Travel to Rutherglen Map
Rutherglen tourist guide map of landmarks & destinations by Walkfo
Explore197
travel
spots
When travelling to Rutherglen, Walkfo’s has created a travel guide & Rutherglen overview of Rutherglen’s hotels & accommodation, Rutherglen’s weather through the seasons & travel destinations / landmarks in Rutherglen. Experience a unique Rutherglen when you travel with Walkfo as your tour guide to Rutherglen map.
Rutherglen history
Rutherglen received the status of a Royal Burgh in 1126 by Royal Charter from King David I of Scotland. It gradually diminished in importance as neighbouring Glasgow grew in power and size.
Etymology
The name of Rutherglen, as well as its Scots name Ruglen, is perhaps from Scottish Gaelic An Ruadh-Ghleann ‘the red valley’ The derivation may also however be Welsh, or Cumbric and mean “the valley of Rydderch”
Rutherglen map & travel guide with history & landmarks to explore
Visit Rutherglen Walkfo Stats
With 197 travel places to explore on our Rutherglen travel map, Walkfo is a personalised tour guide to tell you about the places in Rutherglen as you travel by foot, bike, car or bus. No need for a physical travel guide book or distractions by phone screens, as our geo-cached travel content is automatically triggered on our Rutherglen map when you get close to a travel location (or for more detailed Rutherglen history from Walkfo).
| Travel Location: Travel Area: | Rutherglen [zonearea] | Audio spots: Physical plaques: | 197 30 | Population: | [zonesize] |
|---|
Average seasonal temperatures at zone
Tourist Guide to Rutherglen Map
Rutherglen map historic spot | Rutherglen map tourist destination | Rutherglen map plaque | Rutherglen map geographic feature |
| Walkfo Rutherglen travel map key: visit National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top travel destinations in Rutherglen | |||