East Kilbride, Glasgow

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Lying on high ground on the south side of the Cathkin Braes, East Kilbride is located about eight miles south-east of Glasgow and is near the boundary with East Renfrewshire. East Kilbride is enclosed by the White Cart River to the west and the Rotten Calder to the east.

History

Ancient graves found near the Kype Water to the south of the district mark evidence of the earliest habitation in the area. Apart from that, Roman coins and footwear have also been found.

The name East Kilbride comes from an Irish saint called St Bride who founded a monastery in Kildare, Ireland for nuns and monks in the 6th century.

It was designated as Scotland's first new town on 6 May 1947.

Landmarks

There are a couple of lovely landmarks located within East Kilbride. If you want to see most of them, staying for a couple of days is a really good idea. Plus, if you're bringing a date, don't forget to get some East Kilbride flowers to present to them. If not, you can always send flowers to East Kilbride to surprise them.

·    The White Man. This is the statue of Sir Walter Scott. It's located at the corner of Old Coach Road and Markethill Road.

·    National Museum of Rural Life. Both a museum and a working farm. Here, you'll see 1950s dairy farm methods.

·    James Hamilton Heritage Park. A man-made lake with a surrounding nature sanctuary. It measures 16 acres and features watersports facilities.

·    Mains Castle. A privately owned tower house. It overlooks the James Hamilton Heritage Park.

·    St Bride's Church. Built by Gillespie, Kidd and Coaia from 1957 to 1964.

·    Dollan Aqua Centre. Includes facilities such as a swimming pool with moveable floor, health suite and fitness gym.

·    Hunter House Museum. Features exhibits relating to William and John Hunter, who were both born in the area and are medical pioneers.

·    Langland Moss. This is a local nature reserve that comprises a Lowland Raised Peat Bog which is a UK BAP priority habitat. There is a boardwalk where you can walk over the reserve to observe the wildlife.

·    Whitelee Windfarm. The largest on shore wind farm in Europe.

Leisure

The town centre of East Kilbride is occupied by a large shopping centre comprised of six malls. It's known by residents as “The Centre.” The malls are:

·    The Plaza
·    Princes Mall
·    Olympia
·    Southgate
·    Princes Square
·    Centre West

Activities

·    Cycling. Several busy roundabouts in East Kilbride feature underpasses for pedestrians and cyclists. The National Cycling Route 756 which connects East Kilbride and Ruthergelen with the City Boundary was opened on 19 June 2009.

If you and your partner plan on cycling in the area, why not make the trip extra special by buying flowers in East Kilbride and presenting it to them before you embark on a cycling trip? The gesture will surely melt their heart.

In case you know anyone in town who you want to greet a Happy Birthday, you can send flowers to East Kilbride through us. We have a wide collection of bouquets that would be perfect for the occasion. Our flowers aren't just for birthdays either, as we have a range of blooms perfect for anniversaries, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, etc. So, why not order flowers for delivery to East Kilbride from us? We can guarantee a next-day delivery too!

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