Ravenstruther

Ravenstruther (/ˈrɛnstri/ REN-stree; Scots: Raenstrie)^[1] is a small hamlet in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, near the town of Lanark. In 1517 the lands of Carstairs and Ravenstruther were granted to William Sommerville. Ravenstruther was then known as Ronstruther.^{[citation needed]} The village is home to a caravan and camping park.

Ravenstruther Scots: Raenstrie
Ravenstruther Hall
Ravenstruther Location within South Lanarkshire
OS grid reference	NS921450
• Edinburgh	30 miles (48 km)
• London	390 miles (630 km)
Council area	South Lanarkshire
Lieutenancy area	Lanarkshire
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	LANARK
Postcode district	ML11
Dialling code	01555
Police	Scotland
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
UK Parliament	Lanark and Hamilton East
Scottish Parliament	Clydesdale
List of places UK Scotland 55°41′15″N 3°42′51″W

References

1. The Online Scots Dictionary

External links

• Archaeological finds in Ravenstruther
• Caravan park