Crawford

Crawford is a village and civil parish in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Crawford, a quaint and picturesque village, is nestled close to the source of the River Clyde and the A74(M) motorway. Situated 36 miles southeast of Glasgow, 49 miles northwest of Carlisle and 38 miles Southwest of Edinburgh the village offers a serene retreat from the bustling city life. Home to a population of around 300 people, Crawford has an intimate community ambiance that lends itself to a peaceful and close-knit environment. With its scenic surroundings and a strong sense of community, Crawford truly embodies the charm and tranquillity of rural Scotland.

Elvantfoot

Elvanfoot is located at the confluence of the River Clyde and Elvan Water.

The Clyde is crossed by a pedestrian suspension bridge that has been closed since 2007 In need of repair and now Category B Listed. 

The unused church is on the Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland, as are the stables of Newton House, once home to the Scottish judge Alexander Irving, Lord Newton.

The Old Tollhouse was supposedly visited by Robert Burns (1759 – 96).

Elvanfoot had an operational Railway Station from 1848 until its closure in 1965, nothing remains of the station to date. 

History

The village of Crawford is situated near an ancient Roman road and has historical connections to Sir William Wallace. Recent archaeological findings have revealed that the area once housed a Roman fort, accommodating approximately 300 soldiers between 80 and 140 AD.

In addition to its historical significance, Crawford is renowned as one of the most haunted villages in Scotland. Alleged sightings of ghostly Roman legionaries marching up the Crawford’s Main Street have also been reported, with accounts describing them as visible only from the knees up, reflecting the lower road level during Roman times compared to the present day.