This portion of our web guide features the town of Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, about ten miles south-east of Glasgow and thirty-seven miles south-west of Edinburgh.
Situated on the south bank of the River Clyde at its confluence with the Avon Water, Hamilton is the local authority of South Lanarkshire. With a population of about 55,000, Hamilton is the ninth largest locality in Scotland, or up to 84,000 if the surrounding settlements of Blantyre, Bothwell, and Uddingston are included.
Originally known as Cadzow or Cadyou, the town's settlement probably dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was part of Strathclyde, a Brittonic kingdom made up of parts of what is now southern Scotland and north-west England.
During the Wars of Scottish Independence, in the late 13th and early 14th centuries, the Hamilton family initially supported the English, and Walter fitz Gilbert, the head of the Hamilton family, was governor of Bothwell Castle on behalf of the English. After the Battle of Bannockburn, in 1314, he changed sides, ceding Bothwell to Robert the Bruce. As a reward, he was granted a portion of the land that would later become the town of Hamilton.
The Hamilton family, whose descendants are still major landowners in the area, built several landmark buildings, including the Hamilton Mausoleum, the resting place of the family of the Dukes of Hamilton. Constructed on the grounds of the (now demolished) Hamilton Palace, the high stone vault of the Mausoleum holds the record for the longest echo within any man-made structure in the world.
Other historic buildings in Hamilton include Hamilton Old Parish Church, built in 1734, and Hamilton Barracks, built between 1794 and 1795. Designed for use by the Scottish Rifles (Cameronians), the Barracks is now part of the Low Parks Museum. The museum is itself housed in a 16th-century inn.
Today, Hamilton is made up of several named areas or neighborhoods, including Avongrove, Burnbank, Barncluith, Brackenhill Park, Earnock Estate, Earnock Glen, Ferniegair, Eddiewood, Fairhill, Hamilton West, High Earnock, Hillhouse, Laighstonehall, Little Earnock, Low Waters, Meikle Earnock, Neilsland, Silvertonhill, Torheads Farm, Udston, Whitehill, and Woodhead.
Hamilton. has three railroad stations: Hamilton Central, Hamilton West, and Chatelherault, which are served by the Argyle Line. The Hamilton Bus Station provides transportation to surrounding cities and towns, including an express bus to Glasgow.
Sports teams in Hamilton include the Hamilton Academical Football Club. Formed in 1874, it is one of the oldest senior clubs in Scotland. Taking its name from Hamilton Academy, it is the only professional football team in the United Kingdom originating from a school team. The Accies play in the Scottish League One. The Hamilton Rugby Club plays in Tennent's National League Division Three.
Topics related to government facilities or programs based in Hamilton are appropriate for this category, along with Hamilton businesses, industries, museums, libraries, schools, places of worship, entertainment and sports programs, teams, and facilities, as well as shopping venues and events.
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Offering classic rooms on its first floor, as well as larger family rooms able to accommodate up to two adults and two children, and executive rooms, each of which are described here, with photographs, a list of features and amenities, and online bookings. Located in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, the hotel's common areas, function rooms, business packages, wedding packages, entertainment and special offers, dining and drinking facilities, and contacts are provided.
https://www.theavonbridge.co.uk/
The Hamilton Ramblers are a group of local people who meet in Hamilton, Lanarkshire on alternate Sundays to enjoy walking. The two different kinds of walks are the long walk, which might be longer or steeper than the short walk, which is usually shorter and at a slower pace. Its constitution, minutes, and information on making an enquiry, or booking or canceling a seat on the coach, are included, along with an annual programme, and a photo gallery showing past walks and events.
https://hamiltonramblers.jimdofree.com/
Leonardo's Ristorante Italiano
Leonardo's promises the freshest ingredients in handmade Italian pizzas and homemade pasta dishes, with menus changing daily. The Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine, using the finest Italian meat, fish, and poultry dishes, as well as desserts and daily specials. Also included is an extensive wine, beer, and spirit selections. Its location, telephone number, email address, and opening hours are published on the site.
https://www.leonardoshamilton.co.uk/
Specialising in fresh Italian cuisine, the Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland restaurant offers a variety of menu choices to suit various pallets and budgets. The restaurant is also able to accommodate private arrangements, dining atmospheres, and bespoke packages. A la carte, kid's menus, gluten-free menus, vegetarian menus, drink menus, and holiday menus are also available. Reservation policies, takeaway policies, and a calendar events are posted on the site.
https://www.roccaristorante.co.uk/
South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture
Headquartered in Hamilton, the SLLC was formed in 2002 and charged with managing sports and recreation facilities on behalf of the South Lanarkshire Council, and, in 2010, it assumed responsibilities for managing halls, country parks, museums, libraries, outdoor resources, and arts development programmes, all of which are highlighted here, along with announcements and schedules activities, programmes, and events. Tickets and registrations may be obtained online.
https://www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/
Named for the twenty-one regions that make up Italy as well as its location on 21 Campbell Street, the Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland restaurant offers a varied menu, including fresh fish and seafood, pasta dishes, and many others, including lunch menus, evening menus, vegan menus, a la carte, kid's menus, takeaway menus, and wine lists. A profile of the business, special offers, and a gallery of photographs are included, along with its address, hours, and online booking.
https://www.twentyonerestaurant.co.uk/
Launched at a reception in the Palace of Holyroodhouse on December 3, 2003, by permission of Her Majesty The Queen, the Virtual Hamilton Palace Trust was formed to recreate the Palace in a virtual world on the Internet, and to reassemble, as much as possible, its unique collection of paintings, furniture, and objets d'art, which have been dispersed to museums around the world, and to set them in their historical places within the virtual palace. The history of the palace is told.
https://vhpt.scot/
