Kilncadzow

History

The Roman road which passed through Clydesdale to the western extremity of the Antonine Wall can be found in Kilncadzow. An abandoned stone quarry – thought to date from the 18th century – is located on common land, just north of the A721.

As an agricultural area, the village has many farms in close proximity. These include The Hill of Kilncadzow, The Hole of Kilncadzow, Greenbank, Collilaw, Birkenhead, The Drums, Craigend, Craighead, Gowanside and Leemuir. The three farms which were within the village – Townhead, Mid Town and West Town (all thought to date from the 18th century) – are no longer used as farms. A school (now the community hall) was built in the late 19th century to provide primary education for the children of the area. During the 20th century, council housing was provided for agricultural workers.

Location

The village is located primarily on two roads – Carnwath Road (the A721) and Craigenhill Road. There are approximately 40 houses in the village, the majority of which were constructed during the 1970s and '80s.

The village enjoys panoramic views to the south, east and west. The best views are from Kilncadzow Law, upon which a radio transmitter is located.

Most villagers commute to work; however, there are no public transport facilities and ownership or access to a vehicle is almost essential. Transport links and local amenities are located mainly in Carluke and Lanark; however, the village does have a community hall and a swing park.

References

References

1. Smail, Alexander. (18 February 2025). "The Scottish place names that are 'unfairly hard to pronounce'". Daily Record.
2. [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43451#s4 British History Online, "A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland - Kilcadzow"], retrieved 20 December 2007
3. (January 2018)