Coatbridge

Coatbridge is situated to the east of the bustling city of Glasgow. This is a region that was once very rich in ironstone and it was as a result of the numerous ironworks that were located here that the town came into existence. Much of the layout of the town that you see today is thanks to the influence of the Baird family who were the owners of one of the largest ironworks in the town. There is much more to this area than simply its industrial heritage though, and…

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