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Newarthill is a small village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, situated roughly three miles north-east of the town of Motherwell. It has a population of around 7,800. The Member of Parliament for the local area is Rt. Hon. Dr John Reid, MP. The Member of the Scottish Parliament for the local area is Michael McMahon, MSP. Both men are elected to the constituency of Airdrie and Shotts in their respective Parliaments. North Lanarkshire (Siorrachd Lannraig a Tuath in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland. ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots 2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by Kenneth I... High flats in Motherwell Brandon Parade, the main shopping street in Motherwell, on a typical Saturday Motherwell (Tobar na Màthar in Gaelic) is a large town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, south east of Glasgow. ... John Reid (born 8 May 1947) is a British politician who is Home Secretary and Member of Parliament for the Scottish constituency of Airdrie and Shotts. ... The Scottish Parliaments logo in English and Gaelic. ... Michael McMahon (born 18 September 1961) is a Scottish Labour politician, and Member of the Scottish Parliament for Hamilton North and Bellshill constituency since 1999. ... Constituencies commonly known as Airdrie and Shotts are: Airdrie and Shotts — a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ...

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History

Situated on rich tracts of coal and other minerals, the original settlement of Newarthill occurred in the early to mid-nineteenth century. Coal Coal (IPA: ) is a fossil fuel extracted from the ground by underground mining or open-pit mining (surface mining). ...


Geography

The town of Newarthill is roughly bounded by the Legbrannock Burn to the north, the railway line connecting Carfin and Cleland to the south, the junction of the B7066 with Biggar Road to the east and the A723 to the west. Situated on the northern side of the Clyde Valley, the town rises highest in the north east and slopes downward to the west. The higher land was the centre of initial settlement and holds most of the town's oldest and most significant buildings. Several modern housing estates have appeared on the outskirts and greenbelt areas of the village, rendering it less distinct from the surrounding conurbation. There is no major town centre as such, with inhabitants chiefly relying on the amenities provided by neighbouring settlements such as Motherwell, Hamilton, Wishaw and Glasgow. It is generally considered to consist of two schemes, the older, formerly coal-heated east and the more recent, gas-powered west. This perception has altered slightly in light of large new housing estates encircling the village. Carfin is a small town the place where cha scott grew up. ... Cleland is a small village located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. ... The River Clyde, looking eastwards upstream, as it passes beneath the Kingston Bridge. ... High flats in Motherwell Brandon Parade, the main shopping street in Motherwell, on a typical Saturday Motherwell (Tobar na Màthar in Gaelic) is a large town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, south east of Glasgow. ... The head office of South Lanarkshire Council in Hamilton, known locally as the County Buildings Hamilton is a large town and former Burgh of regality in west central Scotland. ... For the village in England, see Wishaw, Warwickshire Wishaw is a large town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ...


Amenities

The High Street, part of the B7066 connecting Motherwell with the M8, is probably the focal point of community activity with a newsagent, grocer, dental and medical surgeries, veterinarian, credit union, several hair salons and numerous public houses. A memorial to local men who gave their lives in the Great Wars can also be found here. Nearby Woodilee Road offers a small selection of services - supermarket, baker, defunct tanning salon, short-lived hardware store, a bookmakers and a takeaway establishment. There are several local shops and fast food outlets around the rest of the town, and a Post Office toward Carfin. The main tourist accommodation, the Silverburn Hotel, has now re-opened and has been refurbished High flats in Motherwell Brandon Parade, the main shopping street in Motherwell, on a typical Saturday Motherwell (Tobar na Màthar in Gaelic) is a large town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, south east of Glasgow. ... The M8 at Charing Cross in Glasgow The M8 runs under Sauchiehall Street and the Bridge to nowhere Kingston Bridge, looking eastward up the River Clyde Glasgows urban motorway, the M8 is the busiest motorway in Scotland. ... Carfin is a small town the place where cha scott grew up. ...


The local schools are Newarthill Primary, Saint Teresa's Primary, Keir Hardie Memorial Primary and Brannock High School. The local authority-funded community centre, also on High Street, offers a range of activities from nursery care to computing classes. The library on Kirkhall Road offers a modern range of books and other media despite the distinctly 1970s exterior. Sports facilities are few and far between, with the existing pitches within school grounds long since closed to the general public. Newarthill Bowling Club exists just off High Street and adjacent to Newarthill Primary School, however it remains a fairly exclusive, members-only facility. On Mosshall Street, there are several football pitches and an amateur boxing club. A golf course and leisure facility between Newarthill and Newhouse remains incomplete. Generally-speaking, those seeking sports facilities head further afield, for instance to the sports centres of Motherwell, Wishaw and Bellshill. New House, or Newhouse is a hamlet in County Durham, in England. ... High flats in Motherwell Brandon Parade, the main shopping street in Motherwell, on a typical Saturday Motherwell (Tobar na Màthar in Gaelic) is a large town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, south east of Glasgow. ... For the village in England, see Wishaw, Warwickshire Wishaw is a large town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. ... Bellshill is a town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, two miles north of Motherwell. ...


The police station lies near the centre of the village, while fire brigade and hospital facilities have to be sought outwith Newarthill. The nearest hospitals are Wishaw General and Monklands Infirmary. There are two main places of worship, St. Teresa's Chapel and Newarthill Parish Church, with the nearest mosque in New Stevenston. The Masjid al-Haram in Mecca as it exists today A mosque is a place of worship for followers of the Islamic faith. ...


Travel and Transport Facilities

Newarthill is situated within close proximity to the M8, offering road connections to Glasgow, Edinburgh, between and beyond. The B7066 is the major connecting route to Carfin and Motherwell, while those heading west on minor roads will generally do so through Holytown, Mossend and beyond. These roads are well served by regular bus services by companies including First Glasgow, Coakleys, Stepend and Whitelaws. Stepend buses are cheapest and most frequent. These services generally operate until 5pm. Unfortunately there are no bus services on a Sunday. There are several local taxi companies with varying levels of service. The M8 at Charing Cross in Glasgow The M8 runs under Sauchiehall Street and the Bridge to nowhere Kingston Bridge, looking eastward up the River Clyde Glasgows urban motorway, the M8 is the busiest motorway in Scotland. ... Carfin is a small town the place where cha scott grew up. ... High flats in Motherwell Brandon Parade, the main shopping street in Motherwell, on a typical Saturday Motherwell (Tobar na Màthar in Gaelic) is a large town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, south east of Glasgow. ... Holytown Holytown is a small village situated outside Motherwell in the county of North Lanarkshire in Scotland. ... Mossend is the site of a major railway freight terminal in North Lanarkshire in Scotland [1]. The yard is primarily used by EWS. Mossend Magic Category: ... First Glasgow is the largest bus operator in Glasgow, UK. It is part of First Group, a major bus and train operator based in Aberdeen, UK. It operates 118 services in Greater Glasgow and has over 1,000 buses. ...


The closest railway stations, depending on your position in Newarthill, are to be found at Carfin and Holytown (the latter of which, rather confusingly, can be found in New Stevenston). These stations are served by regularly-timetabled trains operated by First Scotrail, connecting Glasgow and Edinburgh. Once again, however, there are currently no services at these stations on Sundays. The nearest mainline station, connecting to services on the East Coast Main Line and West Coast Main Line, is at Motherwell. Carfin is a small town the place where cha scott grew up. ... Holytown Holytown is a small village situated outside Motherwell in the county of North Lanarkshire in Scotland. ... First ScotRail is the brand under which First Group PLC runs its railway franchise to operate all domestic passenger services within Scotland, as well as the cross-border Caledonian Sleeper service to London, England. ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... Edinburgh (pronounced ; Scottish Gaelic: ) is the capital of Scotland and its second-largest city. ... The East Coast Main Line viaduct at Durham. ... The WCML running alongside the M1 motorway at Watford Gap in Northamptonshire A Virgin Pendolino and freight train on the WCML The West Coast Main Line (WCML) is one of the most important intercity railway lines in the United Kingdom, part of the British railway system. ... High flats in Motherwell Brandon Parade, the main shopping street in Motherwell, on a typical Saturday Motherwell (Tobar na Màthar in Gaelic) is a large town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, south east of Glasgow. ...


Public Houses and Takeaways

Newarthill, like several surrounding villages, boasts its fair share of public houses and licensed establishments. These are concentrated in the High Street area and have consistently closed and reopened at the mercy of the drinking public. Currently these include the Cottage Inn, Newarthill Bowling Club, The Club (formerly Newarthill Working Men's Club), the Hibernian Social Club, and the Brannock Inn.


There is a similar volume of fast food takeaways of the more traditional variety - there are Indian and fish and chip restaurants, but no McDonalds or similar multinational brands. Currently these include Sal's Fast Foods (the best chippie in Newarthill) and the Chanda Cottage. Sit-in restaurants and a-la-carte fare are virtually non-existent. The Bakers Oven, a small cafe, situated next to the co-op, has a small sit-in area.


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