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Welcome to New Homes in Motherwell, the easy way to find new homes in Motherwell and the surrounding area. Located on the east side of the Clyde Valley, Motherwell is one of the largest towns in Lanarkshire. Approximately 12 miles south east of Glasgow, and a popular residential area, it offers all the contemporary amenities expected of a modern town. Motherwell's rapid expansion during the 1960's was fuelled by the area's growing coal, weaving and steel industries; the rise and decline of which are well documented at the Motherwell Heritage Centre. Today, Motherwell is perhaps better known for Strathclyde Park and the large M&D's theme park. For families, there are a wide range of primary and secondary schools available in the immediate area. The area enjoys great rail and road transport links, with Glasgow 15 minutes to the north west and Glasgow airport located 20 minutes to the west, Motherwell is ideally placed for travelling locally and internationally.

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About Motherwell

The town and former burgh of Motherwell is situated a few miles south east of Glasgow in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. With an estimated population of over 30,000, Motherwell is one of Scotland's largest towns. Motherwell was once recognised as Scotland's steel capital.

A Brief History of Motherwell

Motherwell's town name can be traced back to traced to the ‘Mother's Well,' an ancient religious well dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Once just a small rural settlement, Motherwell was nicknamed ‘Steelopolis' in recognition of the town's large-scale steel production during the 19th and 20th centuries. Motherwell's iron and steel industry continued to thrive up until the 20th century.

Modern-day Motherwell

“Present-day Motherwell is no longer a steel and iron production capital, although the town remained synonymous with steel-making up until the closure of the massive Ravenscraig Steelworks plant in 1992,” says Vernon Pethard, Managing Director of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk, the UK's leading new homes property website. Now a more service-based town, Motherwell is home to the biggest theme park in Scotland and a Premier League football team. New homes in Motherwell, new apartments in Motherwell and affordable housing in Motherwell can all be found by using the search facility on the new homes Motherwell website.

Paces of Interest in Motherwell

Strathclyde Country Park: Covering an area of 4 km² and situated next to the Clyde River, Motherwell's beloved Strathclyde Country Park features many attractions including a theme park known as M&Ds, a mand-made loch, a Roman mosaic and bath house, open parkland, native woodland, wildlife refuges and recreational activities like water sports, camping, coarse angling, cycling and bird watching. Strathclyde Country Park has hosted many major sporting events in the past and is also the official venue for the 2011 International Children's Games and the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Dalzell House: Motherwell's Dalzell House is a 15th century tower house built by the Dalzell family, to which major extensions, remodelling and restoration was carried out during the 17th and 19th centuries. The house is now privately owned, but the surrounding estate is owned by the North Lanarkshire Council.

Motherwell Heritage Centre: The iconic Motherwell Heritage Centre explores Motherwell's rich history from the Roman era to present day Motherwell. The main feature of Motherwell Heritage Centre is its award-winning multi-media display titled ‘Technopolis,' which brings Motherwell's industrial heritage to life via interactive technology. The centre's viewing tower gives panoramic views of the Clyde Valley and the beautiful surrounding countryside.

Motherwell's Famous People

Noteworthy people with connections to Motherwell include legendary footballer Ian St John, poet Liz Lockhead, comedienne and actress Elaine C Smith, opera singer Anne Sharp, rock singer Doogie White, ice-hockey player Jim Conacher and folk singer Hamish Imlach.

Places near Motherwell

Towns, villages and cities close to Motherwell include: East Kilbride, Falkirk, Forgewood, Craigneuk, New Stevenson, Stirling, Paisley, Livingston, Hamilton, Glasgow, Kilmarnock, Kirkintilloch, Dumbarton, Dunfermline and Ayr.

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