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Industrial History
 

The town of Coatbridge lies east of Glasgow, in North Lanarkshire and has strong links with Lanarkshires industrial heritage.

Ironstone was found in profusion in the area around Coatbridge making the town a home for several ironworks.

By 1869, nationalisation of the industry had started, and the Gartsherrie Ironworks had become the largest in Scotland. By 1885, when Coatbridge achieved Burgh status, the population had increased to around 25,000.

The present-day street layout of the town centre was largely influenced by the planning of the Baird family who owned one of the town's largest ironworks.
 

Family Days Out in Coatbridge
 

For more information and an exciting look at the Industrial History of Lanarkshire and Scotland, the Scottish Museum of Industrial Heritage at Summerlee is a must see and offers a fun day out for all the family. 

Experience a ride on one of Scotland's only operational electic trams, go down the mine and see how our coal was obtained, and visit the traditional homes and see how people lived in the 19th and early 20th Century.

Also, the Time Capsule offers a fun packed day for families with ice skating and hockey at Ice Age; the Waterworld leisure fun pool takes the bather through a landscape of steam, tidal waves, geysers, canals, waterfalls, a volcano, prehistoric monsters and plants, and of course the flumes and rubber rings rides in the pools.


Further Information on Coatbridge

For further information on the history and heritage of Coatbridge check out the website www.merryston.co.uk

 

Travel Information

From A8/M8 follow A725 north

 

Events in Coatbridge

Cadzow's of Blantyre supports Summerlee Model Show 2013Summerlee Truck Show 2013 Scotland's greatest model truck show..!

Attractions in Coatbridge

Coatbridge Main Street Coatbridge Main Street Coatbridge Main Street
Enjoy the scenery at Drumpellier Park Drumpellier Country Park Situated within North Lanarkshire, to the West of Coatbridge and the East of Glasgow. Drumpellier...
Shopping, North Lanarkshire Mackinnon Mills Enjoy top quality products at affordable prices at Mackinnon Mills in Coatbridge, North...
kids having fun at Summerlee Summerlee - The Museum of Scottish Industrial Life Scotland's leading industrial heritage attraction, it is a great...
The Georgian Hotel The Georgian Hotel A small family run hotel ideal for weddings, parties and business conferences.
The Time Capsule, Coatbridge Time Capsule - Scotland's Waterpark Award winning leisure attraction based in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire...

Accommodation in Coatbridge

Enjoy great hospitality at Auchenlea Guest House Auchenlea Guest House Auchenlea Guest House offers all guests a relaxing and welcoming stay in its 100 year old...
Conforti House, Coatbridge Conforti House Conforti House offers conference and comfortable B&B facilities in Coatbridge.
St Andrew's High St Andrew's High School, Coatbridge St Andrew's in Coatbridge is a modern new school that will be an...