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This article lists the oldest extant freestanding buildings in Scotland. In order to qualify for the list a structure must: be a recognisable building (defined as any human-made structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or continuous occupancy );
Wanlockhead is a village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, nestling in the Lowther Hills and 1 mile (2 kilometres) south of Leadhills at the head of the Mennock Pass, which forms part of the Southern Uplands. It is Scotland's highest village, [1] [2] [3] the village centre being at an elevation of around 405 m (1,329 ft) above sea level. [2]
Part of modern Irvine contains the oldest continually inhabited village in Europe. [12] Dreghorn, a separate village on the outskirts of Irvine, appears to contain archaeological remains dating back to the first incursions of humanity into Scotland . [12] Iron Age Hill forts are abundant around Dreghorn. [13]
There are thousands of historic sites and attractions in Scotland.These include Neolithic Standing stones and Stone Circles, Bronze Age settlements, Iron Age Brochs and Crannogs, Pictish stones, Roman forts and camps, Viking settlements, Mediaeval castles, and early Christian settlements.
Stonehouse is a rural village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is on Avon Water in an area of natural beauty and historical interest, near to the Clyde Valley. It is on the A71 trunk road between Edinburgh and Kilmarnock, near the towns of Hamilton, Larkhall and Strathaven. The population of Stonehouse is around 7,500.
The Village is the oldest part of East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, dating back to well before its designation as a new town in the mid-20th century.. Notable landmarks include the East Kilbride Parish Church dating from the 1770s, [1] the Village Theatre [2] and the railway line to Glasgow which terminates at East Kilbride railway station (plus the path of the former continuation ...
Unlike the neighbouring village of Charlestown, Limekilns is an old settlement dating back to the 14th century. [3] In its early days Limekilns was mainly a fishing village, with the large natural harbour, sheltered by the rocky ridge known as The Ghauts, providing docking facilities for small to medium transport and cargo ships.
The church clock dates back to 1565 and is said to be Scotland's oldest working public clock. [6] [7] It is said to have been given as a gift to the village by Mary, Queen of Scots, after she spent time in the area. [6] The clock is still in working order today, having been repaired and maintained by James Ritchie & Son in 2007/2008.