Glassford (; locally known as ''The Glesart'' ) is a small village located south of
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, and north-east of
Strathaven
Strathaven (; from gd, Strath Aibhne ) is a historic market town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and is the largest settlement in Avondale. It is south of Hamilton. The Powmillon Burn runs through the town centre, and joins the Avon Water to the ...
, in
South Lanarkshire
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, Scotland. It has a population of roughly 500–600 people. Features include the 19th-century Parish Church, and the remains of the 17th-century church, both of which are category B
listed building
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The
Avon Water
Avon Water, also known locally as the River Avon, is a river in Scotland, and a tributary of the River Clyde.
Course
The Avon Water rises in the hills on the boundary between East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire, close to the head of the Ir ...
offers fishing and walks. Local businesses include the Glassford Inn and the Fortune Dragon Chinese restaurant. the village is also famous for the annual Beer and gin Festival held on the last saturday in March, The local No.13 or No 256 bus service comes through the village once every hour.
People from Glassford
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James Struthers
James Struthers (1770–1807) was a late 18th century Scottish minister renowned for his orations during the Scottish Enlightenment in Edinburgh.
Life
He was born at Glassford in Lanarkshire on 31 October 1770. He studied at Glasgow Unive ...
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Peter Wedderburn, Lord Chesterhall
The Hon Peter Wedderburn, Lord Chesterhall (c. 1700–11 August 1756) was an 18th-century Scottish lawyer who rose to be a Senator of the College of Justice.
Life
He was born in Glassford (possibly at Glassford Castle) in Lanarkshire around 170 ...
References
External links
Glassford Parish ChurchGlassford Primary
Villages in South Lanarkshire
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