Place in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.819, -4.209 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 61 60 |
| Population: | 31,180 |
| Dialling code: | 0141 (Glasgow) |
Rutherglen in South Lanarkshire, Scotland sits just south‑east of Glasgow and close to the River Clyde. One of the country’s oldest royal burghs with medieval origins, it still has a compact historic centre with notable civic buildings and a visible industrial past.
Historically dependent on weaving, coal and heavy industry including glassmaking, Rutherglen has become largely residential and commuter‑oriented while undergoing ongoing regeneration and retail development. The town retains a strong community identity, seen in local clubs and football at Rutherglen Glencairn, and offers a mix of traditional working‑class character and modern redevelopment.