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The county town of Lanarkshire, Hamilton is situated in west central Scotland and serves as the main administrative centre of the South Lanarkshire council area. It lies 12 miles south-east of Glasgow, and 35 miles south-west of Edinburgh on the south bank of the River Clyde at its confluence with the Avon Water. This article is about the country. ... 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. ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Edinburgh (disambiguation). ... The River Clyde opening out at Newark Castle, Port Glasgow past Clydeport Ocean Terminal, Greenock, to the Firth of Clyde on the left, and to the right past Ardmore Point to the Gare Loch. ... The River Avon Water is a river in Scotland and a tributary of the River Clyde. ...

History

The town of Hamilton was originally known as Cadzow (the "z" representing the letter yogh, ie pronounced Cadihou), but was re-named in honour of James Hamilton, 1st Lord Hamilton. The Hamilton family constructed many landmark buildings in the area including the Mausoleum in Strathclyde Park, which has the longest echo of any building in the world. ^[1] The letter yogh (Ȝ ȝ; Middle English: ogh) was used in Middle English and Middle Scots, representing y (IPA: ) and various velar phonemes. ... Sir James Hamilton of Cadzow (d. ... Hamilton Mausoleum is located in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK. It is the resting place of the family of the Dukes of Hamilton. ... Strathclyde Loch, looking north Strathclyde Park (or Strathclyde Country Park) is a large country park located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. ...

Other historic buildings in the area include Hamilton Old Parish Church - a Georgian era building completed in (1734)- and the only church to have been built by William Adam. The graveyard of the old parish church contains some of the remains of the Covenanters. The old Edwardian Town Hall now houses the library and concert hall. The Townhouse complex underwent a sympathetic modernisation in 2002 and opened to the public in summer 2004. The ruins of Cadzow Castle also lie in Chatelherault Country Park, 2 miles from the town centre. Hamilton Old Parish Church is a Church of Scotland parish church serving part of the Burgh of Hamilton in Lanarkshire, Scotland. ... William Adam (1689–June 24, 1748) was a Scottish architect, mason, and entrepreneur. ... The Edwardian period or Edwardian era in the United Kingdom is the period 1901 to 1910, the reign of King Edward VII. It is sometimes extended to include the period to the start of World War I in 1914 or even the end of the war in 1918. ... Hamilton Library prior to 2002 renovation This article is in the process of being updated! Hamilton Townhouse is a complex in Hamilton which is operated by South Lanarkshire Council and contains both the towns main public hall (formerly known as Hamilton Town Hall) and public library, as well as... Cadzow Castle is a medieval ruin situated a few miles outside Hamilton, Scotland. ... Chatelherault Country Park is a Park in Hamilton, Scotland. ...

Hamilton Palace was the largest non-Royal residence in the Western World, located in the north-east of the town. A former seat of the Dukes of Hamilton, it was built in 1695, subsequently much enlarged, and demolished in 1921 due to ground subsidence. It is widely acknowledged as having been one of the grandest houses in Scotland, was visited and admired by Queen Victoria, and was written about by Daniel Defoe. Hamilton Palace, the former seat of the Dukes of Hamilton, was first built in 1695 and stood until its demolition in 1921. ...

Hamilton is twinned with Châtellerault in France. This connection dates from the 16th century when the title Duc de Châtellerault was conferred on James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran. The Duke's hunting lodge (now in Chatelherault Country Park), a primary school and new railway station are named 'Chatelherault' for this reason. Châtellerault is a commune in the Vienne département, in the Poitou-Charentes région of France. ... The French noble title of Duc de Châtellerault has been created several times. ... James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran (c. ...

To the north of the Palace Grounds is the Low Parks Museum, housed in an old inn and recently refurbished. The oldest building in Hamilton, the museum was a 16th century inn and was an old staging post for journeys between Glasgow and Edinburgh. The museum contains extensive exhibits on Hamilton Palace and also on the local Cameronian Scottish Rifles regiment (disbanded in 1968). The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, the only regiment of rifles amongst the Scottish regiments of infantry. ...

Economy

Service industries and local government are major employers in Hamilton, as are HSBC, Frirst Direct and Philips, the Dutch electronics conglomerate. The town centre has been regenerated over the last decade by creating two new indoor shopping centres and the Palace Grounds Retail Park (Stores include Marks & Spencer, WH Smith, BHS, Woolworths, Body Shop, Costa Coffee, Game, Subway, McDonalds, Boots, Burtons, Dorothy Perkins, Vodafone, and Hallmark).

A Frankie & Benny's and a new Tutti Tuscan Grill, along with various other national retail outlets are situated in a redeveloped part of the Palace Grounds that are visible upon entering the town from the M74 motorway. The creation of a circular Town Square has resulted in Hamilton receiving numerous town planning awards during the past decade. This development transformed the Hamilton side of Strathclyde Park, which was the original site of the Duke's palace. The area is still under development with the remainder of the indoor town centre due to be finished by late 2008/ early 2009. A landmark Holiday Inn hotel opened in early June 2007. M74 near Larkhall. ...

Hamilton has been a Fairtrade Town since 2005. Fairtrade Town is a status awarded by the Fairtrade Foundation in the United Kingdom and Channel Islands, describing an area which is committed to the promotion of Fairtrade-labelled goods. ...

Hamilton Townhouse & Library

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Culture and Sport

The area near Hamilton West railway station and Peacock Cross has also changed with the demolition of Hamilton Accies' original Douglas Park stadium in 1994. A retail park was built on the site with New Douglas Park added behind it in 2001. Hamilton Academical Football Club (the Accies) were formed in 1874 and are one of Scotland's oldest senior clubs. They take their name from Hamilton Academy, now called Hamilton Grammar School, the oldest school in the town (founded 1588). They are the only professional football team in the UK to originate from a school team and currently play in the Scottish First Division. Hamilton West railway station serves Hamilton, South Lanarkshire in Scotland, lying on the Argyle Line. ... Douglas Park is the old stadium of Hamilton Academical F.C.. The Club left the stadium in 1994 due to the ill-repair of the stadium and financial problems. ... New Douglas Park is the home to Hamilton Academical of the Scottish First Division in Hamilton. ... Hamilton Academical is a football club from Hamilton, Scotland. ... Hamilton Grammar School is a comprehensive secondary school serving the town of Hamilton and other areas of South Lanarkshire. ...

The Hamilton Accies Rugby Club can be found at the Leigh Bent sports ground, Leigh Bent Road. The first XV currently play in the Scottish Premier 2 League following seven successive promotions.

Hamilton Park Racecourse is situated alongside the town's Bothwell Road.

Other Entertainment in Hamilton

The town of Hamilton is home to various entertainment venues. A multiplex Vue Cinema is located in the redeveloped Palace Grounds area, close to the Hamilton Palace nightclub. There is a high provision of football, cricket, rugby and basketball pitches alongside the Mausoleum. Part of Strathclyde Park is sited within Hamilton's boundary, and containing world class water-sport facilities.

Education

There are currently three comprehensive high schools in the town - Hamilton Grammar, John Ogilvie and Holy Cross. Hamilton also has one private school - Hamilton College, next to the Hamilton Park racecourse. Hamilton College is a co-educational independent Christian school in Hamilton, Scotland. ... Hamilton Park, also know as Brewster Park and Howard Avenue Grounds is a former baseball ground located in New Haven, CT. The ground was home to the New Haven Elm Citys of the National Association during the 1875 season. ...

Hamilton is a university town with The University of the West of Scotland campus sited on Almada Street. It is proposed to create The University of The West of Scotland by a merger of the University of Paisley and Bell College in Autumn (fall) 2008. ...

Famous Hamiltonians

Charles Alston (1683-November 22, 1760) was a Scottish botanist. ... Joanna Baillie (1762-1851), poetess and dramatist. ... Matthew Baillie (born October 27, 1761 in Shotts, North Lanarkshire, Scotland; died September 23, 1823 in Gloucestershire, England) was a Scottish physician and pathologist. ... James Jim Bett (born November 25, 1959 in Hamilton) is a Scottish former professional footballer, who predominantly played for Aberdeen. ... Brett as Jane Collins in EastEnders Laurie Brett (born 1970) is an actress who is best known for playing Jane Beale in EastEnders since 2004. ... Ian Buchanan, in a still from the opening sequence of All My Children. ... The first snooker player to achieve a break of greater than 147 in tournament play. ... Sir Alexander Kirkland Cairncross (aka Alec Cairncross), brother of the spy John Cairncross and father of journalist Frances Cairncross, was born in Lanarkshire on February 11, 1911; died October 21, 1998. ... Brian Francis Connolly (born October 5, 1945, died February 9, 1997) was a Scottish rock vocalist best known as the lead singer for the glam rock band Sweet. ... David (Davie) Cooper (February 25, 1956 - March 23, 1995) was a professional football player. ... Eric Robertson Cullen (July 12, 1965 — August 16, 1996) was a Scottish actor with achondroplasia, a type of dwarfism. ... William Cullen (April 15, 1710 – February 5, 1790) was a Scottish physician and chemist. ... Barry Ferguson MBE (born Hamilton, Scotland, February 2, 1978) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays in midfield. ... Steven John Fletcher, MP, BSc (Eng), MBA (born June 17, 1972) is a Canadian politician. ... Gay Hamilton (born 29 April 1943 in Lanarkshire, Scotland) is an actress who had many roles between 1966 and 1980. ... Paul Hartley (born 19 October 1976, in Glasgow) is a Scottish professional footballer, currently playing for Celtic in the Scottish Premier League. ... Born Cardiff, South Wales, UK July 27, 1973. ... Andy Kane (nicknamed Handy Andy), born October 25, 1965, married to his school sweetheart and the father of three daughters and one son. ... Allan Lee (born 23 August 1963 in Hamilton, Scotland, UK) is a film editor that has been nominated for two Genie Awards (as of 2005). ... Sir William Edmond Logan (April 20, 1798 - June 22, 1875) was a noted 19th century Canadian geologist. ... Margo MacDonald MSP (born 19 April 1943) is a Scottish politician, a Member of the Scottish Parliament and a former Member of the British House of Commons. ... Walter McGowan, MBE (born 13 October 1942 in Burnbank, Scotland), is a retired Scottish boxer. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... James Macpherson (October 27, 1736–February 17, 1796), was a Scottish poet, known as the translator of the Ossian cycle of poems (also known as the Oisín cycle). ... Paul McStay MBE (born 22 October 1964, in Hamilton) is a former football player who spent his entire career with Scottish team Celtic F.C. He signed for Celtic aged seventeen from Celtic Boys Club and was given the role of captain of the club in 1990. ... Chief Constable McWhirter Alastair McWhirter is an English Police Officer. ... Arthur Numan (born 14 December 1969 in Heemskerk, Netherlands) is a retired Dutch footballer. ... Helen Orr Gordon, or, as she became known, Eleanor Gordon (born 1933 in Hamilton, Scotland) was a Scottish swimmer. ... Raymond Scott Robertson (born in Hamilton, Scotland, on 11 December 1959) and was educated at Glasgow University, graduating Master of Arts with Honours in Modern History and Politics. ... Bobby Shearer Bobby Shearer was a Scottish professional footballer. ... John Jock Stein CBE (5 October 1922 - 10 September 1985) was one of the most notable managers in British football history. ... Bishop Emeritus Maurice Taylor (born 5 May 1926) was the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Galloway, Scotland 1981-2004. ... Alison Walker (born in 1960) in Hamilton, Scotland is a Scottish broadcaster. ... Nicol Williamson as Merlin in Excalibur Nicol Williamson (b. ... Jackie Bird (born July 31, 1962) is a Scottish newsreader, working for BBC Scotland. ...

Geography

Chatelherault Hunting Lodge

Hamilton has three railway stations, Hamilton Central, Hamilton West & Chatelherault on the Hamilton Circle railway line and is 22 minutes from Glasgow. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2048x1536, 994 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Hamilton, South Lanarkshire Chatelherault Country Park User:AlistairMcMillan/Edits Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2048x1536, 994 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Hamilton, South Lanarkshire Chatelherault Country Park User:AlistairMcMillan/Edits Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from... The Argyle Line is a suburban railway located in West Central Scotland. ...

By road the town is to the west of the M74 motorway, which is the main southerly link to England which joins the M6 just north of Carlisle. For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...

The main route from Edinburgh is the M8 (leave at junction 6 or 7).

Areas of Hamilton:

• Avongrove
• Burnbank
• Barncluith
• Earnock Estate
• Eddlewood
• Fairhill
• Ferniegair
• High Earnock
• Hillhouse
• Little Earnock
• Low Waters
• Meikle Earnock
• Silvertonhill
• Torheads Farm
• West Craigs
• Whitehill

Hamilton Old Parish Church

Towns and Cities near Hamilton: Avongrove is a private housing estate in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and a subdivision of Hamilton on the outskirts of Hamilton off the Strathaven road opposite Eddlewood. ... Image:Burnbank Parish. ... Barncluith is an area of Hamilton, Scotland. ... Earnock Estate is a private residential area in Hamilton and is located just east of High Earnock and south of Hillhouse. ... Eddlewood is a residential area at the south of Hamilton, Scotland. ... Fairhill is an area in the town of Hamilton, South Lanarkshire,. The area has such amenities include schools, churches, civic centre(new civic centre currently under construction due for completion in 2008 and shopping facilities. ... Ferniegair is a small village between Hamilton and Larkhall in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. ... High Earnock is mainly a private housing estate to the west of Hamilton town centre. ... Hillhouse is a council-built housing estate in the west of Hamilton district, in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. ... Meikle Earnock is a quiet place in the town of Hamilton. ... Silvertonhill is an area of Scotland situated north of central Hamilton. ... West Craigs is the name given to two separate areas of Scotland. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion, because: it is patent nonsense. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 612 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Hamilton, South Lanarkshire Hamilton Old Parish Church Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 612 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Hamilton, South Lanarkshire Hamilton Old Parish Church Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital...

• Glasgow 12 miles
• Bothwell 2 miles
• Strathaven 7 miles
• East Kilbride 9 miles
• Edinburgh 35 miles
• Carlisle 75 miles

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• Hamilton Circle Railway Line
• Glasgow International Airport (25 minutes drive)
• Edinburgh International Airport (35 minutes drive)
• Glasgow Prestwick Airport (45 minutes drive)

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Town twinning

• Châtellerault, France

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References

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Links

Tourism

• Hamilton Tourist Information Centre
• Visit Scotland: Hamilton
• Low Parks Museum and Hamilton Mausoleum

• Chatelherault Country Park

Other

• Udston mining disaster
• The Regent Shopping Centre
• Hamiltom Park Racecourse
• The Hamilton Advertiser (Newspaper)