Map of Forkens
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About Forkens
Forkens is a street located in Forth. It uses the postcode ML11 8DA. The street has a length of approximately 44 metres.
Forkens is located within the South Lanarkshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK.
Forkens is located within the county of Lanarkshire, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 329.5 miles North West from central London., 22.8 miles East from Glasgow, 23.01 miles South West from Edinburgh and 55.28 miles South West from Dundee.
Forkens is within the Post Town of LANARK
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
Estate Agents near Forkens
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Independent Estates | 55 High Street, Carluke, ML8 4AL | Visit Website |
| Remax Clydesdale & Tweeddale | 31a High Street Carluke ML8 4AL | Visit Website |
| BRIDGES PROPERTIES | 70 Glencoe, Whitburn, Bathgate, EH47 8AR | Visit Website |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 55.766802 |
| Longitude | -3.688062 |
| OS Easting (X): | 294102 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 653894 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NS941539 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
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Frequently asked Questions for Forkens
What Council (Local Authority) is Forkens in?
Forkens is located within the local authority area of South Lanarkshire Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Forkens in?
Forkens is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Forkens in?
Forkens is located within the ward of Clydesdale North.
What County is Forkens in?
Forkens is located within the ceremonial county of Lanarkshire.
What Constituency is Forkens in?
Forkens is located within the constituency of Lanark and Hamilton East.
What Part of the UK is Forkens in?
Forkens is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Forkens in?
Forkens is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Forkens in?
Forkens is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Forkens
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Hailstonegreen | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Forkens , ML11 8DA
| Sunrise | 05:01 |
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| Sunset | 21:20 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Forkens, ML11 8DA
| Observed at Weather Station: | Drumalbin 14 May 2024 at 20:00 (9.83 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.9°C (94.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00132176 |
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| ONS Area Name | Renting Hard-Pressed Workers |
| LSOA Code: | S01012590 |
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| LSOA Name: | Forth &Braehead and Auchengray - 04 |
| SOA Code: | 5d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02002357 |
| MSOA Name: | Forth &Braehead and Auchengray |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Carluke Superstore |
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| Lanark Rd, Carluke, ML8 5AL |
| 0345 675 7263 |
| Distance: 6.36 Miles |
| Directions from Forkens to Tesco Carluke Superstore |
| Iceland Whitburn |
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| 88/90 West Main Street, Whitburn, West Lothian, EH47 0QU |
| 01501740242 |
| Distance: 6.86 Miles |
| Directions from Forkens to Iceland Whitburn |
| Tesco Lanark Gallowhill Rd Superstore |
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| Gallowhill Rd, North Vennel, Lanark, ML11 7AG |
| 0345 677 9404 |
| Distance: 7.24 Miles |
| Directions from Forkens to Tesco Lanark Gallowhill Rd Superstore |
| Morrisons Lanark |
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| St. Vincent Place, Lanark ML11 7LB |
| 01555 660835 |
| Distance: 7.27 Miles |
| Directions from Forkens to Morrisons Lanark |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01501 - Harthill |
| Area Code: 01555 - Lanark |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 4.2 | 2.8 | 8.1 | N | 3 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of South Lanarkshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton &ML3 0AA |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0845 740 6080 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Lanark and Hamilton East |
| The Member of Parliament is Angela Crawley |
| Details for the MP Angela Crawley on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Angela Crawley on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Angela Crawley won with a majority of 5,187 the result was SNP hold. The total electorate was 77,659 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Clydesdale North Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Lanarkshire |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Forth Primary School
Address: Forth Primary School, Main Street, Forth, ML11 8AE
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01555 811205
Braehead Primary School
Address: Braehead Primary School, Carnwath Road, Braehead, FORTH, ML11 8EY
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: 01555 811252
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| State Hospital | Carstairs | ML11 8RP | 8.21 Km | View Directions |
| Whitburn House | 12/14 The Avenue, Whitburn, Bathgate, West Lothian | EH47 0DD | 10.70 Km | View Directions |
| Whitburn Day Hospital | 1 Weavers Lane, Whitburn | EH47 0SD | 11.14 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Forkens
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| DENTAL SURGERY | Fauldhouse Partnership Centre, Lanrigg Road, Fauldhouse | EH479JD | 7.04 Km | View Directions |
| SHOTTS DENTAL PRACTICE | 1 Burnbrae Road, Shotts | ML7 5ED | 8.26 Km | View Directions |
| STATION DENTAL PRACTICE | 133 Station Road, Shotts | ML7 4BJ | 9.02 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Forkens
KINGSHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 40 MANSE ROAD, FORTH, LANARK, ML11 8AJ
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 811200
BARCLAY MEDICAL PRACTICE-FAULDHOUSE
Address: FAULDHOUSE PARTNERSHIP CENTRE, LANRIGG ROAD, FAULDHOUSE, BATHGATE, EH47 9JD
Distance: 4.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01501 773020
TINTO VIEW HEALTH CENTRE
Address: THE STATE HOSPITAL, LAMPITS ROAD, CARSTAIRS JUNCTION, LANARK, ML11 8RP
Distance: 5.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 840293
THE GEORGE PRACTICE
Address: SHOTTS HEALTH CENTRE, 36 STATION ROAD, SHOTTS, ML7 5DS
Distance: 5.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01501 821544
BURNBRAE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SHOTTS HEALTH CENTRE, 36 STATION ROAD, SHOTTS, ML7 5DS
Distance: 5.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01501 822256
MEDWYN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 7 BIGGAR ROAD, CARNWATH, LANARK, ML11 8HJ
Distance: 5.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 840525
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Forkens
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Lindsay & Gilmour Chemist | 93 Main Street, Forth | ML11 8AA | 01555 811247 | View Directions | |
| Bestway National Chemists Ltd | 2 Main Street, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, | EH47 9JA | 01501 770243 | View Directions | |
| Bestway National Chemists Ltd | The Fauldhouse Partnership Centre, Lanrigg Road, Fauldhouse, , Bathgate, | EH47 9JD | 01501 770143 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Forkens
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WISHAW)
Address: 7 MAIN STREET, WISHAW, ML2 7AF
Distance: 9.02 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BATHGATE)
Address: 26-30 GEORGE STREET, BATHGATE, WEST LOTHIAN, EH48 1PW
Distance: 9.54 miles
Contact: :
LIVINGSTON DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 315 THE ELEMENTS, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6GS
Distance: 10.42 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LIVINGSTON)
Address: 88-89 ALMONDVALE CENTRE, ALMONDVALE SOUTH, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6HR
Distance: 10.54 miles
Contact: :
4176 LIVINGSTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, ALMONDVALE ROAD SOUTH, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6NB
Distance: 10.65 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MOTHERWELL)
Address: 47-49 BRANDON PARADE SOUTH, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RE
Distance: 11.89 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Fauldhouse Station is 4.03 miles away.
Address: Fauldhouse station, off Main Street, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, EH47 9DJ
Fauldhouse is situated on the Shotts Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Fauldhouse Station is an unstaffed station.
Breich Station is 4.25 miles away.
Address: Breich station, off the A71, Breich, West Lothian, EH55 8JH
Breich is situated on the Shotts Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Breich Station is an unstaffed station.