[3] The neighbouring villages of Sudbrooke, Dunholme, Nettleham and Welton have been redeveloped over recent years, with the addition of new housing estates.

Due to falling congregations, St Germain's now opens in rotation with other local churches in Dunholme and Welton.

The regular congregation now stands at less than 10, largely older people, leading to concerns as to the maintenance costs of the building and its future as a church.

Scothern's primary school is Ellison Boulters Academy, to which pupils travel from the neighbouring villages of Sudbrooke and Langworth.

Scothern's public house, the Bottle[6] and Glass, was featured in The Telegraph in March 2008, when Prince William visited the pub for cider and a pie with his friends from the Red Arrows.

[7] Recent developments at the pub, and possible redevelopment of land currently occupied by the parish church, has caused local concern, and a consideration that the village could become a conservation Area.