Coatbridge

Coatbridge is a town steeped in industrial history, located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Once a major center for iron works and coal mining, it was known as the 'industrial heartland of Scotland'. This town, part of the Greater Glasgow urban area, provides a unique look into the past with its historical sites and remnants of its industrial era. Visitors can explore the town's transformation from a collection of hamlets to a bustling industrial hub during the 19th century. Although the coal and iron industries have long since declined, Coatbridge remains a testament to Scotland's industrial revolution.