Kilncadzow
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| Kilncadzow | |
  Kilncadzow shown within Scotland |
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| OS grid reference | |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Lanarkshire |
| Lieutenancy area | Lanarkshire |
| Constituent country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CARLUKE |
| Postcode district | ML8 |
| Dialling code | 01555 |
| Police | Strathclyde |
| Fire | Strathclyde |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| European Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | Lanark and Hamilton East |
| Scottish Parliament | Clydesdale |
| List of places: UK • Scotland | |
Kilncadzow (previously Kilcadzow[1]) is a hamlet in rural South Lanarkshire, lying roughly 5km north of Lanark and 5km west by north-west of Carluke, on the A721 road. The name 'Kilncadzow' is pronounced locally as kill-kaig-ay.
Originally an agricultural area, the hamlet has many farms in close proximity. These include The Hill of Kilncadzow, The Hole of Kilncadzow, Greenbank, Collilaw, Birkenhead, The Drums, Craigend, Craighead, Gowanside and Leemuir. The three farms which were within the village - Townhead, Mid Town and West Town - are no longer used as farms. A school (now the community hall[2]) was built in the late 19th century to provide primary education for the children of the area. During the 20th century, council housing was provided for agricultural workers.
The hamlet is located primarily on two roads - Carnwath Road (the A721) and Craigenhill Road. There are approximately 40 houses in the hamlet, the majority of which were constructed during the 1970s and 80s. However, a local farmer has plans to expand the hamlet rapidly in the near future.
The hamlet enjoys splendid views to the south, east and west - indeed, views of Tinto Hill, Lanark and Douglas are most prominent.
Most villagers commute to work, however there are no public transport facilities per se (SPT does provide limited bus transport under the Ring'n'Ride Scheme[3]). Ownership or access to a vehicle is almost essential. Transport links and local amenities are located mainly in Carluke and Lanark, however the village does have a bakery and a community hall (which is becoming dilapidated as a consequence of a lack of funding). Children of Kilncadzow usually attend Crawforddyke Primary School and Carluke High School.
Aerial pictures of the village and a video of Kilncadzow from the air can be seen in this paramotor flight: Kilncadzow aerial photos & video.
[edit] References
- ^ "A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland - Kilcadzow", retrieved 20 December 2007
- ^ South Lanarkshire Council, "Kilncadzow Village Hall", retrieved 14 August 2007
- ^ SPT, "Ring'n'Ride", retrieved 6 August 2007
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