CARMYLE, a village, in the parish of Old-Monkland,
Middle ward of the county of Lanark, 4^ miles
(S. E. by E.) from Glasgow; containing 238 inhabitants.
This village, which is remarkable for its beautiful situation,
and fine southern aspect, is seated on the north
side of the Clyde, and owes its origin to the establish-
ment of a muslin manufactory, about the year 1741, by
Mr. Mackenzie, a merchant of Glasgow.