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About Walston

Walston is a small South Lanarkshire village nestled in the Southern Uplands between the Pentland and Lowther Hills. Reach it via the A702 from Edinburgh (35km) or connect through the A72 east-west route. Popular drives include the scenic A702 north through hill country to the capital, whilst shorter local routes serve Biggar, Dunsyre and neighbouring farming communities. The 12th-century parish church houses one of Scotland's oldest stone fonts with original Celtic carvings.

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Walston is in Scotland, at 55.695, -3.498 - about 27 km south-east of Longford Crofts.

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The closest airport to Walston is Edinburgh Airport, 47 km (about 44 min by car).

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