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Known for
Scotland's first new town (1947), the National Museum of Rural Life, Hunter House (birthplace of the Hunter brothers who made vital contributions to medicine), and South Lanarkshire's largest town
A little history
East Kilbride was Scotland's first designated New Town in 1947 — built to rehouse Glasgow overspill. The town centre was designed with a network of pedestrianised streets. Hunter House was the birthplace of John and William Hunter, the 18th century physicians who transformed surgery and anatomy.
The National Museum of Rural Life is excellent — farm and country life in Scotland through the centuries. Hunter House for the remarkable medical history. The town centre shopping is extensive. Calderglen Country Park for walking.
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The town has good independent food alongside the extensive retail. The surrounding South Lanarkshire area has good suburban restaurants.
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East Kilbride is a place in South Lanarkshire known for scotland's first new town (1947), the National Museum of Rural Life, Hunter House (birthplace of the Hunter brothers who made vital contributions to medicine), and South Lanarkshire's largest town. East Kilbride was Scotland's first designated New Town in 1947 — built to rehouse Glasgow overspill. The population is around 73,000.
The town has good independent food alongside the extensive retail. The surrounding South Lanarkshire area has good suburban restaurants.
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Roam covers East Kilbride and the surrounding area in South Lanarkshire, including Hairmyres, Stewartfield, Westwood, Calderwood, Peel Park, Nerston, Jackton and Thorntonhall.
