Birkenshaw
in North Lanarkshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.835 and -4.093 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 50' 7" and W -4° 5' 33"
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: 11:46 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:54 am and 4:08 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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

Delve into Birkenshaw

Birkenshaw in North Lanarkshire (Scotland) is a town located in United Kingdom about 340 mi (or 547 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Birkenshaw is now 11:46 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Birkenshaw, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Glasgow International Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 22 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 51 mi (or 83 km), East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hamilton, Motherwell, 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: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 88%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

5°C (42 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

3°C (37 °F)
-1°C (31 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

DoubleTree by Hilton Strathclyde

Address
2,3 mi
Strathclyde Business Park Phoenix
ML4 3JQ Bellshill
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Bothwell Bridge Hotel

Address
2,4 mi
89 Main Street
G71 8EU Bothwell
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Crowwood Hotel

Address
4,4 mi
Cumbernauld Road, Muirhead
G69 9BS Glasgow
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


MONDO HOTEL

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

Time Information

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


Days Inn Hamilton

Address
4,0 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
4,7 mi
Keith Street
ML3 7BL HAMILTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Avonbridge Hotel

Address
5,1 mi
Carlisle Road
ML3 7DB Hamilton
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Torrance

Address
5,7 mi
Main Street 135
G74 4LN East Kilbride
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Glasgow East

Address
0,7 mi
601 HAMILTON ROAD GLASGOW
G71 7SA Glasgow
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Glasgow (Bellshill)

Address
1,5 mi
NEW EDINBURGH ROAD BELLSHILL
ML4 3PD Glasgow
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


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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.

Rotten Calder

The Rotten Calder is a river to the east of East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, Scotlandand, along with the Rotten Burn it forms the southern and western boundaries of Blantyre. It begins as the Calder Water at its source at Ardochrig, and is joined by the Cleughearn, Lea and Drumloch Burns around Langlands Moss which drain from the Eldrig Hills. This river has also been titled the 'West' or 'South Calder Water', although the latter title is shared by another river in Motherwell.

Located at 55.8333, -4.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Scotland, Geography of South Lanarkshire

Bargeddie

Bargeddie is a village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, just outside the suburban fringe of Glasgow, 8 miles east of the city centre, and close to the junction of the M73 and M8 motorways. The nearest major town is Coatbridge, 2 miles to the east.

Located at 55.8526, -4.07659 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in North Lanarkshire, Housing estates in Scotland

Birkenshaw, North Lanarkshire

Birkenshaw is a village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, to the east of Glasgow, and in proximity to Uddingston, Tannochside and Viewpark. Birkenshaw is largely a housing estate, but is more widely known for the Birkenshaw trading estate, popular with couples on weekends for its range of DIY, electrical and furniture stores. Birkenshaw is considered as part of Uddingston and is contained within the Greater Glasgow conurbation.

Located at 55.835, -4.08778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in North Lanarkshire

Tannochside

Tannochside is an area of Uddingston approximately 8 miles south-east of Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Although considered part of Uddingston, it lies within a separate local authority area. Tannochside is contained within the boundaries of North Lanarkshire council whereas the original village of Uddingston is in South Lanarkshire. Tannochside is between the Birkenshaw and Viewpark areas of Uddingston. Tannochside is part of the Greater Glasgow conurbation.

Located at 55.8317, -4.07222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in North Lanarkshire

Baillieston St Andrew's Church

Baillieston St Andrew's Church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland, a member of the Presbyterian Church. The church building is located on the corner of Bredisholm Road and Muirhead Road, Baillieston, Glasgow, Scotland. The church today serves the town of Baillieston.

Located at 55.85, -4.107 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of Scotland churches in Scotland

Uddingston Grammar School

Uddingston Grammar School is the only high school in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Its motto is 'Virtute Crescam' which means 'may I grow in moral excellence' The school was opened in August 1885. It was located by Uddingston railway station. In 2009 Uddingston Grammar moved to a new school building which was built on the old school playing fields, after a number of objections to the suitability of the site.

Located at 55.823, -4.08657 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Secondary schools in South Lanarkshire

Glasgow Zoo

Glasgow Zoo, or Calderpark Zoo, was a 99-acre zoological park in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It was just outside the city of Glasgow. It was established by the Zoological Society of Glasgow and West of Scotland in 1947, which was itself established in 1936. The zoo was located on the lands of the former Calderpark Estate, and during its peak attracted around about 140,000 visitors a year.

Located at 55.839, -4.108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Zoos in Scotland, Former zoos, 1947 establishments in Scotland, Visitor attractions in South Lanarkshire, 2003 disestablishments in Scotland, Buildings and structures in Scotland

Bothwell Castle Cricket Ground

Bothwell Castle Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Uddingston, Scotland, and is named after the nearby Bothwell Castle. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1902 when Uddingston played a friendly against Gloucestershire. 110 years later the ground held its first List A match when Scotland played Glamorgan in the 2012 Clydesdale Bank 40. A further List A match was held there in that same competition, with Hampshire the visitors.

Located at 55.8162, -4.08564 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Scotland, Sports venues in South Lanarkshire, Buildings and structures in South Lanarkshire, 1902 establishments in Scotland

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