Airdrie Map

Airdrie map, view the North Lanarkshire town of Airdrie, located in the county of North Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Detailed Street Map of Airdrie North Lanarkshire & Guide to the Area

Airdrie Map North Lanarkshire: Interactive map of Airdrie, displaying the town situated in the county of North Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Airdrie area and a Airdrie town centre map, showing Airdrie Railway Station.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Airdrie map are: Airdrie Retail Park, Tesco Extra, Boots, WHSmith, B&M Bargains, Poundland, Costa Coffee, Subway, Greggs, Specsavers, Tim Hortons, Home Bargains, Card Factory, Superdrug, Asda Airdrie, Lidl, Aldi, Airdrie Library, Airdrie Leisure Centre, Airdrie Football Club, The Tudor Hotel, The Iron Horse Bar, The Robert Hamilton, The West End Bar, The Four Isles, Callaghan's Bar, Airdrie Baptist Church, St Andrew's Church, St Edward's RC Church, Monklands Hospital, Cairnhill Dental Practice, Bank of Scotland, TSB, Santander, Airdrie Academy, St Margaret's High School, Clarkston Primary School, Chapelhall Primary School, The Vulcan Bar, The Old Library Centre, Morrisons, The Kirkstyle Inn, The Lounge Cafe Bar, The Georgian Hotel, New Wellwynd Parish Church, Dundyvan Medical Centre, The Post Office, Airdrie Town Hall, Savers, Blue Lagoon Fish & Chips.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Coatdyke, Plains, Chapelhall, Calderbank, Glenmavis, Greengairs, Longriggend, Salsburgh, Holytown, Newhouse, Carfin, Bellshill, Coatbridge, Bargeddie, Glenboig, Moodiesburn, Chryston, Muirhead, Cumbernauld, Caldercruix, Harthill, Shotts, Newmains, Cambusnethan, Wishaw, Motherwell, Fauldhouse, Eastfield, Banton, Kilsyth, Lennoxtown.

Airdrie sits right in the heart of North Lanarkshire, tucked between Glasgow and Edinburgh, with a mix of town comforts and countryside charm. It's a place where you'll still find a sense of local pride, a close-knit community, and streets full of folk who know one another. While it might not be a major tourist hotspot, Airdrie's got its own character and a solid, down-to-earth feel that many appreciate.

The town's roots stretch back to medieval times, with the name ‘Airdrie' thought to come from the Gaelic for ‘high pasture'. It really began to thrive in the 18th and 19th centuries thanks to coal mining, iron works and its place on the Monkland Canal, which helped move goods to Glasgow. The coming of the railways sealed the deal, turning Airdrie into a bustling industrial centre. Though those heavy industries have long since faded, the town still keeps a population of around 37,000 and has shifted towards retail, service industries and commuting links with Glasgow.

You'll find a good mix of facilities in Airdrie itself. There's Airdrie Leisure Centre, with its pool and gym, a decent-sized town centre with plenty of shops and places to eat, and several parks including Centenary and Rawyards for a bit of greenery. The town's football team, Airdrieonians, draw a loyal crowd, and the public library is well-used by locals. Just outside town, Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life is a proper local gem, especially for families. It's in nearby Coatbridge but close enough to count, and tells the story of Lanarkshire's industrial past with trams, machinery and recreated miner's homes. While there aren't any English Heritage properties this side of the border, you'll find a few National Trust for Scotland spots within easy reach, like the Tenement House in Glasgow and New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, just down the road.

There's more to see in the wider area too. North Lanarkshire has miles of woodland, lochs and nature reserves to explore, including Drumpellier Country Park and the network of paths around the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. If you fancy something indoors, you've got Time Capsule in Coatbridge, a massive leisure complex with flumes, ice skating and soft play. There are museums, golf courses, and plenty of chances to just get out and stretch your legs. It's an area full of contrasts—urban pockets and green spaces side by side.

Transport-wise, Airdrie's well connected. The town sits on the A89, which links it directly to Bathgate and the M8, so you can drive to Glasgow or Edinburgh with relative ease. The railway is a big draw—Airdrie Station is on the line that runs straight through to both cities, making it ideal for commuters. Bus links are frequent across the region, and if you're flying, Glasgow Airport is about 30 minutes away by car. Edinburgh Airport isn't much further either, making it handy for travel in any direction.

North Lanarkshire is one of Scotland's most densely populated council areas, but it still manages to feel spacious in parts. It's home to towns like Motherwell, Coatbridge and Wishaw, each with their own identity, plus plenty of smaller villages and rural corners. Historically, it's been a hub for coal mining and steelworks, but like many post-industrial areas, it's undergone a lot of change. These days, it's a mix of modern housing, business parks, retail centres and pockets of natural beauty, all held together by solid transport infrastructure and a strong sense of local heritage.

We hope you found this Airdrie tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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