Is Scotts of Stow still trading?

These days, Scotts of Stow forms part of the largest group of independent specialist catalogues in the country, but is still family-owned and run.

Is Stow-on-the-Wold worth visiting?

Stow-on-the-Wold is a charming market town in the Cotswolds, with a large and lively market square and a fine reputation for some of Britain’s best antique shops. It’s also home to some delightful Cotswold pubs so it really does have something to offer everybody.

Why is Stow-on-the-Wold famous?

Stow-on the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold towns standing exposed on 800 feet high Stow Hill at a junction of seven major roads, including the Roman Fosse Way. At the height of the Cotswold wool industry the town was famous for its huge annual fairs where as many as 20,000 sheep were sold at one time.

Why are the alleys in Stow-on-the-Wold so narrow?

Another reminder of Stow’s past is the little alleys leading from the market square. These were intentionally built narrow and winding as a way to control and count sheep.

How do I contact Scotts of Stow?

If you have any questions please email [email protected], call us on 0330 912 4800 or write to: Customer Services, Scotts of Stow, Cotswold House, 1 Crompton Road, Groundwell, Wiltshire, SN25 5AW.

How do I get rid of Scotts of Stow Catalogue?

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What is the best village in the Cotswolds to visit?

17 Best Villages in the Cotswolds

  • Castle Combe, Wiltshire. Castle Combe | Photo Copyright: Shandley McMurray.
  • Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire.
  • Painswick, Gloucestershire.
  • Bibury, Gloucestershire.
  • Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire.
  • Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire.
  • Burford, Oxfordshire.
  • Broadway, Worcestershire.

Can you walk from Stow-on-the-Wold to Bourton on the Water?

Try this 6.8-mile point-to-point trail near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and trail running.

Is Stow-on-the-Wold hilly?

Stow on the Wold stands exposed on a 800 feet high hill on the ancient Roman Fosse Way that leads to the Midlands.

What does wold mean in Stow-on-the-Wold?

Holy Place on the Hill
The word ‘wold’ as in Cotswold means hills, so Stow-on-the-Wold simply means Holy Place on the Hill. The houses of Stow were built with the mellow Cotswold limestone from local quarries.

Is there a free phone number for Scotts of Stow?