MERRYSTON, a village, in the parish of Old-MoNKLAND, Middle ward of the county of Lanark, 2^ miles (W. by S.) from Airdie; containing 676 inhabitants. It is situated a short distance north of the high road from Airdrie to Glasgow, and on the banks of the Moukland canal; and is one of the numerous villages whose increasing population is engaged in the mines and manufactures of this rich mineral district. The place is also called Marystown.