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Coatbridge

Coatbridge (Scots: Cotbrig or Coatbrig, Scottish Gaelic: Drochaid a' Chòta) is a town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, about 10 miles east of Glasgow city centre, set in the central Lowlands. The town, with neighbouring Airdrie, is part of the Greater Glasgow urban area. While the earliest known settlement of the area dates back to the Stone Age era, the founding of the town can be traced to the 12th century when a Royal Charter was granted to the Monks of Newbattle Abbey by King Malcolm IV.

Located at 55.8622, -4.02944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Towns in North Lanarkshire, Large burghs, Coatbridge, Post towns in the ML postcode area

Whifflet

Whifflet is now a suburb of Coatbridge, Scotland, which once formed its own distinctive village. Presently located in the North Lanarkshire Council area it was originally known as wheat flats but over time the name appears to have developed into Whifflet. It is dominated by its main street Whifflet Street which has many shops including an old sweet shop Tommy Tangos, pubs and bookmakers and is towered over by the post-war built Calder flats.

Located at 55.8539, -4.01722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Coatbridge, Districts in Scotland

Summerlee, Museum of Scottish Industrial Life

Summerlee, Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, formerly known as Summerlee Heritage Park is an award-winning industrial museum in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It was built on the site of the old Summerlee Ironworks and incorporated the main workshop of the former Hydrocon Crane factory. It temporarily closed in 2006, but reopened on 26 September 2008 following a £10m refurbishment (pictured right).

Located at 55.8664, -4.03083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Transport museums in Scotland, Open air museums in Scotland, Living museums in the United Kingdom, Industry museums in Scotland, Coatbridge, Museums in North Lanarkshire, Railway museums in Scotland, Mining museums in Scotland

Coatbridge Library

Coatbridge Library is a public library in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The building was designed by Alexander Cullen and built in 1905. It is a Carnegie library; its construction was financed by money donated by the Scottish-American entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie officially opened the library on 7 June 1906 in person; he received the ceremonial freedom of burgh of Coatbridge in return. The building was category B listed by Historic Scotland in 1993.

Located at 55.8639, -4.02833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Library buildings completed in 1905, Coatbridge, Beaux-Arts architecture in the United Kingdom, Carnegie libraries in Scotland, Category B listed buildings in North Lanarkshire, Listed library buildings in Scotland, 1905 establishments in Scotland, Public libraries in Scotland

Drumpellier

Drumpellier is a country park situated within North Lanarkshire Council, to the west of Coatbridge. The park was formerly a private estate. The land was given over to the Burgh of Coatbridge for use as a public park in 1919, and was designated as a country park in 1984 by the then Monklands council, part of Strathclyde Regional Council.

Located at 55.8642, -4.05611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Country parks in Scotland, Coatbridge, Parks in North Lanarkshire

Viewpark

Viewpark is a small urban development north-east of Uddingston in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Viewpark is adjacent to Tannochside, and is 2 kilometres west of Bellshill. Viewpark is often considered a district of Uddingston despite falling under the jurisdiction of a separate local authority. Viewpark was originally built to house miners and was erected quickly. The older houses were originally called the "olde Rows.

Located at 55.8311, -4.05417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Villages in North Lanarkshire

Langloan Cricket Ground

Langloan Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Coatbridge, Scotland. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1860 when Colonel Buchanan's Scotland Team played Ireland. The ground held its first first-class match when Scotland played Ireland in 1980. The ground held a further first-class match n 1985 when Scotland played the touring Zimbabweans. The ground is still in use today by Drumpellier Cricket Club.

Located at 55.859, -4.04775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cricket grounds in Scotland

Coatbridge College

Coatbridge College is Scotland’s first College with over 145 years of history. The College has over 250 members of staff and is home to around 7,000 students. The College provides further education to the people of North Lanarkshire, in particular those who live in Coatbridge and Airdrie. The 1970s saw Coatbridge College move away from traditional heavy industries and it changed its focus to commerce.

Located at 55.8646, -4.0166 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Coatbridge, Education in North Lanarkshire, Educational institutions with year of establishment missing, Further education colleges in Scotland