North Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire is an administrative area in central Scotland that includes urban centers such as Motherwell alongside rural areas and smaller towns. The territory contains a mix of developed communities and open landscapes spread across its boundaries.

The area was created in 1996 following a local government reorganization and developed from a former industrial center focused on coal mining and steel production. This shift marked a transition from resource-based industries to a modern administrative region.

Multiple festivals throughout North Lanarkshire celebrate regional traditions, while museums and galleries preserve the industrial heritage of former mining communities.

The area benefits from good road connections that link various local centers to the broader Glasgow region and beyond. Visitors will find accessible routes between different communities throughout the territory.

Hartwood Psychiatric Hospital, built in the late 1800s, reflects Scotland's approach to mental health care over many decades. The Victorian building tells the story of how treatment practices evolved over time.

Location: Scotland

Inception: April 1, 1996

Capital city: Motherwell

Part of: Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Region

Shares border with: South Lanarkshire

Website: http://northlan.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 55.82900,-3.92200

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42