Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire

Flower Delivery to Coatbridge by Clare Florist

Coatbrige is a town that lies east of Glasgow in North Lanarkshire. It is set in the central Lowlands is a neighbour to Airdrie. It was a major centre for iron works and coal mining during the 19th century. Because of that, it was dubbed as “the industrial heartland of Scotland” and the “Iron Burgh.”

It also had a notorious reputation for air pollution and the worst excesses of industry. In the 1920s, coal seams were exhausted and the iron industry went into a rapid decline. When the Great Depression ended, the Gartsherrie ironwork was the last remaining of the iron works in town.

Today, Coatbridge is best known as a working class town that is anchored to Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland.

HISTORY

The earliest known settlement in town dates back to the Stone Age. However, the founding of the town can be traced back to the 12th century when the Monks of Newbattle Abbey were granted a Royal Charter by King Malcolm IV. Coatbridge along with its neighbour Airdrie forms the area known as Monklands.

The last years of the 18th century saw the development of Coatbridge from a loose collection of hamlets into a town. The growth of the town was attributed to the developments of the industrial revolution, in particular the hot blast process.

During the 19th century, Coatbridge became a major Scottish centre for iron works and coal mining.

In 1934, people left for Corby in England when the Union Plant relocated. This dealt a blow to the iron industry in the town and led the end of iron production. The town had a legacy of unemployment, appalling housing conditions, and overcrowding.

However, the biggest blow to the town occurred in the 1950s when the Clydeside shipbuilding industry went into a state of decline. This meant that there really wasn't going to be any more demand for iron.

There were state-sponsored programmes run in the 1930s and 1950s to improve the housing condition in the town. Since the 1970s, efforts have continued to improve Coatsbridge into the glory it once was.

PARKS & OPEN SPACES

Drumpellier Country Park – This was formerly a private estate and was designated as a Country Park in 1984. It covers 500 acres and attracts an abundance of wildlife. Here, you can lay your eyes on flowers in Coatbridge as well as take advantage of several facilities. Some of these include children's play areas, picnic sites, nature trails, and boats for hire (seasonal).

You might also want to take someone special to this park and have a picnic. You can make the event even more special when you send flowers to Coatbridge then come to the park for a picnic then enjoy the amenities the park has to offer.

Dunbeth Public Park – features cradle swings, flat sea swings, seesaws, and independent slide, and others.

LANDMARS & ATTRACTIONS

Summerlee Heritage Park – provides great insight into life in the town when iron works was very popular. It has many attractions for the entire family such as the only operational heritage tramway in Scotland, guided tours, miners' cottages, and a play park.

Time Capsule – a good venue to spend a day with family. It is Scotland's ice skating rink and waterpark. At Ice Age, visitors get to experience ice skating and hockey. At Waterworld, families can enjoy the leisure fun pool that features tidal waves, geysers, waterfalls, and much more.

Mackinnon Mills – this is a retail and factory outlet with a range of classic and fashion knitwear and clothing for ladies and gents.

Whether it is seeing Coatbridge flowers or a bit of history, this town has a lot to offer. Plus, it doesn't hurt that it has a couple of family friendly attractions which makes it a great destination to head to when going on holiday with the children.

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