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[[Image:Wiston Lodge.JPG|thumb|Wiston Lodge]] |
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|official_name = Wiston |
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|country = Scotland |
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|static_image_name = Wiston Lodge.JPG |
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|static_image_caption = Wiston Lodge |
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|os_grid_reference = NS957317 |
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|unitary_scotland = [[South Lanarkshire]] |
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|lieutenancy_scotland = [[Lanarkshire]] |
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|historic_county= |
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|coordinates = {{coord|55|34|19|N|3|39|25|W|type:city(500)_region:GB|display=inline,title}} |
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|post_town = Biggar |
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|postcode_area = ML |
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|postcode_district = ML12 |
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|constituency_westminster = [[Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale (UK Parliament constituency)|Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale]] |
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|constituency_scottish_parliament = [[Clydesdale (Scottish Parliament constituency)|Clydesdale]] |
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Located in the [[Southern Uplands]] it is immediately to the south of [[Tinto]], one of the highest points in the locality. The Garf Water, a tributary of the [[River Clyde]], runs through the village. |
Located in the [[Southern Uplands]] it is immediately to the south of [[Tinto]], one of the highest points in the locality. The Garf Water, a tributary of the [[River Clyde]], runs through the village. |
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The village has hosted the Tinto Folk Music Festival. Wiston Lodge is a former Victorian Hunting |
The village has hosted the Tinto Folk Music Festival. Wiston Lodge is a former Victorian [[Hunting and shooting in the United Kingdom#Hunting lodge|hunting lodge]] built in the 1850s set in a {{convert|55|acre|ha|adj=on}} estate. It is now a venue for team-building activities including programmes leading to [[John Muir Trust|John Muir Awards]].<ref>[http://www.wistonlodge.co.uk/faq.html#5 Wiston Lodge FAQ] Wiston Lodge. Retrieved 19 January 2008.</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [https://wistonlodge.com/ Wiston Lodge] |
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[[Category:Villages in South Lanarkshire]] |
[[Category:Villages in South Lanarkshire]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:38, 8 April 2022
| Wiston | |
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 Wiston Lodge | |
  Wiston Location within South Lanarkshire | |
| OS grid reference | NS957317 |
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| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Biggar |
| Postcode district | ML12 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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Wiston is a small village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located 13 miles (21 km) south east of Lanark and 8 miles (13 km) south west of Biggar.
Located in the Southern Uplands it is immediately to the south of Tinto, one of the highest points in the locality. The Garf Water, a tributary of the River Clyde, runs through the village.
The village has hosted the Tinto Folk Music Festival. Wiston Lodge is a former Victorian hunting lodge built in the 1850s set in a 55-acre (22 ha) estate. It is now a venue for team-building activities including programmes leading to John Muir Awards.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Wiston Lodge FAQ Wiston Lodge. Retrieved 19 January 2008.
External links
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