Symington, South Lanarkshire
Encyclopedia
Symington is a small village in South Lanarkshire
, Scotland
, 3 miles southwest of Biggar
, 10 miles east of Douglas
and 13 miles southeast of Carluke
. Geographical features near Symington include Tinto Hill
, the Coulter Hills and the River Clyde
.
operated initially between 1858 and 1861 between Symington and Peebles (West), with nine stations, including Stobo railway station
. Its successor was the Caledonian Railway Main Line
.
In 2008, a feasibility study was started to ascertain whether Symington station can be reopened.
. Both The Tinto Hotel and Wyndales Hotel are situated near the village, and they both allow tourists to visit the village. Although Wyndales has now shut and is subject to re-development. Symington is located within commuter distance of both Glasgow
and Edinburgh
. The wine and whisky distribution company Inverarity Vaults can be found in Symington. Situated in the village is the Symington Weather Station, an amateur weather station run by Tinto PCs, publishing detailed weather reports on the internet for Symington and the surrounding area. Although small in size, Symington possesses two parks, both of which conatain swings and various other activities for children
.
Local government and Services
Recreation
South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire is one of 32 unitary council areas of Scotland, covering the southern part of the former county of Lanarkshire. It borders the south-east of the city of Glasgow and contains many of Glasgow's suburbs, commuter towns and smaller villages....
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, 3 miles southwest of Biggar
Biggar
- Places :* Biggar, Cumbria, England* Biggar, Saskatchewan, Canada* Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Scotland- Electoral districts :* Biggar , provincial electoral district since 2002...
, 10 miles east of Douglas
Douglas, South Lanarkshire
Douglas is a village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located on the south bank of the Douglas Water and on the A70 road that links Ayr, on the West coast of Scotland, to Edinburgh on the East, around 12 miles south west of Lanark. The placename is of Gaelic origin, derived from the Old Gaelic...
and 13 miles southeast of Carluke
Carluke
The town of Carluke lies in the heart of the Lanarkshire countryside in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, 5.4 miles northwest of Lanark and 4 miles southeast of Wishaw....
. Geographical features near Symington include Tinto Hill
Tinto
Several places share the name Tinto:*Tinto is the name of a hill, the highest in the Tinto Hills in southern Scotland.*The Tinto River is a river in south-western Andalusia, Spain....
, the Coulter Hills and the River Clyde
River Clyde
The River Clyde is a major river in Scotland. It is the ninth longest river in the United Kingdom, and the third longest in Scotland. Flowing through the major city of Glasgow, it was an important river for shipbuilding and trade in the British Empire....
.
History
The Symington, Biggar and Broughton RailwaySymington, Biggar and Broughton Railway
The Symington, Biggar and Broughton Railway Company was a railway in southern Scotland. It was later absorbed by the Caledonian Railway, and is now closed...
operated initially between 1858 and 1861 between Symington and Peebles (West), with nine stations, including Stobo railway station
Stobo railway station
Stobo railway station was a railway station in the Borders east of Biggar, serving the hamlet of Stobo; a rural community within the Parish of Stobo.- History :...
. Its successor was the Caledonian Railway Main Line
Caledonian Railway Main Line
The Caledonian Main Line represents most of the original route of the Caledonian Railway: a major Scottish railway company. The company was formed in 1830 and was absorbed almost a century later into the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, in the 1923 railway grouping, by means of the Railways...
.
In 2008, a feasibility study was started to ascertain whether Symington station can be reopened.
Amenities
Symington has one shop, which includes a post officePost office
A post office is a facility forming part of a postal system for the posting, receipt, sorting, handling, transmission or delivery of mail.Post offices offer mail-related services such as post office boxes, postage and packaging supplies...
. Both The Tinto Hotel and Wyndales Hotel are situated near the village, and they both allow tourists to visit the village. Although Wyndales has now shut and is subject to re-development. Symington is located within commuter distance of both Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
and Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
. The wine and whisky distribution company Inverarity Vaults can be found in Symington. Situated in the village is the Symington Weather Station, an amateur weather station run by Tinto PCs, publishing detailed weather reports on the internet for Symington and the surrounding area. Although small in size, Symington possesses two parks, both of which conatain swings and various other activities for children
Sport
Currently, the village has one football club, Symington Tinto Amateur Football Club. Within this club, two amateur teams exist, who play in the Caledonian and Lanarkshire amateur football leagues respectively. There was formerly a golf course in Symington, but this has not been present for a number of years.Education
Symington has a nursery and a primary school, Tinto Primary School. The Primary School website is at is at www.tintoprimary.org. The pupils of Tinto Primary typically go on to Biggar High SchoolBiggar High School
Biggar High School is a secondary school located in the town of Biggar, South Lanarkshire. It is a mixed secondary school of non-denominational religion. The current headteacher is Mr David J. Chalmers. The school was most recently inspected by HMIe in November 2007, and generally performed well...
.
See also
- Symington, South AyrshireSymington, South AyrshireSymington is a conservation village in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is located in Symington Parish, covering 0.41sq Km, and lies close to the A77 road from Ayr to Glasgow...
- Symington Family EstatesSymington Family EstatesSymington Family Estates is a wine company and Port wine house in Portugal, which owns and operates several vineyards and wineries and owns several brands of Port, Madeira wine and Douro DOC wines, including some of the oldest and most well-known Port and Madeira brands...
- List of places in South Lanarkshire
- List of places in Scotland
External links
History- RCAHMS record for Symington House
- RCAHMS record for Symington, Manse Road, Symington Mill
- Gazetteer for Scotland: Symington
- National Archives: Symington, Biggar and Broughton Railway
- National Archives: Symington Parochial Board/Parish Council
- National Archives: Symington School Board
- British Listed Buildings: Symington House
- Vision of Britain: Symington
Local government and Services
- South Lanarkshire Council: Tinto Primary school and Nursery Class, Symington, HM Inspection , April 2009
- Local By-elections
- Symington Kirk
- Symington Weather Station
Recreation