Wiston, Lanarkshire
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| Wiston | |
| Lanarkshire | |
|---|---|
 Wiston Lodge | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NS957317 |
| Location: | 55°34’19"N, 3°39’25"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Biggar |
| Postcode: | ML12 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | South Lanarkshire |
Wiston is a small village in Lanarkshire, forming part of the parish of Wiston and Roberton. It is located 13 miles south-east of Lanark and eight miles 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 estate. It is now a venue for team-building activities including programmes leading to John Muir Awards.[1]
References
- ↑ Wiston Lodge FAQ Wiston Lodge. Retrieved 19 January 2008.
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