Strathaven

Strathaven (/ˈstrvən/ ( listen); Scots: Straiven;[2] from Scottish Gaelic: Strath Aibhne [s̪t̪ɾah ˈajnə], meaning: valley of the Avon) is a small town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The town has was granted a Royal Charter in 1450, making the Town of Strathaven a Burgh of Barony. The current estimated population is 7,500.

Strathaven
Scottish Gaelic: Strath Aibhne
Scots: Straiven
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Population 7,484 [1] (2011 Census) est. 7,500 (2013)
    - Edinburgh 39 mi (63 km)  
    - London  330 miles (531 km) 
Council area South Lanarkshire
Lieutenancy area Lanarkshire
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town STRATHAVEN
Postcode district ML10
Dialling code 01357
Police Strathclyde
Fire Strathclyde
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow
Scottish Parliament Clydesdale
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The Common Green, the centre of Strathaven

Location

The town is located on the edge of the strath of the Avon Water, around 6 miles (10 km) from Hamilton and 18 miles (29 km) from Glasgow. The A71, which connects Edinburgh and Kilmarnock passes through the town. In the 2001 census the town had a population of 7,700. Strathaven has one secondary school and three primary schools - Kirklandpark Primary, Wester Overton Primary, and St Patrick's Primary. It also has a grass airfield about 2 miles (3 km) to the north west on Lethame Road.

Strathaven railway stations

Strathaven had, at various times, three railway stations.

Sport

Strathaven is home to several sports clubs, which include:

  • Strathaven Dynamo AFC
  • Strathaven Rugby Club
  • Strathaven Golf Club
  • Strathaven Bowling Club
  • Avondale Bowling Club
  • Strathaven Tennis Club
  • Strathaven Badminton Club (Currently Meets in Larkhall due to the rebuilding of the sports centre).

Famous Residents (Past and Present)

Strathaven Media

References

  1. "Strathaven (South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom) - Population, Map and Location by »City Population«". Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  2. "The Online Scots Dictionary". Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  3. "Sir Harry Lauder (1870 - 1950) with Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965) at Lauder's estate, Lauder Ha', in Strathaven, South Lanarkshire". National Galleries of Scotland.
  4. "Thomas Leiper and family business records, 1771-1947". dla.library.upenn.edu. Archived from the original on 18 November 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  5. "BBC - Una McLean retires her River City role as matriarch Molly O'Hara - Media Centre". www.bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  6. "Corrie Scott". Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  7. "Black Star Riders owe inspiration to Scottish roots". Glasgow Times.

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