Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Roughrigg
In or near Salsburgh.
Roughrigg is a reservoir in North Lanarkshire. The reservoir itself is some 137 acres in extent. The reservoir is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Airdrie.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Drumgelloch · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roughrigg is a reservoir in North Lanarkshire. The reservoir itself is some 137 acres in extent. The reservoir is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Airdrie.
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From the Wikipedia article
Roughrigg is a reservoir in North Lanarkshire. The reservoir itself is some 137 acres in extent. The reservoir is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Airdrie.
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Background
History
Archeological evidence from Roughrigg includes several prehistoric flints. The reservoir was built between 1846 and 1849 to supply local drinking water to the populations of Airdrie and Coatbridge and to feed the Monkland Canal. It subsequently passed into the care of Scottish Water. In 1960, the reservoir was recorded as having 558 million gallons of water storage. In March 2021, the consultation closed.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8553, -3.9018
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML6 8QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Airdrie and Shotts
- Nearest railway station
- Drumgelloch — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Roughrigg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roughrigg?
- Roughrigg is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML6 8QL).
- What is Roughrigg?
- Roughrigg is a reservoir in North Lanarkshire. The reservoir itself is some 137 acres in extent. The reservoir is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Airdrie.
- How do I get to Roughrigg?
- The nearest railway station is Drumgelloch, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML6 8QL.
- Is Roughrigg free to visit?
- Yes, Roughrigg is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roughrigg?
- The nearest railway station is Drumgelloch, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML6 8QL.