Carluke
Understand
Home to over 15,000 people, Carluke is the largest town in Clydesdale, however it is relatively small compared to other towns in South Lanarkshire (the local authority area), with Hamilton and East Kilbride having populations of around 53,000 and 75,000 respectively. Its history dates back to at least 1315 and, in 1662 the town was given the status of Royal Burgh. Originally a market town, Carluke flourished during the era of industrialisation with such work as corn milling, cotton weaving and coal mining being undertaken here, as well as the manufacture of commodities such as bricks, glass and confectionary, with one 19th century jam factory continue to operate in the town to this day.
Get in
There are three methods of travel into Carluke: by bus, by train and by car.
By train
Services between Lanark and Glasgow stop at Carluke on a twice hourly basis each way. If travelling from Edinburgh, Stirling or the North, take the train to Glasgow Central and connect to the Lanark service. Coming from England, travel to Carstairs and continue your journey by bus to Lanark. All rail services in Scotland are operated by Abellio Scotrail.
By bus
Travelling from Douglas, Biggar, Carstairs or Lesmahagow, first take the bus to Lanark. From Lanark, take service 41 (Lanark to Hamilton) or 240X (Lanark to Glasgow). From Glasgow, take the 240 or 240X from Buchanan Bus Station, however there are several 240 services, some of which terminate before Carluke so ensure the bus you take is destined for either Carluke or Lanark. There are several services which pass through Motherwell and Wishaw before reaching Carluke.
By car
The A73 and A721 are the main roads leading into Carluke. Travelling from Glasgow or Edinburgh, take the M8 and turn off on junction 6 for the A73. If coming from the South of Scotland or England, take the M74, turn off on junction 8 for the A71 and continue to Newmains, where the A71 meets the A73 and continue south to Carluke. Alternatively, take the A7 or A68 to Selkirk, then follow the A707 and then A72 through Pebbles and west towards the A721, which leads directly to Carluke.
Get around
See
Do
Buy
- 🌍 Ramsay of Carluke, 22 Mount Stewart St, ☎ +44 1555 772277. Bacon Curers of Distinction since 1857. Quality pork, beef, lamb and cooked meats.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- 🌍 The Popinjay Hotel, 15 Lanark Rd, Rosebank, ☎ +44 1555 860441.
Connect
Go next
The historic market town of Lanark is a short 10 minute drive away, featuring many listed buildings, restaurants, bars and nature reserves. New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is just 5 minutes from Lanark and is home to a well preserved 18th century industrial village.