Duc de Châtellerault was conferred on James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran. Hamilton has three railway stations, Hamilton Central, Hamilton West and Chatelherault on the Argyle Line's Hamilton Circle. Hamilton Central is 22 minutes from Glasgow on the limited stop Larkhall Dalmuir service. It was once served by the North British Railway, which had three stations in the area. Hamilton, Peacock Cross railway station and Burnbank. Beside Hamilton Central lies Hamilton bus station, providing links to surrounding towns and cities, also offering an express bus to Glasgow and also some parts of England. Cycling paths run from Strathclyde Park to Chatelherault Country Park following the banks of the Clyde and Avon. These are being expanded at part of the Sustrans Connect2 project and will make up part of the National Cycle Route 74 which will run from Uddingston to Carlisle, Cumbria.
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Hamilton, a town in South Lanarkshire, in the central Lowlands. This is the fifth largest Scottish town, excluding cities, after Paisley, East Kilbride, Livingston and Cumbernauld. The town of Hamilton was originally known as Cadzow. Cadzow was renamed Hamilton in the time of James, Lord Hamilton, who was married to Princess Mary, the daughter of King James II. Hamilton is twinned with Châtellerault in France. This connection dates from the 16th century when the title Duc de Châtellerault was conferred on James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran. Hamilton has three railway stations, Hamilton Central, Hamilton West and Chatelherault on the Argyle Line's Hamilton Circle. Hamilton Central is 22 minutes from Glasgow on the limited stop Larkhall Dalmuir service. It was once served by the North British Railway, which had three stations in the area. Hamilton, Peacock Cross railway station and Burnbank. Beside Hamilton Central lies Hamilton bus station, providing links to surrounding towns and cities, also offering an express bus to Glasgow and also some parts of England. Cycling paths run from Strathclyde Park to Chatelherault Country Park following the banks of the Clyde and Avon. These are being expanded at part of the Sustrans Connect2 project and will make up part of the National Cycle Route 74 which will run from Uddingston to Carlisle, Cumbria.
Lanark is a town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, located 20 kilometres to the south-east of Hamilton. The town lies on the River Clyde, at its confluence with Mouse Water. In 2016, the town had a population of 9,050.
Strathaven is a historic market town in the heart of the Avon Valley.
German Shepherd Khan. A hero dog who saved his handler from drowning after being ‘conscripted’ into the British Army. The dramatic rescue happened after Corporal Muldoon's landing craft was bombed by German forces defending Walcheren Island, in the Netherlands.
Strathaven (pronounced ‘stray-ven’) displays its medieval origins in its Common Green, a market square around which the town is laid out. The town centre still holds a number of craft and gift shops, and there is a garden centre and auction market. Strathaven was home to a brewery until it was destroyed by fire in 1847. Strathaven Ale is now brewed nearby in Craigmill. Each year in August the town holds a Balloon Festival, the only hot air ballooning event of its kind in Scotland. Bus services connect the town to local destinations such as East Kilbride, Hamilton and Larkhall, which has the nearest train station.
The town also holds a variety of historical places of interest. Strathaven Castle is thought to have been built in the mid-14th century. The remaining ruins sit atop a rocky crag surrounded by Powmillon Burn and can still be seen today. According to local legend, Strathaven Castle is home to the ghost of the White Lady, a lord's wife who was walled up alive by her husband. The castle is linked to the town by the 'Boo Backit Brig', a small arched bridge, and the old Town Mill which stands next to it is now a Arts and Heritage Centre. Strathaven Park has a miniature railway which runs at weekends during the summer. East Church, built in 1777, is known for its landmark spire and was the place of worship for the Duke of Hamilton who maintained a summer home nearby at Dungavel House. Strathaven also contains Lauder Ha', a mansion built by renowned Scottish entertainer Harry Lauder upon his retirement. A short walk from the town is the Spectacle E'e waterfall.
Drumclog Monument sits around five miles out of the town and marks the site were the Battle of Drumclog was fought in 1679. Strathaven is also home to the Covenanters’ Trail, which visits many historic sites situated around the town, including the graves of William Gordon, William Dingwall, John Barrie and William Paterson, Auchengilloch Monument and the Trumpeter's Well.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jCSU8Pd6wKkkJs3MA
A retired bank worker is the last person living on 'Britain's loneliest street' which is all due to be knocked down - but he's refusing to move.
Nick Wisniewski, 66, has no neighbours living beside him in 128 flats after the last of around 200 residents moved out in December.
The eight blocks of flats and other homes on Stanhope Place are all scheduled for demolition.
But Nick refuses to leave - despite the council's attempts to buy him out.
Nick says council officials have offered him £35,000 plus two years' rent somewhere else if he moves.
They want to flatten Stanhope Place, in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, and redevelop the area - but he is refusing to go.
He said the area made up of eight blocks used to be buzzing with 200 people.
But it now lies abandoned and overgrown with empty properties boarded up.
Nick claims North Lanarkshire Council's offer would not be enough to buy somewhere else.
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Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Hamilton, a town in South Lanarkshire, in the central Lowlands. This is the fifth largest Scottish town, excluding cities, after Paisley, East Kilbride, Livingston and Cumbernauld. The town of Hamilton was originally known as Cadzow. Cadzow was renamed Hamilton in the time of James, Lord Hamilton, who was married to Princess Mary, the daughter of King James II. Hamilton is twinned with Châtellerault in France. This connection dates from the 16th century when the title Duc de Châtellerault was conferred on James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran. Hamilton has three railway stations, Hamilton Central, Hamilton West and Chatelherault on the Argyle Line's Hamilton Circle. Hamilton Central is 22 minutes from Glasgow on the limited stop Larkhall Dalmuir service. It was once served by the North British Railway, which had three stations in the area. Hamilton, Peacock Cross railway station and Burnbank. Beside Hamilton Central lies Hamilton bus station, providing links to surrounding towns and cities, also offering an express bus to Glasgow and also some parts of England. Cycling paths run from Strathclyde Park to Chatelherault Country Park following the banks of the Clyde and Avon. These are being expanded at part of the Sustrans Connect2 project and will make up part of the National Cycle Route 74 which will run from Uddingston to Carlisle, Cumbria.
Historically, Lanarkshire was the most populous county in Scotland and, in earlier times, had considerably greater boundaries, including neighbouring Renfrewshire until 1402. In modern times, it is bounded to the north by Stirlingshire and a detached portion of Dunbartonshire, to the northeast by Stirlingshire, West Lothian, to the east by Peeblesshire, to the southeast and south by Dumfriesshire, to the southwest by Dumfriesshire and Ayrshire and to the west by Ayrshire, Renfrewshire and Dunbartonshire.