Visit Hamilton, South Lanarkshire Places

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Hamilton, South Lanarkshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Hamilton, South Lanarkshire

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Hamilton, South Lanarkshire history

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The town of Hamilton was originally known as Cadzow or Cadyou (Middle Scots: Cadȝow), pronounced /kadyu/. It is an ancient settlement, possibly dating back to the days of Strathclyde, or perhaps earlier. A lost medieval settlement was excavated in the 2010s near the Clyde, only around 1 mile from the current town.

Hamilton, South Lanarkshire geography / climate

By road the town is to the west of the M74 motorway, which joins the M6 just north of Carlisle. The main route from Edinburgh is the M8, leaving at junctions 6 or 7.

You can visit Hamilton, South Lanarkshire places with Walkfo Hamilton, South Lanarkshire to hear history at Hamilton, South Lanarkshire’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Hamilton, South Lanarkshire has 58 places to visit in our interactive Hamilton, South Lanarkshire map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Hamilton, South Lanarkshire places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Hamilton, South Lanarkshire & the surrounding areas.

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58 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Hamilton, South Lanarkshire places to visit

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Hamilton, South Lanarkshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Hamilton, South Lanarkshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Hamilton, South Lanarkshire’s information audio spots:

Hamilton Palace Hamilton Palace was a country house in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The former seat of the Dukes of Hamilton, it dated from the 14th century and was enlarged in the 17th and 19th centuries. The palace was demolished between 1921 and 1926.

Hamilton Barracks Hamilton Barracks was a military installation in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. It was located in the south-east of Scotland. It is located on the outskirts of Glasgow.

Hamilton West railway station Hamilton West railway station serves the Hamilton West area of Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, in Scotland, lying on the Argyle Line. It is situated next to New Douglas Park, home to Hamilton Academical Football Club. The station is operated by Abellio ScotRail who provide all passenger services.

Hamilton Park Racecourse Hamilton Park Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue in Hamilton, Scotland. Racing has been staged in Hamilton since 1782 and it is now part of Scotland’s great sporting heritage. The present racecourse opened in 1926 and since 1973 it has been owned by the Hamilton Park Trust.

Chatelherault Country Park Chatelherault Country Park is a country park in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Its name is derived from the French town of Châtellerault. The country park is centred on the former hunting lodge, a folly designed to be seen from the now demolished Hamilton Palace. The lodge was designed by William Adam and completed in 1734.

Cadzow Castle Cadzow Castle was constructed between 1500 and 1550 at a site one mile south-east of the centre of Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The castle sits above a gorge overlooking the Avon Water in what is now Chatelherault Country Park, but was previously the hunting grounds of the Duke of Hamilton’s estate of Hamilton Palace.

Bothwellhaugh Roman Fort Bothwellhaugh Roman Fort is a site now located in Strathclyde Country Park in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is east of where the South Calder Water flows into Strathlde Loch. The fort is a scheduled monument.

Woodhead, Hamilton, Scotland Woodhead in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire lies south of Little Earnock and north of Meikle Earnock. The main area in Woodhead is Woodhead Green. The houses are largely local authority homes probably around 40–50 years old.

Battle of Bothwell Bridge Battle of Bothwell Bridge, or Bothwell Brig, took place on 22 June 1679. It was fought between government troops and militant Presbyterian Covenanters. The battle signalled the end of their brief rebellion.

Udston Hospital Udston Hospital is a health facility in Farm Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Lanarkshire.

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