Strathaven
Place in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.68, -4.07 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 69 44 |
| Population: | 7,480 |
| Dialling code: | 01357 |
Strathaven in South Lanarkshire, Scotland is a compact hilltop market town set in the gentle Avon valley, taking its name from the nearby Avon Water and the historic district of Avondale. It sits within easy reach of larger centres such as East Kilbride and around twenty miles from Glasgow, giving it a mix of rural character and commuter convenience.
The town centre has a well-preserved, stone-built feel with a conservation area and the remains of an old tower house often referred to as Strathaven Castle, while the surrounding countryside attracts walkers and cyclists. Locally the economy combines agricultural roots with small shops, independent businesses and light industry, and the community is known for its active calendar of events from gala days and markets to seasonal food and cultural gatherings.
Postcode districts covering Strathaven
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 14 miles
- Paisley 18.1 miles
- East Kilbride 7.4 miles
- Hamilton 6.3 miles
- Cumbernauld 18.9 miles
- Kilmarnock 17.6 miles
- Coatbridge 12.5 miles
- Airdrie 13.5 miles
- Falkirk 24.8 miles
- Irvine 23 miles
- Motherwell 8.3 miles
- Rutherglen 11 miles
Neighbouring places
- Avondale and Stonehouse Ward 1 mile
- Glassford Place 2.1 miles
- Chapelton Place 2.5 miles
- Stonehouse Place 3.4 miles
- Quarter Place 4.4 miles
- Larkhall Place 5.4 miles
- Hamilton West and Earnock Ward 5.5 miles
- Hamilton South Ward 5.6 miles
- Kirkmuirhill and Blackwood Place 5.9 miles
- Ashgill Place 6.2 miles
- Hamilton Place 6.3 miles
- Netherburn Place 6.6 miles
Example postcodes in Strathaven
ML10 6ZJ, ML10 6NN, ML10 6FR, ML10 6JF, ML10 6GZ, ML10 6XW, ML10 6XR, ML10 6UP, ML10 6BA … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 19.4 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 23.4 miles
- Larkhall Railway Station 5.5 miles
- Merryton Rail Station 5.9 miles
Hotels near Strathaven Ad
- Strathaven Hotel 0.6 miles
- Crossbasket Castle 5 7.4 miles
- Radstone Hotel 3 5.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Hamilton 3 6.8 miles
- The Old School Guest House 3 5.1 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park 3 7.6 miles
- Best Western Motherwell Centre Moorings Hotel 3 8 miles
- The Parkville Hotel 8.1 miles
- The Torrance Hotel 4 7.3 miles
- Ramada by Wyndham East Kilbride 4 7 miles
Schools in Strathaven
- Kirklandpark Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Primary School Primary
- Strathaven Academy Secondary
- Wester Overton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Muirburn Estate 2 miles
- New Douglas Park Stadium 7.1 miles
- Hamilton Park Racecourse Recreation 7.5 miles
- Fir Park Stadium 7.8 miles
- Stonebyres Estate 8.6 miles
- The Lee Estate 9.3 miles
- Lanfine Estate 10.5 miles
- Hampden Park Stadium 12.3 miles
- Cliftonhill Stadium 12.7 miles
- Celtic Park Stadium 12.8 miles
- Douglas Castle Estate 12.9 miles
- Gartsherrie House Estate 12.9 miles