Blackwood
in South Lanarkshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.667 and -3.917 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 40' 0" and W -3° 55' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:23 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:39 am and 8:47 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Delve into Blackwood

Blackwood in South Lanarkshire (Scotland) with it's 1,901 habitants is a town located in United Kingdom about 327 mi (or 526 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Blackwood is now 08:23 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Blackwood, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Glasgow International Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 40 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 48 mi (or 78 km), North-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Motherwell, Hamilton, Falkirk, Kirkintilloch and Glasgow. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 49%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 75% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Popinjay Hotel & Spa

Address
4,2 mi
15 Lanark Road
ML8 5QB Rosebank
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Radstone Hotel

Address
4,5 mi
3 Ayr Road
ML9 2TZ Larkhall
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


POPINJAY HOTEL AND SPA

Address
4,2 mi
15 LANARK ROAD ROSEBANK
ML8 5QB GLASGOW
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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2014 JTKM Super One Round 4 Larkhall Final 2

Published: July 03, 2014
Length: 54:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Team Gutzold Racing

Unfortunately only part of the final. Good start again. But after a few laps, a small wood chip or maybe stone hit the camera lens cover and completely destroyed the lens cover. Driver and...


Larkhall Purple Heroes FB - Annual Band Parade - 2013

Published: June 08, 2013
Length: 52:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ScottishLoyalists

Footage from Larkhall Purple Heroes FB annual band parade held on Friday the 7th June 2013.


Larkhall Volunteer Group

Published: August 20, 2012
Length: 16:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SouthLanarkshireTV

Community transport, lunch clubs, a handyman service, morning calls and much more Larkhall Volunteer Group delivers a vast range of service to support the life of the community.


Orange Walk Larkhall

Published: July 06, 2008
Length: 35:13 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: jrclark6

orange walk larkhall 5th july 2008 part 3 sorry for missing out BNSFB in the first recording.


Larkhall Purple Heroes Flute Band - At Own Parade 2013

Published: June 07, 2013
Length: 36:06 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ScottishLoyalists

Larkhall Purple Heroes Flute Band At Own Parade 2013.


Larkhall Train Station

Published: June 12, 2014
Length: 55:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: scott567100

Train Service From Milngavie To Larkhall Calling At Larkhall.


2014 JTKM Super One Round 4 Larkhall Final 1

Published: July 03, 2014
Length: 03:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Team Gutzold Racing

Susanne #62.


Netherton Road FB at Larkhall 2014

Published: June 07, 2014
Length: 24:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jepo35

via YouTube Capture.


Larkhall Th v Tranent Juniors

Published: November 07, 2008
Length: 28:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jrclark6

Scotish Junior Cup 2nd rnd Gasworks Park Larkhall 1/11/08.


Simon & Elaine - Shawlands Park Hotel, Larkhall

Published: October 22, 2012
Length: 39:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: GARETH OWEN

Quite apt with the new james Bond movie coming out on Friday that Elaine decided to surprise Simon with a casino flavoured theme to their wedding. Yes I did do a pathetic Sean Connery impression...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Blackwood, South Lanarkshire

Blackwood is a village which borders Kirkmuirhill, near Lanark in the central belt of Scotland. It has a few small shops, a Roman Catholic and Protestant church, a couple of primary schools and pubs. Blackwood sits adjacent to the M74 motorway - Scotland's main arterial route South to England - but remains a quiet village and a much sought-after place to stay.

Located at 55.6672, -3.91611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in South Lanarkshire

Kirkmuirhill

Kirkmuirhill is a village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It borders Blackwood, near Lanark and is sited near Junction 9 of the M74 motorway. Its postal sector is ML11 9. There is a single primary school Bent Primary on the outskirts of the village, but a large proportion of pupils also attend Blackwood Primary School in the neighbouring village of Blackwood. There is also the denominational St.

Located at 55.6656, -3.91944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in South Lanarkshire

Lesmahagow Old Parish Church

Lesmahagow Old Parish Church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland within the Presbytery of Lanark. It is the largest church in the South Lanarkshire town of Lesmahagow. A Culdee settlement of Celtic monks existed prior to the 12th Century. The church was dedicated in the name of St. Machutus. This dedication was retained when King David I of Scotland granted "the Church and lands of Lesmahagow" to the Tironensian Order of monks who had already established an Kelso Abbey at Kelso.

Located at 55.6378, -3.88556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of Scotland churches in Scotland, Churches in South Lanarkshire, Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in South Lanarkshire, Listed churches in Scotland

Tillietudlem

Tillietudlem is a hamlet in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The nearby Craignethan Castle was thought to have been the inspiration for Tillietudlem Castle in Sir Walter Scott's novel Old Mortality. The hamlet has taken the name Tillietudlem and the residents have an annual event to commemorate its naming. Tillietudlem lies about one mile west of Crossford on the Corra Mill Road. Crossford is on the A72 between Hamilton and Lanark. Tillietudlem was once served by Tillietudlem railway station.

Located at 55.6917, -3.8875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in South Lanarkshire

Auchenheath

Auchenheath is a small village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is on the River Nethan and is located near Blackwood, Kirkmuirhill, and Lanark. Auchenheath House is a Grade B listed Italianate house. Originally built around 1842, it was extended and a chapel added later in the 19th Century.

Located at 55.6717, -3.89417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in South Lanarkshire

Abbeygreen Church

Abbeygreen Church is a reformed, evangelical congregation of the Church of Scotland in the town of Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire. It lies opposite the Glebe Park on Abbeygreen. The neighbouring church, the Old Parish Church of Lesmahagow was built, in its present form, in 1803 at the site of the medieval Lesmahagow Priory. Abbeygreen Church was born out of the Disruption of 1843.

Located at 55.6408, -3.8867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of Scotland churches in Scotland, Churches in South Lanarkshire, Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in South Lanarkshire, Listed churches in Scotland

Auchenheath railway station

Auchenheath railway station was just outside Auchenheath, a hamlet in the county of South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It was served by local trains on the Coalburn Branch south of Glasgow. The nearest railway station to Auchenheath is now Lanark.

Located at 55.6715, -3.90027 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in South Lanarkshire, Railway stations opened in 1866, Railway stations closed in 1951, 1866 establishments in Scotland

Cartland, South Lanarkshire

Cartland is a village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Located at 55.6717, -3.89417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in South Lanarkshire

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