“What’s it called? Cumbernauld.” That was the slogan used to promote Cumbernauld on televisions across Scotland, and despite enjoying a measured reception, families soon gravitated towards the town. Created as a antidote to the cramped housing conditions in post-war Glasgow, Cumbernauld has become the 7th largest settlement in Scotland, with over 50,000 people calling it home. Cumbernauld became Scotland’s third New Town in 1955, and was immortalised in film when Gregory’s Girl, the 1981 film starring John Gordon Sinclair as the awkward adolescent, documented teenage life in the town. Cumbernauld was on the map. The press has not always reflected Cumbernauld’s successes: there has been the Plook On The Plinth, of course, when its town centre was awarded – not once but twice, in 2001 and 2005 – the less than welcome accolade of being Scotland’s worst carbuncle. Channel Four’s programme Demolition also voted it the worst building in Britain. Controversial, but Cumbernauld is greater than the sum of its parts, and enjoys low unemployment, and above average earnings. Despite its questionable aesthetic merits, Cumbernauld’s town centre was one of the first shopping centres in the UK, it was a beacon of modernity, and as such is an important part of the country’s history. So too is its football team, Clyde FC. The Bully Wee play their football at Broadwood Stadium, and while their travails in the Scottish First Division may not be easy on the eye, Scottish football would not be the same without them
Attraction
Budget
Innkeepers Lodge *book online*
Premier Inn Glasgow Cumbernauld *book online*
Care Home
Carrickstone House Care Home & Day Hospital
Cumbernauld Care Home
Classes
Dance - Jacqueline Inglis School of Dance
Club
Dentist
Doctor
Central Health Centre
Kenilworth Medical Centre
Kildrum Health Centre
The Surgery
Pub and Bar
Black Bull
Jack Snipe
London
Stables Lounge Bar
Swan Inn
Restaurant
Black Bull
Stables Lounge Bar
Westerwood (The)
School
Abronhill High School
Glencryan School
Greenfaulds High School
St Helens Primary School
Solicitor
Taxi
Central Cab Co
Cumbernauld Taxis
Eastfield Cars
Kwik Kars
Theatre
Vet
Sports Clubs
Broadwood Amateur Boxing Club (Boxing)
Shops
Cumbernauld Village Flower Shop
Craigend Nursery & Coffee Shop
Village Pharmacy
R & J McLachlan
Dreams
T K Maxx
KDMusic
Places to Stay near Cumbernauld
Premier Inn Glasgow Cumbernauld (1.95 miles)
The Boathouse (2.22 miles)
Just a short distance away from Glasgow and Cumbernauld and only a stroll away from Kilsyth, lies a sanctuary a million miles from it all.The Boathouse offers 10 luxurious bedrooms ... More
Westerwood (The) (2.87 miles)
Having just completed a £14 million refurbishment, The Westerwood Hotel & Golf Resort is a heady combination of opulent four-star hotel and golfing paradise, a purpose-built hotel which is set ... More
Glazert Country House Hotel (2.92 miles)
Set in mature gardens bordering the River Glazert, we are a privately owned hotel striving to provide and maintain a very high standard of food, service and facilities.
All bedrooms are en-suite and tastefully furnished, with ... More
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Castlecary House Hotel (4.32 miles)
Castlecary, centrally located very close to Stirling, Falkirk, and Glasgow, is uniquely placed to cater for all business travel and will also please guests who simply wish to relax and ... More | visit website
Halo Crowwood Hotel (4.35 miles)
The Halo Crowwood Hotel is a modern city hotel, situated on the outskirts of Glasgow offering a relaxed out of town atmosphere whilst being only 10 miles from Glasgow city ... More
Glenskirlie House Restaurant (4.58 miles)
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Step inside the exquisite world that is Glenskirlie House and Castle. Two separate venues sharing one spectacular location in the heart of Scotland. Savour the ... More
Smiths Hotel (5.00 miles)
Smiths Hotel is a friendly, family-run hotel in the heart of Kirkintilloch. The hotel offers something for everyone, from contemporary to traditional styles. Choose from one of our 21 en-suite bedrooms which ... More
Centre Lodge Hotel (5.27 miles)
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