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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · North West England

Scotby

In or near Carlisle.

Scotby — a village in scotland lowlands.

Converted barn, Scotby - geograph.org.uk - 6660833

Richard Dorrell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Wetheral · 2.8 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

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Scotby is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands, with a population of 2,366. This settlement reflects the characteristics typical of rural communities in the region. The village offers a quiet atmosphere, typical of the Scottish countryside, with local amenities catering to residents and visitors alike. Its setting provides a glimpse into everyday life in the Lowlands.

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

Coordinates
54.8900, -2.8746
District
Cumberland
Parish
Wetheral
Postcode
CA4 8BE
Parliamentary constituency
Carlisle
Population
2,366
Nearest railway station
Wetheral2.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

All Saints' Church, Scotby - April 2017 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 5355163📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Scotby War Memorial

Scotby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Arroyo Arms, Edgehill Road, Carlisle - geograph.org.uk - 2468861📷 3

Theatres · North West England

Harraby Theatre

Harraby Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

harrabytheatre.co.uk
Path between two railways - geograph.org.uk - 3673826📷 3

Theatres · North West England

Argyll Cinema

Argyll Cinema in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

harrabytheatre.co.uk
Benchmarked milestone on south side of Warwick Road - geograph.org.uk - 2493133📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Botcherby War Memorial

Botcherby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Harraby Inn, Harraby, Carlisle - October 2017 - geograph.org.uk - 5582690📷 5

Villages · North West England

Harraby

Harraby — a village in scotland lowlands.

Benchmark on NE end of NW parapet of B6263 railway bridge - geograph.org.uk - 6959361📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Road Bridge At Cumwhinton Station

Road Bridge At Cumwhinton Station — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Scotby

Places to stay

Crown Hotel, Station Road, Wetheral - geograph.org.uk - 7542290📷 5

Hotels · North West England

Crown Hotel

Crown Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

crownhotelwetheral.co.uk
The sign of The Caledonian - geograph.org.uk - 6968744📷 5

Hotels · North West England

County Hotel

County Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

countycarlisle.com
Entrance to Hadrian's Park, Carlisle - geograph.org.uk - 5938554📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Hadrians Park

Hadrians Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Crown and Mitre Hotel, Carlisle - geograph.org.uk - 5839349📷 7

Hotels · North West England

Crown and Mitre Hotel

Crown and Mitre Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

peelhotels.co.uk
RAOB members club, Fisher Street Galleries and the Lane Bar - geograph.org.uk - 6147255📷 5

Hostels · North West England

YMCA

YMCA — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

Tullie House, Carlisle - geograph.org.uk - 5577200📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Carlisle City Hostel

Carlisle City Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

St Nicholas Arms, London Road, Carlisle - September 2016 - geograph.org.uk - 5117037📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

St Nicholas Arms Public House

St Nicholas Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Former "Crescent Inn", Warwick Road - September 2017 - geograph.org.uk - 5525712📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Andalusian

The Andalusian in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Former "Red Lion Hotel" - March 2018 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 5703233📷 4

Historic pubs · North West England

The Griffin

The Griffin — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕greeneking.co.uk
Benchmark on the old Market Hall - geograph.org.uk - 2724474📷 7

Restaurants · North West England

The Old Bank Gastro House

The Old Bank Gastro House — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.

theold-bank.co.uk
Sign for The Boardroom - geograph.org.uk - 6147380📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

The Boardroom Public House

The Boardroom Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

"Milbourne Arms" - December 2016 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5217351📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Milbourne Arms Public House

Milbourne Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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George VI postbox on Crewe Road, Wistaston - geograph.org.uk - 5226017📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scotby?
Scotby is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 8BE), in the parish of Wetheral.
What is Scotby?
Scotby — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Scotby?
The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA4 8BE.
Is Scotby a protected site?
Yes — Scotby is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Scotby?
The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 8BE.