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Coatbridge North

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About

Coatbridge North ward encompasses residential neighbourhoods like Whifflet and Shawhead, alongside significant industrial heritage land. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war and modern housing, with local services centred on pockets of retail and community facilities. The Monkland Canal, a remnant of the area's pivotal role in Scotland's iron and steel industry, runs through the ward, its towpath now used for walking and cycling.

The physical landscape is marked by large, regenerated former industrial sites, with some open green spaces like Drumpellier Country Park on its eastern fringes. Transport infrastructure is dominant, with the M8 motorway and main railway lines forming major boundaries. The ward functions primarily as a commuter area for Glasgow and wider Central Scotland, with ongoing developments focusing on new housing and further reclamation of its industrial past.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.