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If you are thinking about moving to a rural area in Clydesdale, this guide will help you decide if it is right for you. Rural villages can offer a quieter lifestyle, but access to services and transport can be limited.

Local services

There are many villages around Lanark and Carluke. Some have local services such as:

• health centres and schools
• shops and restaurants
• play parks and community facilities

Other villages are smaller and more remote, with few or no services. In these areas, you may need to travel to nearby towns for everyday needs.

If you are unsure about a rural area, contact our Home Options team for advice.

Transport

Transport in rural areas can be limited:

• bus services are less frequent and often stop in the early evening
• most villages do not have train stations
• Carstairs Junction is the main exception with rail access

Plan your journey using Traveline Scotland.

Schools

To find your nearest school, use our school catchment area maps. You will need a Clydesdale postcode to search.

Housing in rural areas

There are many rural properties across Clydesdale:

• around 1,674 homes in Clydesdale South
• around 1,246 homes in Clydesdale North

Housing includes a mix of general housing, as well as amenity and sheltered properties in areas such as Lesmahagow, Forth and Douglas. Homes are also provided by housing association partners.

Letting areas include:

• Abington, Biggar, Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill
• Carnwath, Carstairs, Coalburn, Crossford
• Douglas, Forth, Lesmahagow, Rigside
• and several smaller villages

Availability

Demand varies by village. Some areas, such as Forth East, Rigside and Douglas Water, may have more homes available due to their rural location.

For more detail, read the Clydesdale Local Letting Plans.

Costs to consider

Make sure you can afford:

• rent or mortgage payments
• Council Tax
• travel costs and household bills