Welcome to Scotton

Scotton is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles north of the town of Scunthorpe and has a population of around 1,500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village has a rich history, with evidence of Roman occupation in the area and a medieval church that dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions in Scotton is the All Saints Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its impressive architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. It is also home to a number of historic artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Scotton is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a number of sporting events. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded for its academic achievements and strong community links.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.7°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

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
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
Huntcliff School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Nadia Bibby	Redbourne Mere Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 4NN 01652648276 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
Blyton Cum Laughton Church Of England School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karl Duke	High Street Blyton Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 3JX 01427628342 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
Willoughton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angie Waplington	Northfield Lane Willoughton Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 5RT 01427668381 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
Bottesford Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Busby	Manor Road Bottesford Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN16 3PB 01724862483 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kirton Lindsey Station Road, Kirton Lindsey, Lincolnshire, DN21 4BD 2.66 Miles

Gainsborough Central Station Approach, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1XR 7.22 Miles

Scunthorpe Station Road, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 6PY 7.28 Miles

Althorpe Station Road, Althorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 3HL 7.82 Miles

Gainsborough Lea Road Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH 8.11 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
V I P Taxis 01724 859428 38 Hoylake Rd, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 2AZ 5.02 Miles
Blue Line Taxis 01724 876666 43 York Avenue, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3SB 5.22 Miles
Presley's Cabs 01724 339816 6 Riby Rd, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 2EN 5.72 Miles
Andy Cars 01724 339399 12 Messingham Rd, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 2DA 5.76 Miles
Call A Cab 01724 854141 4 Powells Crescent, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3DN 5.85 Miles
Fast Cabs 01724 855555 184 Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 2JR 5.90 Miles
A1 Taxis 01724 866589 129 Merlin Rd, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 1LN 6.03 Miles
Not Just Airports 01724 344911 9 Byrd Road, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 1RU 6.13 Miles
Kellycabs Taxis 01724 282280 64 West Common Lane, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 1DU 6.39 Miles
Excel Taxis 01724 872872 18 Chiltern Cr, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 1TG 6.49 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Scotton Post Office Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
330 Crescent Cottages Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scotter Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Northorpe Post Office Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scotter Common Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gravel Pit Lane Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scottherthorpe Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grove Street Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spa Hill Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
March Street Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laughton Post Office Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunstan Villas Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirton Lindsey Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Southcliffe Road Uso 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 Kirton Lindsey And Scotter Surgery 01652 648214	The Surgery Traingate Kirton Lindsey Nr Gainsborough DN21 4PQ
The Health Centre	Wendover Road Messingham Scunthorpe South Humberside DN17 3SN
Corringham 01427 788277	38 Middle Street Corringham Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 5QS
South Axholme Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Station Road Owston Ferry Doncaster DN9 1AW

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Kirton In Lindsey
High Street
Kirton in Lindsey
Gainsborough
DN21 4LU
01652 648396
Store Website
3.0 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 2.92 miles

Animals Treated
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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 6.03 miles

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Medivet Ashby
287 Ashby Road Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN16 2AB 01724 842 655 ashby@medivet.co.uk Website 6.20 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Gordon K A Lochrie
17 North Street Morton Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 3AS 01427 612662 Website 6.84 miles

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Rase Veterinary Centre
Shop 2 Heapham Road Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1SH Website 7.09 miles

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Raoul Dowding Vets
Cleveland House 16 Spital Terrace Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2HE 01427 612188 enquiries@dowdingvets.com 7.29 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 3.04 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 5.30 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 5.89 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 9.06 miles

Location what3words freedom.condense.flattered

Willingham Woods
Willingham Woods Is Part Of A Large Complex Of Pinewoods Located East Of Market Rasen. LN8 3RQ 16.14 miles Located On The A631 Just East Of Market Rasen.

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Willingham Woods
Willingham Woods Is Part Of A Large Complex Of Pinewoods That Are Located East Of Market Rasen. Willingham Rd Lancashire 16.74 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
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