Thorntonhall
Encyclopedia
Thorntonhall is a village in South Lanarkshire
, Scotland
. The village lies along the Border with East Renfrewshire
to the East, close to Waterfoot
and Jackton
. It is West of East Kilbride
, and North of Eaglesham
. It is served by its own railway station
. Since 2000, the population has doubled to an estimated 3000, and is expected to rise as more homes are continuing to be built. It is one of the most prestigious and exclusive areas of the United Kingdom
to own property
.
reflecting the social changes of the last 400 years and in particular the last 120 years. It was originally just a farm that had added to it some major buildings. The then 'hall' was bought and greatly improved by a grocer called Cooper who had shops throughout the west of Scotland. Another grand house was built at Ravenscroft , again on a small hilltop. These two and the railway station were probably the catalyst for a great plan to build a mini-edinburgh style suburb of crescents and avenues. Only three houses were completed and then World War I
intervened.
Pre- and during World War II it was one of the sites selected for relocation of government depts to avoid bombing raids.
Post war it became part of the East Kilbride New Town and this led to a large number of individual houses in this free standing village. That relative isolation led to A more very Upper Class housing development on a small scale throughout the period 1970 to 2000. This situation and the fact that there are no Council Houses may be why the proportion of millionaires in Thorntonhall is the highest in Scotland
. In 2006, Thorntonhall was identified as the most expensive postcode for a house within the Scottish property market, with an average house price of £651,502.
which is located in the centre of the village. The Clubhouse itself has catering facilities, a dining room and a Members lounge.
Service to Glasgow Central
on the East Kilbride line
that departs from Thorntonhall railway station
.
South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire is one of 32 unitary council areas of Scotland, covering the southern part of the former county of Lanarkshire. It borders the south-east of the city of Glasgow and contains many of Glasgow's suburbs, commuter towns and smaller villages....
, Scotland
Scotland
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. The village lies along the Border with East Renfrewshire
East Renfrewshire
East Renfrewshire is one of 32 council areas of Scotland. Until 1975 it formed part of the county of Renfrewshire for local government purposes along with the modern council areas of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde...
to the East, close to Waterfoot
Waterfoot
Waterfoot is the name of several villages in the United Kingdom:*Waterfoot, County Antrim, Northern Ireland*Waterfoot, East Renfrewshire, Scotland*Waterfoot, Lancashire, England...
and Jackton
Jackton
Jackton is a small village lying just beyond the western periphery of East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire, on the road connecting it to Eaglesham. It is also adjacent to Thorntonhall, and the two villages share a newsletter, the Peel News, derived from the name of the road connecting the two.It is...
. It is West of East Kilbride
East Kilbride
East Kilbride is a large suburban town in the South Lanarkshire council area, in the West Central Lowlands of Scotland. Designated as Scotland's first new town in 1947, it forms part of the Greater Glasgow conurbation...
, and North of Eaglesham
Eaglesham
Eaglesham , is a village and parish set in the west central Lowlands of Scotland - population 3,127 . Today it is chiefly a dormitory town for commuters to nearby Glasgow. The village is distinctive in being based around a large triangular green...
. It is served by its own railway station
Thorntonhall railway station
Thorntonhall railway station is a railway station in the village of Thorntonhall, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The station is managed by First ScotRail and is on the Glasgow South Western Line, south of .- Services :...
. Since 2000, the population has doubled to an estimated 3000, and is expected to rise as more homes are continuing to be built. It is one of the most prestigious and exclusive areas of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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to own property
Property
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.
History
Thorntonhall has a historyHistory
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reflecting the social changes of the last 400 years and in particular the last 120 years. It was originally just a farm that had added to it some major buildings. The then 'hall' was bought and greatly improved by a grocer called Cooper who had shops throughout the west of Scotland. Another grand house was built at Ravenscroft , again on a small hilltop. These two and the railway station were probably the catalyst for a great plan to build a mini-edinburgh style suburb of crescents and avenues. Only three houses were completed and then World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
intervened.
Pre- and during World War II it was one of the sites selected for relocation of government depts to avoid bombing raids.
Post war it became part of the East Kilbride New Town and this led to a large number of individual houses in this free standing village. That relative isolation led to A more very Upper Class housing development on a small scale throughout the period 1970 to 2000. This situation and the fact that there are no Council Houses may be why the proportion of millionaires in Thorntonhall is the highest in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. In 2006, Thorntonhall was identified as the most expensive postcode for a house within the Scottish property market, with an average house price of £651,502.
Demographics
The Population of Thorntonhall is estimated, as of 2008, at 300. The majority of Thortonhalls' residents own their own property, and annual incomes are well above average. The Average House costs £553,250.Country Club
Thorntonhall has a Country ClubCountry club
A country club is a private club, often with a closed membership, that typically offers a variety of recreational sports facilities and is located in city outskirts or rural areas. Activities may include, for example, any of golf, tennis, swimming or polo...
which is located in the centre of the village. The Clubhouse itself has catering facilities, a dining room and a Members lounge.
Transport
There is an hourly TrainTrain
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Service to Glasgow Central
Glasgow Central station
Glasgow Central is the larger of the two present main-line railway terminals in Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland. The station was opened by the Caledonian Railway on 31 July 1879 and is currently managed by Network Rail...
on the East Kilbride line
Glasgow South Western Line
The Glasgow South Western Line is a mainline railway in Scotland that runs from Glasgow to Kilmarnock, and then either via Dumfries, or Stranraer via Ayr, with a branch to East Kilbride.- History :...
that departs from Thorntonhall railway station
Thorntonhall railway station
Thorntonhall railway station is a railway station in the village of Thorntonhall, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The station is managed by First ScotRail and is on the Glasgow South Western Line, south of .- Services :...
.
External links
- http://members.lycos.co.uk/peelnews/ - Peel News