Welcome to Scotter

Scotter is a small village located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles north of Gainsborough and 20 miles east of Scunthorpe. Scotter has a population of around 2,500 people and is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Scotter is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a stunning Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century rood screen. Another historic building in the village is the Old School House, which was built in 1845 and now serves as a community center. The village also has a number of pubs, shops, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Scotter is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is located near the River Trent, which is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The nearby Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is also a great place to explore, with its rolling hills, picturesque villages, and stunning views. Overall, Scotter is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Schools

School	Details
Scotter Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Cockram	High Street Scotter Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 3RY 01724762259 School Website
Messingham Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Hutchings	Briggate Drive Messingham Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN17 3TN 01724762818 School Website
Act Fast Nl Ltd Other Independent Special School Ages:11-25 Head Teacher Mr Peter Sembiante	Kieradan Park North Moor Lane Scunthorpe DN17 3PS 1724856868 School Website
Kirton Lindsey Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Marshall	Cornwall Street Kirton Lindsey Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 4EH 01652648792 School Website
South Park Enterprise College (11-19) Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Panting	Newdown Court Newdown Road South Park Industrial Estate Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN17 2TX 1724291509 School Website
Bottesford Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Busby	Manor Road Bottesford Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN16 3PB 01724862483 School Website
Bottesford Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Phil Brown	Manor Road Bottesford Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN16 3PB 01724867906 School Website
Huntcliff School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Nadia Bibby	Redbourne Mere Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 4NN 01652648276 School Website
Leys Farm Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Sally Thomas	Park Avenue Bottesford Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN17 2PB 01724866945 School Website
Enderby Road Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Jo Smeaton	Sunningdale Road Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN17 2TD 01724861571 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kirton Lindsey Station Road, Kirton Lindsey, Lincolnshire, DN21 4BD 3.19 Miles

Scunthorpe Station Road, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 6PY 6.11 Miles

Althorpe Station Road, Althorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 3HL 6.59 Miles

Gainsborough Central Station Approach, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1XR 8.02 Miles

Brigg Station Road, Brigg, Lincolnshire, DN20 8HX 8.26 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
V I P Taxis 01724 859428 38 Hoylake Rd, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 2AZ 3.80 Miles
Blue Line Taxis 01724 876666 43 York Avenue, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3SB 4.11 Miles
Presley's Cabs 01724 339816 6 Riby Rd, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 2EN 4.52 Miles
Andy Cars 01724 339399 12 Messingham Rd, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 2DA 4.59 Miles
Call A Cab 01724 854141 4 Powells Crescent, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3DN 4.74 Miles
Fast Cabs 01724 855555 184 Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 2JR 4.78 Miles
A1 Taxis 01724 866589 129 Merlin Rd, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 1LN 4.83 Miles
Not Just Airports 01724 344911 9 Byrd Road, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 1RU 5.08 Miles
Kellycabs Taxis 01724 282280 64 West Common Lane, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 1DU 5.20 Miles
Excel Taxis 01724 872872 18 Chiltern Cr, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 1TG 5.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Scotter Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Scottherthorpe Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Scotton Post Office Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scotter Common Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Brigg Road Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Messingham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Northfield Road Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northorpe Post Office Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Manton Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hawthorn Surgery	Scotton Road Scotter Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 3SB
The Health Centre	Wendover Road Messingham Scunthorpe South Humberside DN17 3SN
The Kirton Lindsey And Scotter Surgery 01652 648214	The Surgery Traingate Kirton Lindsey Nr Gainsborough DN21 4PQ
Cambridge Avenue Medical Centre 01724 842415	The Medical Centre Cambridge Ave, Bottesford Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN16 3LG
Jubilee Surgery 01427 728443	School Lane West Butterwick Scunthorpe South Humberside DN17 3LB

Local Stores

Scotter
Scotter, High Street
High Street
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 3RX
01724 764482
Store Website
0.15 miles

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SPAR - Kirton In Lindsey
High Street
Kirton in Lindsey
Gainsborough
DN21 4LU
01652 648396
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gordon K A Lochrie
The Surgery 31 High Street Kirton Lindsey Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 4LX 01427 612662 3.61 miles

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Medivet Ashby
287 Ashby Road Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN16 2AB 01724 842 655 ashby@medivet.co.uk Website 5.03 miles
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Scunthorpe Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 1 Lakeside Retail Park Lakeside Retail Park Phase 2 Scunthorpe Humberside DN16 3UA scunthorpe@vets4pets.com 5.04 miles

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Old Registry Vets
92 Oswald Road Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN15 7PA info@oldregistryvets.com Website 6.14 miles

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Rase Veterinary Centre
Berkeley House Doncaster Road Scunthorpe North Lincolnsh DN15 7DQ 01724 786232 scunthorpe@rasevets.com Website 6.33 miles

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Medivet Scunthorpe
Calcot House Winterton Road Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN15 6AH 01724 860045 scunthorpe@medivet.co.uk Website 6.70 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Tuetoes Wood
A Lovely Walk With Various Paths And The Benefit Of Onsite Parking. E Ferry Rd Scotter Gainsborough DN21 3QF 2.43 miles What Three Words Location Details Demoted.Exporters.Lined Https://W3w.Co/Demoted.Exporters.Lined

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Twigmoor Woods
Lovely Woodland Dog Walking Area, With A Lake For Them To Swim In. All Off Lead And Free Car Parking. 56 Kirton Rd Brigg DN20 9NF 4.72 miles You Will Easily See The Twigmoor Woods Car Park. Search On Google To Find Photos Of The Car Park If Struggling To Locate.

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Ashby Vile Nature Reserve
Lake With Paths Surrounding It, Located On The Edge Of Scunthorpe. 20 Garganey Walk Scunthorpe Lancashire DN16 3WR 4.94 miles

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Ancholme Valley Way Broughton Bridge
Lovely Walk Along The Riverbank From The Historic Broughton Bridge. Great Place To Watch The Sunset Due The Flat Surroundings. Bridge Rd Broughton Brigg DN20 0BN 8.45 miles

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Waters Edge Barton Upon Humber
Lots To See And Do Around Here. Lovely Paths To Explore With With The Dogs And And A Nice Cafe For Refreshments After! Water'S Edge Maltkiln Rd Barton-Upon-Humber Lancashire DN18 5BD 16.58 miles The Park And Centre Is Free Admission And There Is Ample Free Car Parking As You Enter The Country Park On The Left Hand Side.

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Willingham Woods
Willingham Woods Is Part Of A Large Complex Of Pinewoods Located East Of Market Rasen. LN8 3RQ 16.97 miles Located On The A631 Just East Of Market Rasen.

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