North Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire is a council area located in the heart of Scotland. With the city of Glasgow a short commute away, North Lanarkshire acts as the bedroom community of the metropolitan area. It also shares borders with East Dunbartonshire, Falkirk, Stirling, South Lanarkshire and West Lothian. The council area was carved out in 1996 and has a total population of 326,400 that is divided among small and large towns, villages and hamlets. Motherwell is the administrative headquarters of the council area and also an important industrial and trade centre. It was called the Steelopolis of Scotland during the 19th and early 20th century owing to its large steel manufacturing base. The River Clyde and its tributaries traverse much of the council area and its wetlands host many rare birds. North Lanarkshire is blessed with a lush green landscape and is also home to many historical sites. Find your new home in North Lanarkshire today.