Place in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.73, -3.832 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 85 50 |
| Population: | 13,370 |
| Dialling code: | 01555 (Lanark) |
Carluke in South Lanarkshire, Scotland sits in the fertile Clyde Valley and has long been shaped by agriculture and the fruit-growing orchards of the surrounding countryside. It started to expand in the 19th century with local mining and light industry and today combines a traditional high street and Victorian buildings with modern housing and commuter links, making it popular for people working in Glasgow and other nearby centres.
Locally there’s a strong sense of community, reflected in clubs, sports teams and seasonal events, while the town’s economy mixes retail, small manufacturing and services. Its position close to market towns such as Lanark and within easy reach of larger urban areas gives Carluke a blend of rural character and practical connectivity.
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