Hamilton Map

Hamilton map, view the South Lanarkshire town of Hamilton, located in the county of South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Detailed Street Map of Hamilton South Lanarkshire & Guide to the Area

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

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

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Hamilton map are: Hamilton Town House, Low Parks Museum, Vue Cinema, Hamilton Park Racecourse, Palace Grounds Retail Park, Regent Shopping Centre, Sainsbury's, Nando's, New Cross Shopping Centre, Asda Hamilton, Hamilton Grammar School, Hamilton College, Chatelherault Country Park, Co-op Food, Boots, Costa Coffee, Holland & Barrett, The Bay Horse, Frankie & Benny's, Greggs, Premier Inn Hamilton, St Mary's Church, Hamilton West Parish Church, The Home Bakery, Waterstones, Cadzow Health Centre, Quarry Street Barbers, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture, Rileys Sports Bar, Tandoori Palace, Savers, B&M, Timpson, Specsavers, Subway, The Tap Room, The Cricklewood, Pizza Express, Bank of Scotland, The Salvation Army Church, Eddlewood Pharmacy, La Vigna, Marks & Spencer, Mecca Bingo, Lidl, The Town House Café, Superdrug, HSBC, The Avonbridge Hotel, Rocca Restaurant, Hamilton West Station.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Bothwell, Blantyre, Uddingston, Motherwell, Larkhall, Ferniegair, Quarter, High Blantyre, Strathaven, Stonehouse, Bellshill, Holytown, Carfin, Wishaw, Newarthill, Cambuslang, Rutherglen, East Kilbride, Chapelton, Ashgill, Birkenshaw, Overtown, Rosebank, Carluke, Law, Crossford, Dalserf, Kirkmuirhill, Coalburn, Lesmahagow, Blackwood, Boghead.

Hamilton is a bustling town in South Lanarkshire, sitting right on the River Clyde and not far from Glasgow. It's got a bit of everything—history, greenery, shops, sport and a proper town centre that's still busy most days. With a mix of old sandstone buildings, newer developments and green open spaces dotted throughout, it's a town that's grown over time but still feels connected to its roots. There's a real sense of community here, and people are proud of the place, whether they've been here for generations or just moved in.

Hamilton's story goes back hundreds of years and is deeply tied to the powerful Hamilton family, who once ruled vast parts of Lanarkshire. The town grew around the family seat, Hamilton Palace, which sadly no longer stands but once rivalled any stately home in the country. During the industrial period, Hamilton flourished with coal mining and textiles bringing wealth and workers in their thousands. Today, the population sits at around 54,000, and the town continues to develop, with new housing, retail parks and businesses making it one of South Lanarkshire's key hubs.

There's plenty to keep you busy in and around town. Low Parks Museum is great for getting to grips with the town's heritage and has some fascinating links to military history and Hamilton Palace. Strathclyde Country Park is right on the doorstep, with walking trails, a massive loch, watersports, and even the odd music festival. The Hamilton Mausoleum, with its record-breaking echo, is an iconic sight, and just outside town you'll find Chatelherault Country Park, a National Trust for Scotland site with woodland walks, a grand 18th-century hunting lodge and sweeping views of the Clyde Valley. For a bit of fun, there's the Vue Cinema, Hamilton Park Racecourse and a variety of pubs, cafés and local spots worth checking out.

Wider South Lanarkshire offers loads of opportunities for days out. Strathaven is a lovely market town with a proper community feel and a brilliant agricultural show every summer. Lanark is full of history and is home to the beautiful Falls of Clyde and New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can explore the story of Robert Owen and the early cotton mills. Further south, the rolling hills and quiet villages give way to countryside that's perfect for walking, cycling or just slowing down the pace a bit.

Hamilton's location makes it ideal for getting around. It's well served by two train stations—Hamilton Central and Hamilton West—which link to Glasgow and beyond. The M74 motorway runs right by the town, so car journeys north, south or east are quick and easy. There are regular buses throughout the town and out to nearby areas. Glasgow Airport is only about half an hour away by car, making travel beyond Scotland very straightforward. If you're more local, the town centre is walkable, and there are plenty of paths and quieter roads for cyclists too.

South Lanarkshire is a diverse and surprisingly large part of Scotland, stretching from the fringes of Glasgow all the way down into the hills of the Borders. It's a place of contrast—bustling towns like Hamilton, East Kilbride and Rutherglen sit alongside peaceful villages, farmland and moorland. The county has deep historic roots, a strong sense of identity, and a growing population thanks to investment in new housing and schools. Whether you're into castles, countryside, community life or just want to be near both city and green space, South Lanarkshire offers a bit of everything.

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

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