Crawfordjohn

Crawfordjohn

Crawfordjohn (Scottish Gaelic: Creamhain Eòin) is a small village and civil parish located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

It is 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Abington and 7 miles (11 km) north east of Leadhills, near junction 13 of the M74. It lies to the north of the Duneaton Water, a tributary of the River Clyde. It is known for the manufacture of curling stones.


Coordinates: 55°29′N 3°46′W / 55.483°N 3.767°W / 55.483; -3.767



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