Villages · Central Scotland
Overtown
In or near Glassford.
Overtown — a village in scotland central.
Jim Smillie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wishaw · 1.8 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Overtown is a village located in central Scotland, with a population of 2,110. It features typical Scottish village characteristics and serves as a residential area for those in the surrounding region. The village is part of the local community fabric, offering basic amenities and a quiet lifestyle.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7572, -3.9165
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML2 0LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
- Population
- 2,110
- Nearest railway station
- Wishaw — 1.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640762 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Overtown Parish Church, Main Street, Overtown
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Waterloo Community Centre
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
South Wishaw Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Thornlie Parish Church, West Thornlie Street, Wishaw
Historic churches · 1.7 km
The Unknown Soldier
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Classic Wishaw
Theatres · 1.9 km
St. Ignatius Church
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Reformed Presbyterian Church, Kenilworth Avenue, Wishaw
Historic churches · 2.0 km
St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Belhaven Terrace, Wishaw
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Old Parish Church, Main Street, Wishaw
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Greenhead Moss Community Nature Park
Forests & woodlands · 2.1 km
Beltane Park
Stadiums · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Overtown Parish Church, Main Street, Overtown
Overtown Parish Church, Main Street, Overtown — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Waterloo Community Centre
Waterloo Community Centre — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
South Wishaw Parish Church
South Wishaw Parish Church — church in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Thornlie Parish Church, West Thornlie Street, Wishaw
Thornlie Parish Church, West Thornlie Street, Wishaw — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
The Unknown Soldier
The Unknown Soldier — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Overtown
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park
Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park — a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Strathclyde Park Camping & Caravan Site
Strathclyde Park Camping & Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree by Hilton.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Clyde Valley Caravan Park
Clyde Valley Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Rowan Tree Inn, 62 Old Mill Road, Uddingston
The Rowan Tree Inn, 62 Old Mill Road, Uddingston in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Clydesdale Inn
The Clydesdale Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Portland Arms Public House, 1169 Shettleston Road, Glasgow
Portland Arms Public House, 1169 Shettleston Road, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
74 Main Street, Carnwath
74 Main Street, Carnwath in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham
Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
374-378 Gallowgate
374-378 Gallowgate in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Overtown?
- Overtown is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML2 0LB).
- What is Overtown?
- Overtown — a village in scotland central.
- How do I get to Overtown?
- The nearest railway station is Wishaw, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML2 0LB.
- How do I get to Overtown?
- The nearest railway station is Wishaw, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML2 0LB.