The tenth most-populous locality in Scotland, the town of Cumbernauld was designated as a New Town in 1955, leading to its rapid development and expansion.
Cumbernauld is situated in the Central Belt of Scotland, within the historic county of Dunbartonshire and the council area of North Lanarkshire. Geographically located between the Forth and Clyde watersheds, the town is culturally connected to Glasgow. Its designation as a New Town was intended to reduce the housing pressure in Glasgow, so many of its residents have connections with Scotland's largest city.
The area of Cumbernauld has been inhabited at least since Roman times. In north-east Cumbernauld, the Westerwood neighborhood was home to a Roman fort on the Antonine Wall, a Roman-built fortification between the Firth of Clyde and the Firth of Forth. Several Roman artifacts and evidence of Roman structures have been unearthed
In the early 13th century, the lands around Cumbernauld were owned by the Comyns, having been granted to William Comyn by Alexander II of Scotland in 1216. Cumbernauld Castle was constructed as a Norman-style motte and bailey castle.
The Flemings took possession of the castle and lands in 1306 after they were given to Robert Fleming by Robert the Bruce, who had murdered John Comyn III, who was nicknamed the Red Comyn. The Fleming family had supported Robert the Bruce in his wars against England.
Mary Queen of Scots visited Cumbernauld Castle in 1561.
In 1651, Oliver Cromwell came to Scotland with his New Model Army to fight the Royalists who supported Charles I of England, Scotland, and Ireland. He sent General Monck to Cumbernauld Castle to level it. The castle was largely destroyed, and the remainder was burned by a party of Highlanders during the Rebellion of 1715.
However, the stonework of the current Cumbernauld House Mansion was salvaged from the castle ruins. Designed by William Adam and built in 1731 on the site of the former castle, the Mansion survives.
In response to overcrowding in Glasgow, Cumbernauld was designated a New Town on December 9, 1955. Although its status as a New Town did lead to revitalization and population increases, it didn't achieve what was originally hoped for.
As part of its New Town designation, Cumbernauld incorporated the existing villages of Condorrat and Cumbernauld. The Cumberland Development Corporation established the neighbourhoods of Ravenswood, Seafar, and Kildrum, north of the Town Centre, and Carbrain to the south. Later, the neighbourhoods of the Village, Greenfaulds, Condorrat, and Abronhill were added.
When originally designated as a New Town, the target population for Cumbernauld was 50,000. In 1961, the planned neighbourhoods of Westfield, Balloch, Westerwood, and Carrickstone were added, at which time the target population for the town was raised to 70,000. However, as of the last census, its population was just over 50,000.
As might be expected, the intended core of Cumbernauld was its Town Centre buildings, all of which are contained within one structure, segmented into phases. While the most recent phase was added in 2007, the Cumbernauld Town Centre hasn't lived up to expectations, largely because the town hasn't grown as rapidly as hoped, but it has also been described by some as an example of the ugliest examples of pre-war design in Scotland.
Cumbernauld consists of more than fifty percent green space and was designed to incorporate green spaces as a resource for the community. The Scottish Wildlife Trust owns four wildlife reserves within the town, which include areas of ancient oak forests and large areas of Scots pine.
Two waterways flow out of Cumbernauld: the Red Burn and the Luggie Water. The Red Burn flows through Cumbernauld Glen, and there are walkways along this and Bog Stank. There is also a footpath along the Glencryan Burn, with miles of pathways up toward Pallacerigg and Fannyside Lochs.
Cumbernauld has several parks, local nature reserves, and designated sites of importance for nature conservation.
Visitors can reach Cumbernauld by train, bus, or car. There are two railway stations in the town, Cumbernauld (Carbrain) Station and Croy Station, with Cumbernauld being the more central choice. By bus, travelers can reach Cumbernauld from Glasgow in just over twenty minutes. By car, Cumbernauld is fifteen miles north-east of Glasgow, the quickest route being M-80.
The focus of this category is on the town of Cumbernauld, Scotland. Websites representing the town government or any other governmental offices in Cumbernauld, as well as local businesses, enterprises, schools, medical facilities, places of worship, or other facilities, are appropriate for this category. Recreational or sports teams, programs, or facilities in Cumbernauld would also be listed here, along with museums, libraries, parks, and events.
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The fully licensed taxi service covers Cumbernauld and the surrounding Glasgow areas, offering private hire services based in Cumbernauld's Town Centre. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all of its drivers have the latest GPS tracking devices on their vehicles for faster responses. Central Cars have a fleet of both taxi and private hire cars, including wheelchair and pram-accessible vehicles, and 5 and 6-seater carriers. Its services, accounts, and online registration are available.
https://centralcars-taxi.com/
Designed in the 1950s as a megastructure, and formerly known as the Cumbernauld town centre, the centre consists of one massive, multi-story building that houses shops, a hotel, an ice rink, a police station, apartments, and other facilities and amenities. In 2007, it expanded with the addition of the Antonine Centre, which connects to the older structure through walkways and lifts. General Centre information, contacts, and a store directory are included.
https://www.thecentrecumbernauld.com/
Offering affordable catering services in Cumbernauld, Glasgow, and throughout Central Scotland since 1995. The family-run business is headed by Stephen and Natalie Coull, and based in Cumbernauld, where it offers bespoke catering services to weddings, parties, christenings, and a host of other events to clients throughout Scotland. A telephone number, email address. An online contact form is provided. Booker's Cafe is also noted, with hours and a menu.
https://www.coullcateringco.com/
Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Citizens Advice Bureau
The Cumbernauld & Kilsyth CAB is a local, independent charity that provides free, impartial, and confidential advice and information, including issues with benefits, tax credits, and child benefits, how to better manage debts or other money advice, and advice about mortgage difficulties, private sector tenancies, or complaints against neighbors. Its services are detailed here, and sponsorship, donor, career opportunities, and contacts are featured.
https://www.cumbernauldcab.org.uk/
Opened by the Cumbernauld Development Corporation in 1988, the Cumbernauld Airport is in Cumbernauld, Scotland, just off the M80 motorway, and within easy reach of both Glasgow and Edinburgh. Its history and contacts are provided, and its services include flight instructions, helicopter flights, maintenance, fuel, and a range of services for visiting pilots. Opening times, weather information, a PPR application, webcams, and contacts are provided.
https://www.cumbernauldairport.org/
The Community Forum is a network of local community groups that meet every month to share news and views, express concerns, and discuss positive achievements. In coordination with several key stakeholders, the Forum also plans coordinates, and delivers the annual Cumbernauld Gala Day. Schedules are published on the website, and the minutes of forum meetings, an online contact form, and information about stall bookings for the upcoming Cumbernauld Gala Day.
https://cumbernauldcf.wordpress.com/
Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse
The Community Forum is a network of local community groups who meet every month to share news and views, express concerns, and discuss positive achievements. In coordination with several key stakeholders, the Forum also plans coordinates, and delivers the annual Cumbernauld Gala Day. Schedules are published on the website, and the minutes of forum meetings, an online contact form, and information about stall bookings for the upcoming Cumbernauld Gala Day. Directions and contacts are provided.
https://lanternhousearts.org/
Footgolf combines football and golf, and involves kicking a football into a hole in as few kicks as possible, using the same model as golf, with a fairway, tees, hazards, bunkers, and 9 or 18 holes of play, but with a difference in the size of the holes, shorter fairways, and a regular size 5 football to play. Directions, a gallery of photographs, prices, special offers, opening hours, a FAQ, and online bookings are featured. Lessons are provided on request.
https://www.footgolfcumbernauld.co.uk/
Moore & Partners is the largest firm of Solicited in Cumbernauld, near Glasgow. The client-focused, multi-service law firm is committed to offering advice that is tailored to the needs of its clients. Its office location, opening hours, telephone number, and email addresses are posted on the website, along with details of its services and practice areas, technologies, an introduction to the firm's partners and legal team, and a profile of the firm.
https://www.moorepartners.com/
The independent estate agent not only covers local Cumbernauld but also sells in all areas for existing clients, offering a complete buying and selling package. Headquartered in the old village of Cumbernauld, its professional team is introduced, and its office address, hours, and contacts are provided. Its services to buyers and sellers are discussed, financial options are offered, and client testimonials are published on the site. Available properties are featured.
https://ve-ea.co.uk/
