Ravenstruther

Summary

Ravenstruther (Scots: Raenstrie)[1] is a small hamlet in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, near the town of Lanark. In 1517 the lands of Carstairs and Ravenstruther were granted to William Sommerville. Ravenstruther was then known as Ronstruther.[citation needed] The village is home to a caravan and camping park.

Ravenstruther
Ravenstruther Hall
Ravenstruther is located in South Lanarkshire
Ravenstruther
Ravenstruther
Location within South Lanarkshire
OS grid referenceNS921450
• Edinburgh30 miles (48 km)
• London390 miles (630 km)
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townLANARK
Postcode districtML11
Dialling code01555
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament
List of places
UK
Scotland
55°41′15″N 3°42′51″W / 55.68750°N 3.71417°W / 55.68750; -3.71417

References edit

  1. ^ The Online Scots Dictionary

External links edit

  • Archaeological finds in Ravenstruther
  • Caravan park