Motherwell
United Kingdom · ScotlandGB
Town and administrative centre in Scotland
Motherwell is a town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, around 12 miles (19 km) south east of Glasgow. It has a population of around 32,120. Historically in the parish of Dalziel and part of Lanarkshire, Motherwell is the headquarters for North Lanarkshire Council. Geographically the River Clyde separates Motherwell from Hamilton to the west whereas the South Calder Water separates Motherwell from Carfin to the north-east and New Stevenston and Bellshill towards the north.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 32,590
- Coordinates
- 55.789, -3.992
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Motherwell
Motherwell — a compact town in Scotland, United Kingdom — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 32,590 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are culture and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Motherwell
Culture in Motherwell
(2)Our data lists Cathedrals and Religious Sites as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Motherwell's own activity tags.
Adventure in Motherwell
(1)Adventure in Motherwell covers Theme Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Motherwell.
Best time to visit Motherwell
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Motherwell are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Scotland. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Motherwell that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Motherwell known for?
- Motherwell, in Scotland, United Kingdom, is best known for culture and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 32,590 residents.
- What can you do in Motherwell?
- Recorded activities in Motherwell include Cathedrals, Religious Sites and Theme Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Motherwell?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Motherwell located?
- Motherwell is located in Scotland, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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