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Villages · Scottish Lowlands

Crawford

In or near Leadhills.

Crawford — a village in scotland lowlands.

Crawford Village Hall - geograph.org.uk - 6199518

Jim Barton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Leadhills · 9.3 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

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Place summary

Crawford is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The area offers scenic views and access to outdoor activities typical of the Lowlands. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, reflective of the village's small size and community focus.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.4667, -3.6500
Postcode
ML12 6TU
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Nearest railway station
Leadhills9.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Farmland near Crawford - geograph.org.uk - 3955264📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands

Parish Church, Crawford

Parish Church, Crawford — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free
The Post Horn Hotel, Crawford - geograph.org.uk - 3629828📷 5

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Mercat Cross

Mercat Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Road bridge over the main line, Crawford - geograph.org.uk - 6199537📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Post Horn Hotel, Crawford

Post Horn Hotel, Crawford in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Boghead Unenclosed Settlement - geograph.org.uk - 8303246📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Ellershie Hill

Ellershie Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 421 m.

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Crawford Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2852479📷 3

Castles · Scottish Lowlands

Lindsay Tower - Crawford Castle

Lindsay Tower - Crawford Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Boghead Unenclosed Settlement - geograph.org.uk - 8303246📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Ellershie Hill

Ellershie Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Where to eat & stay near Crawford

Places to stay

Minor road near Abington - geograph.org.uk - 3605283📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Mount View Caravan Park

Mount View Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

The Road to Mennock - geograph.org.uk - 4641041📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Informal campsite- no facilities

Informal campsite- no facilities — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

The Southern Upland Way near Rivox Moor - geograph.org.uk - 7659839📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Lowlands

Rivox Bunkhouse

Rivox Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

rivox.net
Douglas Valley Church, Rigside - geograph.org.uk - 4088393📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Collierhall Farm Caravan Site

Collierhall Farm Caravan Site — a campsite in scotland central.

Railway route leaving Biggar - geograph.org.uk - 7229302📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Biggar Caravan Park

Biggar Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.

The Elphinstone Hotel, Biggar - geograph.org.uk - 4642771📷 7

Hotels · Scottish Lowlands

The Elphinstone Hotel

The Elphinstone Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

Freeelphinstonehotel.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Road bridge over the main line, Crawford - geograph.org.uk - 6199537📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Post Horn Hotel, Crawford

Post Horn Hotel, Crawford in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

War Memorial, Leadhills - geograph.org.uk - 4642106📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Scrib Tree, Douglas - geograph.org.uk - 4112057📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas

Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Central Kirkconnel - geograph.org.uk - 4670638📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Queensberry Arms Hotel

Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

queensberry-arms-hotel-kirkconnel.dumfries-and-galloway-hotel.com
St Nicholas Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 7503187📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

The Clydesdale Inn

The Clydesdale Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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View to Kintyre - geograph.org.uk - 3025830📷 5

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Whitefarland — a village in scotland highlands.

Bowfield Road, West Kilbride, North Ayrshire - geograph.org.uk - 8183394📷 5

Villages · Scottish Lowlands

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West Kilbride — a village in scotland highlands.

Power in the gap - geograph.org.uk - 8156058📷 5

Villages · Scottish Lowlands

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Ugadale — a village in scotland highlands.

Milestone 27 Arran - geograph.org.uk - 2835796📷 5

Villages · Scottish Lowlands

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Torbeg — a village in scotland highlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Crawford?
Crawford is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6TU).
What is Crawford?
Crawford — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Crawford?
The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6TU.
How do I get to Crawford?
Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6TU. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.