Bellshill
in North Lanarkshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.817 and -4.017 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 49' 0" and W -4° 1' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:34 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:55 am and 4:06 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Bellshill

Bellshill in North Lanarkshire (Scotland) with it's 20,650 citizens is a city in United Kingdom about 337 mi (or 543 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Bellshill is now 01:34 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports in the vicinity of Bellshill, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Glasgow International Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 49 mi (or 78 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Motherwell, Hamilton, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow and Giffnock. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

3°C (37 °F)
-1°C (30 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

2°C (36 °F)
-1°C (30 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

DoubleTree by Hilton Strathclyde

Address
1,3 mi
Strathclyde Business Park Phoenix
ML4 3JQ Bellshill
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Best Western Moorings Hotel

Address
2,1 mi
114 Hamilton Road
ML1 3DG Motherwell
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Days Inn Hamilton

Address
2,2 mi
Roadchef Motorway Svc Area , M74 Northbound
ML3 6JW Hamilton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn Express HAMILTON

Address
2,8 mi
Keith Street
ML3 7BL HAMILTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Avonbridge Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
Carlisle Road
ML3 7DB Hamilton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bothwell Bridge Hotel

Address
2,2 mi
89 Main Street
G71 8EU Bothwell
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MONDO HOTEL

Address
5,4 mi
144 MAIN STREET
ML5 3RB GLASGOW
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


JCT.5 Holiday Inn Express STRATHCLYDE PARK M74

Address
1,6 mi
Hamilton Road,Motherwell
ML1 3RB MOTHERWELL
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Glasgow (Bellshill)

Address
1,7 mi
NEW EDINBURGH ROAD BELLSHILL
ML4 3PD Glasgow
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Clydesdale Hotel

Address
2,9 mi
12 Clydesdale Street
ML3 0DP Hamilton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Pride of Motherwell Maroon is the Colour

Published: October 24, 2011
Length: 26:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: hooper939

1. No1 platoon 2. Hands & Orange 3. Soldier & Courtroom 4. Mason Lane 5. Lilly & Sash 6. Weebull Terrier 7. My old man 8. Blackmans Dream 9. South Down 10. The Derry 11. Suicide Battalion...


BUSES IN MOTHERWELL JULY 2011

Published: July 17, 2011
Length: 29:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DaveSpencer32

a trailer for http://www.pmpfilms.com/ BUY DVD NOW http://www.pmpfilms.com/2164-pmp-dvd.html the world's largest range of transport hobby films, see website for list, shop, links, blog etc.


Motherwell to Bridgeton in MSTS (via Bellshill)

Published: February 23, 2010
Length: 34:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sportswriterguy

Glas-Car V3 Progress Video Remember, it's a work in progress and not always possible to re-create real-life. Here's a trip from Motherwell to Bridgeton. Cambuslang is only station not included...


55022 'Royal Scots Grey' Leaving Motherwell Station, 14/9/11

Published: September 16, 2011
Length: 49:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: applecrumble2508

After a great tour up to Oban with 'The Lochs and Glens Napier' Rail tour, hauled by 55022 'RSG', we got off at Motherwell on the return leg just as darkness was falling. I hope you enjoy the video.


Class 303s meet at Motherwell in 2000/2001

Published: September 30, 2014
Length: 32:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Felixjaz

On Wednesday 2nd May 2001 Scotrail Class 303032 arrives Motherwell while working 2C61 the 10:22 Lanark to Dalmuir. Then we see 303085 working 2C57 the 15:22 Lanark to Dalmuir on Friday ...


Snow Train Motherwell 18/01/13.

Published: January 18, 2013
Length: 30:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alan Wilkie

37425 T&T 37688, 6Z99, Derby - Glasgow Central, Network Rail Snow Train at Motherwell on 18/01/13.


Motherwell Train Station

Published: May 22, 2014
Length: 51:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: scott567100

Train service from Milngavie To Coatbridge Central calling at Motherwell.


37194 + 37087 6M22 Hunterston - Sellafield at Motherwell - 04-08-11

Published: August 05, 2011
Length: 25:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Linlithgow Rail Productions

A great day out bar the weather with SD37025 (4/8/11). Spent most of the day at Holytown (Other vid) but came up to Motherwell for the DRS flasks train and caught the 9 car 'Extendolino' by...


Kyle and Martin DropZone M and Ds Motherwell

Published: June 23, 2013
Length: 01:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: James Mccleary

via YouTube Capture.


Demolition of Glencairn Tower

Published: November 20, 2011
Length: 33:24 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ABowman1992

The biggest eyesore of the Motherwell skyline (also known as Heroin Heights) is finally demolished. P.s. - Whoa, thanks for all the views folks! I'm glad you've been enjoying the footage and...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Strathclyde Country Park

Strathclyde Country Park is a country park located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The park covers some 4 km², centred on the artificial Strathclyde Loch. It is located next to the River Clyde between Hamilton and Motherwell. Strathclyde Park forms what used to be known as the Low parks of the now demolished Hamilton Palace and still includes buildings associated with the palace. When the loch was created in the early 1970s it involved the flooding of the old mining village of Bothwellhaugh.

Located at 55.7975, -4.02306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country parks in Scotland, Parks in North Lanarkshire, Artificial lakes, Lochs of North Lanarkshire, 2014 Commonwealth Games venues, 1986 Commonwealth Games venues, Lochs of South Lanarkshire

South Calder Water

The South Calder Water is a river in Scotland. It runs west from the high plateau between Shotts and Fauldhouse, which also produces the River Almond, which flows east into the River Forth. The river is known locally as "The Cawder".

Located at 55.8, -4.03333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Scotland

Motherwell TMD

Motherwell TMD is a closed locomotive Traction Maintenance Depot situated in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The depot code is ML. The depot was operated by EWS following the privatisation of British Rail and was used for the maintenance of their fleet of Diesel locomotives and wagons as well as the fleet of electric postal trains. This depot closed in 2007, with its operations relocated to nearby Mossend, following the life expiry of Motherwell depot.

Located at 55.7988, -3.9972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway depots in the United Kingdom, Transport in North Lanarkshire, Rail transport in Scotland, 2007 disestablishments

Mossend

Mossend is a town on the A775, in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, to the east of its sister town Bellshill, and to the west of the large town of Motherwell. The town is the site of a major railway freight terminal. The yard is primarily used by DB Schenker Rail (UK) formerly EWS. Mossend formed around the steel industry, with Clydesdale Steel Works once dominating the east end of the town.

Located at 55.8203, -4.0081 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in North Lanarkshire, Transport in North Lanarkshire, Rail transport in Scotland, Rail yards in the United Kingdom

Sir Matt Busby Sports Complex

The Sir Matt Busby Sports Complex is a public leisure centre located in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is named in honour of Sir Matt Busby, the football manager who was born in Bellshill in 1909, managed Manchester United from 1945 to 1969 and died in 1994. It opened in 1995, the year after Busby's death. An image of Sir Matt's face adorns the centre's reception area.

Located at 55.8188, -4.03186 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bellshill, Sports venues in North Lanarkshire, Football venues in Scotland, Bellshill Athletic F.C.

Cardinal Newman High School, Bellshill

Cardinal Newman High School is a Roman Catholic, co-educational, comprehensive secondary school located in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The school was formed by the amalgamation of Elmwood Secondary, St. Saviour's High School and St. Catherine's. The school's catchment area includes Bellshill, Mossend, Viewpark, Birkenshaw, and parts of Uddingston. The feeder primary schools are Saint Gerard's, Sacred Heart, Holy Family, John Paul II and Saint John the Baptist.

Located at 55.8168, -4.03643 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Bellshill, Roman Catholic secondary schools in North Lanarkshire

Braidhurst High School

Braidhurst High School is a non-denominational secondary school located in the Forgewood suburb of Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The school roll is estimated at around 600 pupils. The current rector of the school is Derreck Hannan.

Located at 55.801, -3.99849 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Motherwell, Secondary schools in North Lanarkshire, Educational institutions established in 1962, 1962 establishments in Scotland

Greenlink Cycle Path

The Greenlink Cycle Path is a cycle path in North Lanarkshire that is a direct route running from Strathclyde Country Park to Motherwell Town Centre. The path is 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) in length. The Greenlink project was established in 2005, and is part of a 3-year partnership between many organisations, such as North Lanarkshire Council, Scottish National Heritage and Forestry Commission Scotland.

Located at 55.7977, -4.02811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Bellshill, Motherwell, Cycleways in Scotland, Visitor attractions in North Lanarkshire

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Bellshill