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 is a lovely town in Scotland. It's located in the area called South Lanarkshire. The name Strathaven comes from Gaelic, Srath Aibhne, which means "valley of the Avon River." About 7,500 people live here.
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Getting Around Strathaven
Strathaven used to have three different railway stations. These stations helped people travel to and from the town.
Strathaven's First Station
The very first station was simply called Strathaven station. It was the end point of the Hamilton and Strathaven Railway. Later, the Caledonian Railway company took over this line.
Strathaven North Station
The first station was replaced by Strathaven North railway station. This station opened in October 1904. It was a terminal station, meaning it was at the end of a railway line. It closed for a short time during World War I. Then, it closed for good on 30 September 1945.
Strathaven Central Station
The third station was Strathaven Central railway station. This station was on a different line that connected Stonehouse to Drumclog. It closed in June 1964. Today, trains no longer run through Strathaven.
Sports and Activities
Strathaven is a great place for sports! The town has many different sports clubs. These clubs help people stay active and have fun.
- Strathaven Dynamo AFC (a football club)
- Strathaven Rugby Club
- Strathaven Golf Club
- Strathaven Bowling Club
- Avondale Bowling Club
- Strathaven Tennis Club
- Strathaven Badminton Club (they currently meet in Larkhall while their sports centre is being rebuilt)
Famous People from Strathaven
Many interesting people have lived in Strathaven. Here are a few of them:
- Bertie Auld: A famous footballer who played for Celtic. He was one of the "Lisbon Lions," a very successful team.
- William Cochran: A talented painter.
- Sir Robert Giffen: He was a financial editor for The Times newspaper. He also led the Royal Statistical Society.
- Andy Kerr: A politician who used to be a Health Minister in the Scottish Government.
- Sir Harry Lauder: A well-known singer, comedian, and entertainer. He performed in music halls.
- Una McLean: An actress and comedian.
- Ricky Warwick: A singer and guitarist for rock bands like The Almighty and Circus Diablo.
- James Wilson: A leader who took part in the Scottish Insurrection of 1820, a time of protests.
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
