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Coatbridge Summerlee


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.

Coatbridge is also close by to Cumbernauld, which has its own airport, offering plenty of airborne pursuits, and its own paintballing centre at the Cumbenauld Outdoor Activity Centre.

Travel Information

From A8/M8 follow A725 north

 

Events in Coatbridge

monklands half marathon 09

Monklands Half Marathon - with fun runs for everyone!

May event for both committed and not-so-committed runners

Enjoy a great day out at Summerlee

Easter at Summerlee

It's a 'Summerlee of Love' this Easter Sunday at Summerlee Museum in Coatbridge. Free family event...

Enjoy some great family events in Coatbridge

St Patrick's Day Festival

Come and enjoy a series of St Patrick's events in various locations in Coatbridge.