Bellshill is a suburb in North Lanarkshire in Scotland situated two miles north of Motherwell and nine miles south-east of Glasgow with the South Calder Water flowing to the south. Well-known people born in Bellshill include politician Robin Cook, singer Sheena Easton and footballer Ally McCoist. Originally the settlement was known as Bellmill and consisted of a row of quarry workers houses working in the local stone quarry c1654, the village disappeared after the quarry closed but re-emerged in 1810 as Bellshill, the railway arrived during the 19th century and the village developed as a mining centre. Bellshill is an attractive town with many of the buildings in town dating back to the late-Victorian era, it is surrounded by beautiful scenery and rolling hills and is a popular tourist destination and an ideal location for touring Lanarkshire and Glasgow; it has hotels and holiday accommodation, excellent shopping, restaurants, cafes and pubs. Attractions include the Motherwell Heritage Centre that tells the story of the history of North Lanarkshire, there are a number of parks in the area, the largest being the Strathclyde Country Park with water activities, scenic walks and M and D Scotland’s Theme Park a fairground with rollercoaster’s and rides for all the family. Nearby are the Dalzell Park, the Baron Haugh Nature Reserve and the North Calder Heritage Trail
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Premier Inn Glasgow Bellshill *book online*
Dentist
Dental Surgery
North Road Dental Practice
Doctor
Health and Fitness Club
LivingWell Strathclyde Premier
Restaurant
School
Cardinal Newman High School
Holy Family Primary School
Sacred Heart Primary School
Solicitor
Taxi
Bell Cars
Maxis Taxis
Rank Taxis
Sports Clubs
Bellshill YMCA Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Shops
Places to Stay near Bellshill
Premier Inn Glasgow Bellshill (1.17 miles)
Alona Hotel (1.25 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
Dakota Eurocentral (1.73 miles)
Innkeepers Lodge (1.73 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
Grange Hotel (1.78 miles)
A small, friendly hotel centrally located 20mins from Glasgow and 40mins from Edinburgh.
... MoreOld Mill Hotel (1.82 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
Moorings Hotel (2.23 miles)
Sitting proudly in a wonderful elevated location, this family-run Scottish hotel is situated in an area of natural beauty, with a country park directly on its doorstep. Enjoy a relaxing experience in ... More
Centre Lodge Hotel (2.98 miles)
Express By Holiday Inn, Hamilton Glasgow (3.01 miles)
Offering modern accommodation, the Express By Holiday Inn, Hamilton has been created for value and comfort. Opening in May 2007 this hotel in Hamilton has air conditioned public areas and ... More
Days Inn Hamilton (3.09 miles)
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