Larkhall

infobox UK place
country = Scotland
official_name= Larkhall
gaelic_name= Larkhall
population= 15,549
os_grid_reference= NS554413
map_type=Scotland
latitude=55.74
longitude=-3.97
unitary_scotland= South Lanarkshire
lieutenancy_scotland= Lanarkshire
constituency_westminster= Lanark and Hamilton East
constituency_scottish_parliament= Clydesdale &
South of Scotland
post_town= Motherwell
postcode_district = ML9
postcode_area= ML
dial_code= 01698

Larkhall is a town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and is around 18 miles southeast of Glasgow. Larkhall sits on high ground between the River Clyde to the East and the Avon Water to the West. Larkhall sits on the edge of the scenic Clyde valley and is rapidly turning into a commuter town for Glasgow.

Larkhall had a population of 15,549 recorded in the 2001 census, and is a typical west of Scotland industrial town. Traditionally a mining, weaving and textile area, most of Larkhall's traditional industries have now closed, including the Lanarkshire iron and steel works, leaving many people unemployed. It has been announced by South Lanarkshire council that over 2000 new houses are to be built in the coming years.

Education

Non-Denominational Schools in Larkhall District

*Craigbank Primary School, Avon Road, Birkenshaw, ML9 1PZ

*Dalserf Primary School, Douglas Drive, Ashgill, ML9 3AQ

*Glengowan Primary School, Academy Street, Larkhall, ML9 2BJ

*Hareleeshill Primary School, Myrtle Lane, Hareleeshill, ML9 2RQ

*Larkhall Academy, Cherryhill, Larkhall, ML9 1QN

*Machanill Primary School, Machanhill, Larkhall, ML9 2HG

*Netherburn Primary School, Draffan Road, Netherburn, ML9 3DE

*Robert Smellie Memorial School, Glen Avenue, Strutherhill, ML9 1NJ

Roman Catholic Schools

*St Mary's Primary School, Raploch Road, ML9 1AN

Roman Catholic secondary schoolchildren attend Holy Cross High School in Hamilton.

Places Of Worship

*Chalmers Parish Church, Robert Smellie Crescent, Strutherhill, ML9 1LR

*Larkhall Baptist Church, Machan Road, Larkhall, ML9 1HX

*Larkhall Congregational Church, Machan Avenue, Larkhall, ML9 2HE

*Rorison Memorial Church, Ashgillhead Road, Ashgill

*St. Machan's Parish Church, Church Street, Larkhall, ML9 1EZ

*St. Mary's R.C. Church, Raploch Road, Larkhall, ML9 1AN

*Trinity Parish Church, Union Street, Larkhall, ML9 1EF

Transport

Larkhall lost its railway connection in 1965, the lines through the town having been a victim of the Beeching Axe. Trains returned to the town in December 2005, with the opening of the new Larkhall railway station on the Argyle Line, providing a regular service to Glasgow and beyond.Larkhall also has good bus links with frequent services to Hamilton, Motherwell, Lanark, Stonehouse & Strathaven.Scotland's main motorway the M74 skirts the Eastern edges of the town. Larkhall has 2 exits on the M74 - Junction 7 A72 (Southbound only) and Junction 8 A71 (Northbound & Southbound). Junction 8 is known locally as Canderside Toll or "The Toll."

Location Grid

geocompass
hub = Larkhall
type= ex
NN = Motherwell
NE = Wishaw
EE = Carluke
SE = Lanark
SS = Stonehouse
SW = Strathaven
WW = East Kilbride
NW = Hamilton

port

The town also has two Junior Football teams: Larkhall Thistle F.C. and Royal Albert F.C.. Royal Albert were once a full member of the Scottish Football League but now ply their trade in the lower reaches the of Central Junior divisions. Larkhall is also home to the West Of Scotland Karting club just outside of town where Lewis Hamilton was a regular in years gone by.The town also has its own 9 hole municipal Golf Course which was founded in 1909.

Website

www.Larkhall.biz [http://www.larkhall.biz The community & business information website for the town]

Local Landmarks

One of the town's most notable landmarks is the Morgan Glen viaduct standing over the Avon Water. At 170ft, it is the tallest viaduct in Scotland.

Famous People

Larkhall is home to snooker player and 2006 World Snooker Championship winner, Graeme Dott. Previous residents include footballing brothers Jim McLean & Tommy McLean and Celtic legend Paul McStay.

In popular culture Larkhall is best known for the sectarianism of some of its residentscite news
first = Stephen
last = McGinty
title = Nothing about Larkhall is black and white
url = http://news.scotsman.com/religiousissuesinscotland/Nothing-about-Larkhall-is-black.3322012.jp
work = The Scotsman
publisher = Johnston Press
date = 2007-08-29
accessdate = 2008-08-21
language =
archiveurl =
archivedate = ] and in particular their hatred of the colour green, due to its association with Celtic F.C. and the Roman Catholic Church. This has led to things such as one resident repainting park railings from green to red, white and blue (the colours of the Union Flag), and the Subway fast-food franchise in the town changing from the distinctive green of most other UK branches to black.

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