Eaglesham is a village to the west of East Kilbride, Scotland, set amongst the hills of East Renfrewshire. As well as being famous for its 18th century architecture, Eaglesham is noted for being where Rudolph Hess was captured after fleeing from Germany during World War Two. East Kilbride (Cille Bhrìghde an Ear in Scottish Gaelic) is a town in West Central Scotland, about 10 miles south of Glasgow. ... Scottish Executive - official site of the Scottish Executive Scottish Parliament - official site of The Scottish Parliament BBC Scotland - Scottish history, news and travel pages from BBC The Gazetteer for Scotland - Extensive guide to the places and people of Scotland, by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and University of Edinburgh Scotland... East Renfrewshire (Siorrachd Rinn Friù an Ear in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland. ... Rudolf Hess Rudolf Hess should not be confused with the other prominent Nazi, Rudolf Höß (also spelled Höss or Hoess. ... Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a mid-20th century conflict that engulfed much of the globe and is accepted as the largest and deadliest...
The present village of Eaglesham is of comparatively modern origin--an ancient hamlet of the same name having been demolished in 1769 by Alexander, 10th Earl of Eglinton, to make way for it, he having some time previously drawn up a plan for its erection.
There are a considerable number of old memorial stones in the Eaglesham burying-ground, but none which call for special remark, with the exception of a monument erected to the memory of two individuals who were put to death for their adherence to the Solemn League and Covenant, in the reign of the Second Charles.
Near Eaglesham the vestiges of an ancient castle are still pointed out, which is said to have been erected with the English gold obtained on that occasion.
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