Airdrie is a historic town in North Lanarkshire in Scotland situated one mile to the east of Coatbridge, 11 miles east of Glasgow. Airdrie’s history dates back to the battle of Airdrie AD577, where the King of Strathclyde defeated the King of Kintyre for the land. The town developed in the 17th century from a farm steading, hand-loom weaving was the main industry in the 18th century and the town was granted burgh status in 1821 although this was lost it in 1975 when Airdrie became part of the Monklands district. The name Airdrie is Gaelic meaning ‘high hill pasture’ an accurate description of the pretty town that sits on a plateau approximately 400ft high, Airdrie is a popular tourist destination and an ideal base for touring the numerous Glasgow attractions. The town has hotels and holiday accommodation, excellent shops, cafes, restaurants, a swimming pool, golf course and the 20th century Sir John Wilson Town Hall which hosts various activities including performing and visual arts events. Historically interesting features includes, The Wellwynd Church 1847, the Airdrie Town House 1826, Cairnhill House 1841 and the Weavers Cottage Museum consisting of two original weavers cottages renovated into a gallery and a ‘but ‘n ben’. The Airdrieonians Football Club was formed in 1878 and they currently play in the Scottish 1st division.
Dentist
Docherty Kieran Dental Surgeon
Hallcraig Dental Care
Doctor
Airdrie Health Centre
Dr Clements & Partners
Estate Agent
Airdrie Property Centre
Bell Russell Property Services
Century 21 Estate Agents
Countrywide Estate Agents
RE/MAX Select Airdrie
Slater Hogg & Howison
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Airdrie Golf Club
Easter Moffat
Pub and Bar
Black Bull Inn
Boars Head
Broomknowe Bar
Di Maggio's (Airdrie)
Double A Bar
Four Isles
Fourways
Monkland Arms
Rams Head
Tavern
Wayside Tavern
Wilson Arms
Winning Post
Yesterdays
Restaurant
Di Maggio's (Airdrie)
Heritage
Tavern
Winning Post
School
Caldervale High School
Mavisbank School
Tollbrae PrimarySchool
Solicitor
Nicolson O'Brien
Nicolson O'Brien Solictors
Taxi
Airdrie Taxis
Ashenhurst Cars
Diamond Cabs
Penny Cabs Ltd
Twin Cabs
Sports Clubs
St Edwards Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Shops
W H Smith Ltd
The Pet Food Shop
Calder Carpets and Blinds
Peacocks
Healing Hands & Beauty
J J B Sports
Places to Stay near Airdrie
Centre Lodge Hotel (1.71 miles)
Shawlee Cottage (1.99 miles)
Dakota Eurocentral (2.11 miles)
Grange Hotel (2.28 miles)
A small, friendly hotel centrally located 20mins from Glasgow and 40mins from Edinburgh.
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Ridgeland House (3.76 miles)
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Premier Inn Glasgow Bellshill (4.03 miles)
Old Mill Hotel (4.66 miles)
Old converted Grain Mill overlooking river and waterfall in Motherwell. The Old Mill has a restaurant and function suite overlooking the Falls of Calder Old converted Grain Mill overlooking river and ... More | visit website
Alona Hotel (4.72 miles)
Set within the grounds of the idyllic Strathclyde Country Park and on the banks of the loch, the Alona Hotel has a laid-back atmosphere. The Glasshouse Restaurant, with its bright, ... More
Innkeepers Lodge (5.17 miles)
Innkeeper's Lodge Glasgow strathclyde is located 300 yards away from strathclyde country park and approximately 20 minutes from glasgow city centre. scotlands biggest theme park m&d's is only 1 mile ... More
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