Carfin
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Carfin is a small town. carfin is to the north-east of Motherwell, Scotland on the road to Newarthill.
[edit] Local facilities
The closest High school is Brannock High.
There are many places of worship in Carfin. Clyde Valley Community Church (CVCC), a new and friendly community based church, currently meets in the town's community centre and hopes to build a complex in the Ravenscraig development in the future. Carfin Grotto is a famous pilgrimage place, with extensive gardens and a visitors centre/cafe. A church hall is also present, and a small mosque for Muslims.
The outskirts of Carfin do offer some interest, with a private golf club/rugby fields/driving range complex situated in the 'Dalziel Park' estate, which is situated directly next to the BOC gas plant.
[edit] Transport
Carfin train station provides the hub for transport to Glasgow, with the local bus stops providing easy access to Motherwell and surrounding towns. These services cease to operate on Sundays.
[edit] Climate
The climate is temperate, agreeing with the temperate climate of northern Britain.
