Place in North Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.855, -4.071 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 70 64 |
| Population: | 2,670 |
| Dialling code: | 01236 (Coatbridge) |
Bargeddie is a small village in North Lanarkshire, on the eastern fringe of the Greater Glasgow urban area, lying between Coatbridge and Baillieston. Its location close to the M8 motorway and local rail links makes it convenient for commuters, while the surrounding patches of farmland and remnants of industrial land give it an urban‑fringe character.
Historically it grew up around 19th‑ and 20th‑century industry and mining, and there’s still a strong local identity centred on the primary school, community hall and amateur sports clubs; recent years have seen modest regeneration and new housing alongside long‑standing families. The village’s mix of industrial heritage, green spaces and commuter links makes it a typical example of small Lanarkshire settlements adapting to post‑industrial change.
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