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The town of Carluke (Gaelic: Cathair MoLuaig) lies in the heart of the Scottish countryside in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, 5.4 miles North-West of Lanark and 5 miles South-East of Wishaw. Carluke is largely a commuting town, with a variety of small stores and supermarkets available at its centre. Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) is a member of the Goidelic branch of Celtic languages. ... South Lanarkshire (Siorrachd Lannraig a Deas in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, covering the southern part of the traditional county of Lanarkshire. ... This article is about the country. ... “Miles” redirects here. ... This article describes the town in Scotland. ... For the village in England, see Wishaw, Warwickshire Wishaw (Scots Wishae) is a large town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. ...

History

In a charter by Robert I, dated 1315, Carluke is written "Carneluk"; at different periods it appears as Carlowck, Carlowk, Carluk, Carlook, Carlouk and Carluke. Car or Caer tells us that it is a height or strong position and Luke suggests that it may be dedicated to the saint of that name, however there is evidence that the earliest church was dedicated to St. Andrew. Saint Andrew (Greek: Andreas, manly), the Christian Apostle, brother of Saint Peter, was born at Bethsaida on the Lake of Galilee. ...

The town was chartered as a Royal Burgh in 1662^[1]. Carluke expanded during through the industrial age, with work involving corn milling, cotton weaving, coal mining and the manufacture of bricks, glass, confectionery and jam. Surface coal mining in Wyoming. ... For other uses, see Brick (disambiguation). ... This article is about the material. ... It has been suggested that Candy be merged into this article or section. ... Jam from berries Jam (also known as jelly or preserves) is a type of sweet spread or condiment made with fruits or sometimes vegetables, sugar, and sometimes pectin if the fruits natural pectin content is insufficient to produce a thick product. ...

Present

After years of pedestrianisation, Carluke town centre and High Street has been subject to a £2.35million redevelopment project^[2]. Traffic is now allowed, albeit in one direction, through the High Street.

The town currently has 5 primary schools, Carluke Primary, High Mill Primary, Kirkton Primary, Crawforddyke Primary and St Athanasius Primary, all of which are in the process of being rebuilt or refurbished. Carluke High School is also being rebuilt, on its current site, ready for opening in 2007.

Carluke High School currently shares some facilities with Carluke Leisure Centre, and will continue to do so when the new school building is complete.

The town has regular direct train links to Glasgow (via Motherwell), Lanark, and North Berwick (via Haymarket). The Carluke railway station is a railway station in Carluke, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... , For the former parliamentary constituency, see Motherwell (UK Parliament constituency). ... This article describes the town in Scotland. ... This article is about the town in Scotland. ... Haymarket is an area of Edinburgh, Scotland. ...

Notable Figures

The town has the distinction of being home to three gallant recipients of the Victoria Cross, and is the birthplace of General William Roy. Carluke was also famous for being the home of Scott's jam, which was recently downsized, and subsequently bought over. For other uses, see Victoria Cross (disambiguation). ... William Roy (1726 - July 1, 1790), was a Scottish surveyor, military draughtsman and antiquary, born in Carluke, South Lanarkshire. ...

Local Villages

• Braidwood, Lanarkshire
• Forth, Lanarkshire
• Law, South Lanarkshire
• Kilncadzow

Braidwood is a small village, near Carluke, in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. ... Forth is a village, near Carluke in South Lanarkshire, Scotland with a population of 2,220. ... Law is a village situated between Carluke and Wishaw in South Lanarkshire, Scotland with a population of 2,883. ... Kilncadzow (originally Kilcadzow[1]) is a hamlet in rural South Lanarkshire, lying roughly 5km north of Lanark and 5km west by north-west of Carluke, on the A721 road. ...

External links

• Carluke Community Website
• Carluke Development Trust
• Carluke High School
• Carluke Parish Historical Society (incl. maps & historical records)
• Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes
• Carluke Rotary Club
• Images of Carluke on Flickr.com
• Information on Carluke Leisure Centre.
• Kirkton Church, Carluke
• St John's Church, Carluke
• Windows Live local aerial view of Carluke Braidwood and Law

Satire

• Carluke Guide

Like many small towns in the area, Carluke attracts criticism from those who view the area as devoid of facilities, especially for the young. This site, billing Carluke as a large tourist spot, capitalises on that perception.

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