Larkhall

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Larkhall is a town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and is around 18 miles southeast of Glasgow. Larkhall sits on high ground between the River Clyde to the East and the Avon Water to the West.

Larkhall has a population of around 16,000, and is a typical west of scotland industrial town, it sits on the edge of the scenic clyde valley and is rapidly turning into a commuter town for Glasgow. The town also has two junior football teams; Larkhall Thistle F.C. and Royal Albert F.C..

Traditionally a mining, weaving and textile town, most of the traditional industries have now closed. The Lanarkshire iron and steel works have now gone, leaving many people unemployed.

The town's notable landmark is the Morgan Glen viaduct standing over the Avon Water, at 170ft it is the tallest in Scotland.

Larkhall lost its railway connection in 1965, the lines through the town having been a victim of the Beeching Axe. Trains returned to the town in December 2005, with the opening of the new Larkhall railway station on the Argyle Line, providing a regular service to Glasgow.

Larkhall is home to snooker player and runner-up to the Embassy World Championship 2004, Graeme Dott.

Some towns and villages nearby are Ashgill, Blantyre, Netherburn, Stonehouse, Wishaw, Motherwell and Hamilton.