Scotch Corner gets its name from its historic role as a decision point for travellers heading to Scotland. The junction is near Richmond in North Yorkshire, where the A1(M) meets the A66. Travellers heading north would reach this point and choose whether to continue towards eastern Scotland or turn west towards western Scotland. That practical role gave Scotch Corner its name. Major junctions can support commercial uses linked to traffic and reg…
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