Happendon Wood

Happendon Wood is a forest in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Happendon Wood is situated nearby to the hamlet ToftsFarm, as well as near the village Uddington.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Douglas Castle and St Bride’s Chapel.

Douglas Castle

Castle

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Douglas Castle was a stronghold of the Douglas family from medieval times to the 20th century. The first castle, erected in the 13th century, was destroyed and replaced several times until the 18th century when a large mansion house was built in its place.

St Bride’s Chapel

Church

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St Bride’s Chapel is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Abington and Rigside.

Abington

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Abington is a small village in Clydesdale in southwest Scotland. It's about the first settlement you reach after crossing Beattock Summit on M74 towards Glasgow, prominently signposted for its service station and turn-off for Edinburgh.

Rigside

Village

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Rigside is a small village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, about 5 miles from the town of Lanark, and less than 1 mi from Douglas Water. It lies on the A70 road to Ayr, and has approximately 800 inhabitants.