Welcome to Scotton

Scotton is a small village located in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Laver and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions of Scotton is the St. Thomas a Becket Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Scotton is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village is known for its strong sense of community, and residents often come together for events and activities throughout the year. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local area and is highly regarded for its academic standards. Overall, Scotton is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Scotton Lingerfield Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Calvert	Market Flat Lane Lingerfield Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 9JA 01423862209 School Website
Henshaws College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-24 Head Teacher Directors Sally Daniels	Bogs Lane Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 4ED 1423886451 School Website
St Marys Primary School Knaresborough A Voluntary Catholic Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Tomlinson	Tentergate Road Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 9BG 01423864631 School Website
Richard Taylor Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Symonds	Bilton Lane Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 3DT 01423563078 School Website
Starbeck Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Garry De Castro Morland	High Street Starbeck Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 7LL 1423884780
Springwater School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Edwards	High Street Starbeck Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 7LW 01423883214 School Website
Harrogate High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Sukhraj Gill	Ainsty Road Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 4AP 01423548800 School Website
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jill Collins	Ainsty Road Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 4AP 1423504730 School Website
Knaresborough St John's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alex Hope	Stockwell Road Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0JN 1423863265 School Website
Harrogate Bilton Grange Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sian James	Bilton Lane Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 3BA 01423502375 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Knaresborough Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA 1.94 Miles

Starbeck High Street, Starbeck, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA 2.09 Miles

Harrogate Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1TE 2.85 Miles

Hornbeam Park Hookstone Road, Hornbeam Park, North Yorkshire, HG2 8QT 3.62 Miles

Pannal Station Road, Pannal, North Yorkshire, HG3 1JN 4.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
White Tiger Private Hire 01423 505369 16 Laburnum Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4EH 1.78 Miles
Gbs Executive Cars 01423 888000 28 Olive Walk, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4RJ 1.94 Miles
Abbey Executive Cars 07970 617220 49 Over Nidd, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3DB 2.02 Miles
Airport Star Cars 01423 500515 2 Claro Ct Business Centre/Claro Rd, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4BA 2.04 Miles
Spa Taxis 01423 501501 2 Claro Ct Business Centre/Claro Rd, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4BA 2.04 Miles
Knaresborough Cars 01423 863020 31-33 Market Place, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8AG 2.08 Miles
Atlantis Man And Van Hire 01423 881894 Kingsley Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4RG 2.13 Miles
Mj Cars 01423 861039 28 High Street, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0EQ 2.13 Miles
Maybach Travel 01423 888888 Old Stables, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2AN 2.22 Miles
Sherwood Private Hire 01423 888039 26 Leyland Rd, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4RT 2.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Street Scotton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Scotton Moor D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stockwell Road Surgery 01423 867433	The Surgery 21 Stockwell Road Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0JY
Beech House Surgery 01423 542562	Beech House Surgery 1 Ash Tree Road Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0UB
Church Avenue Medical Group 01423 564168	The Surgery 54 Church Avenue Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 4HG
Eastgate Medical Group 01423 788300	Eastgate Surgery 31B York Place Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0AD
Eastgate Medical Gp - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Eastgate Surgery Knaresborough HG5 0AD

Local Stores

Bilton
King Edward Drive
Bilton
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 4HW
01423 565119
shop.8528@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.80 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Woodlands
135 Wetherby Road
Harrogate
HG2 7AA
01423886252
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Crab Lane Veterinary Practice Ltd
30 Crab Lane Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 3BE 01423 508945 crablanevets@btconnect.com Website 2.01 miles
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Gdt Veterinary Services T/A Robin'S Nest Vets
Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 5JF 07949 271570 Website 2.23 miles


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Forest House Vets Ltd
29 York Place Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0AD 01423 862 121 office@fhvets.co.uk Website 2.27 miles
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Medivet Harrogate Knaresborough Road -Shamrock Veterinary Clinic
43 Knaresborough Road Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 7SR 01423 884074 Website 2.36 miles
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Harrogate New Park Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Oak Beck Way Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 3HT 01423850850 harrogatenewpark@vets4pets.com Website 2.47 miles
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Medivet Harrogate Oak Beck Way
Unit 1 Oak Beck Way Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 3HU 01423 561414 harrogate.oak.beck.way@medivet.co.uk Website 2.47 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Nidd Gorge
Set In A Steep Wooded Valley, Nidd Gorge Has Over 140 Acres Of History. A Great Walk On The Northern Side Of The Woodland, Taking In The Dramatic Scenery Of The Wood And River. HG5 9HE 0.52 miles From The A1, Take Exit 47 Onto The A59 Towards Harrogate And York. Follow The A59 Over One Roundabout And At The Second Roundabout Take The Third Exit To Follow The A59. Continue Into Knaresborough And Onto High Street. From High Street, Take The B6165 Towards Ripley. After Around 1.5 Miles You Will Find The Car Park Just Before Scotton Drive.

Conyngham Hall Trail
Conygham Hall Trail Is A Real Treat. Riverside Walk Next To River Nidd Then Parts Woodland On Paths Or Off Trail. There Number Pathways. Conyngham Hall Business Centre Bond End Knaresborough Lancashire HG5 9AY 1.59 miles Opposite Mother Shiptons Cave

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Ripley Castle Dog Walk
Hollybank Lane In Ripley Offers A Scenic Walk That Takes You Around The Outside Of The Ripley Castle Walls. Ripley Castle Itself Unfortunately Cannot Allow Dogs Inside The Grounds Due To The Herd Of Deer That Live There, However The Walk Along Hollybank Lane Is A Fantastic Alternative. Oak Cottage Ripley Castle Estate Ripley Harrogate HG3 3AY 2.73 miles This Walk Is Down Hollybank Lane Which Takes You Around The Outside Of The Castle Walls.

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Studley Royal Deer Park
Walk Through Deer Park, Possible Encounters With Deer Of Varying Sizes. Chair Walk Ripon Lancashire HG4 3DY 6.80 miles Studley Royal Car Park Is Accessible Through Studley Roger Village

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Harland Way
Walk From Wetherby (Free Car Park) To The Medieval Village Of Spofforth And The Castle (Where The Rebel Barons Drew Up The Magna Carta). Pub In Village. Harland Way Trail To Spofforth 5Km Round Trip. Or You Can Walk Towards York.Car Park At The Old Station, Wetherby Ls22 6Sd Free No Toilets Unless Walk Into Wetherby. Linton Road Wetherby Lancashire LS22 6SD 8.19 miles

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Harewood
A Lovely Dog Walk, Lots Of Open Spaces For The Dogs To Run. A Easy Route, With A Couple Of Hills But Nothing Too Strenuous. As You Walk Down There Is A River For The Dogs To Cool Off In &Amp; Have A Swim. Then Follow The Path Up The Estate Road, You Will Reach The Deer Park. Parking Is Available In A Lay By Off Wike Lane. Harrogate Rd Wike Lane 10.06 miles

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