Strathaven facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Strathaven
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 Strathaven
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| Population | 7,484 (2011 Census) est. 7,500 (2013) |
| • Edinburgh | 39 mi (63 km) |
| • London | 330 miles (531 km) |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STRATHAVEN |
| Postcode district | ML10 |
| Dialling code | 01357 |
| Police | Strathclyde |
| Fire | Strathclyde |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Strathaven (Gaelic: Srath Aibhne /stra 'əjnə/) (pronounced: Stra'ven meaning: valley of the Avon)
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Strathaven railway stations
Strathaven had, at various times, three railway stations.
- Strathaven station, the first station, was the terminus of the Hamilton and Strathaven Railway. The railway was taken over by the Caledonian Railway; and the station was replaced by Strathaven North railway station.
- Strathaven North railway station, a terminal station on the Hamilton and Strathaven Branch of the Caledonian Railway, opened in October 1904, closed temporarily during World War I; and closed on 30 September 1945.
- Strathaven Central railway station, on the line from Stonehouse to Drumclog, closed in June 1964.
Sport
Strathaven is home to several sports clubs, which include:
- Strathaven Dynamo AFC
- Strathaven Rugby Club
- Strathaven Golf Club
- Strathaven Bowling Club
- Avondale Bowling Club
- Strathaven Tennis Club
- Strathaven Badminton Club (Currently Meets in Larkhall due to the rebuilding of the sports centre).
Famous Residents (Past and Present)
- Bertie Auld Footballer and one of the Lisbon Lions who played with Celtic
- William Cochran Painter
- Sir Robert Giffen Financial editor of The Times newspaper and President of the Royal Statistical Society
- Andy Kerr Labour Politician and former Scottish Executive Health Minister
- Sir Harry Lauder Singer, comedian and music hall entertainer
- Una McLean Actress and comedian
- Ricky Warwick Singer and guitarist with rock bands The Almighty and Circus Diablo
- James Wilson Revolutionary leader who participated in the Scottish Insurrection of 1820
Images for kids
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Detail of the advertisement on the town mill
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The Town Mill and Miller's house
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Strathaven North station in 1906
See also
In Spanish: Strathaven para niños
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