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East Kilbride is a large town within the council area of South Lanarkshire, lieutenancy area of Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It lies within the Central Lowlands of Scotland and forms part of the Greater Glasgow Conurbation. Its earliest known human history based on a number of archaeological findings dates back to the Roman Era. The town is popular for its shopping centres, cultural heritage and health and leisure facilities.

Top Attractions within and nearby East Kilbride

Bothwell Castle sits just around seven miles from East Kilbride and is located along the banks of River Clyde within Bothwell, Motherwell, Clyde, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is a beautiful ancient castle that dates back to the 13th century. Bothwell Castle is a popular destination to visit and explore by both locals and tourists as its highlights include a 13th century prison tower that mirrors how prisoners during the by gone era live, a 14th century chapel and great hall and a number of must see historical items.

Cadzow Castle also known as Castle in the Woods is located at Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom just approximately seven miles away from the town of East Kilbride. Its history goes back to the 11th century during the era of the kings of Strathclyde. The castle is now in ruins and its remains are a certified B listed building. Visitors are currently not allowed to access the castle ruins as its structure is still under development. The historic site however, can be viewed within the footpaths of Chatelherault Country Park.

Calderglen Country Park lies along Strathaven Road, East Kilbride, Scotland, UK. It is a popular Public Park with facilities including a children's zoo, courtyard cafe, nature trails, play area, ornamental garden and visitor centre. The site is ideal for all nature lovers and for people who just want to get away from their busy life and relax with family and friends.

David Livingstone Centre is situated at 165 Station Road, Blantyre, Scotland, United Kingdom just around seven miles away from East Kilbride. The centre commemorates and honors the history and works of the celebrated Scottish explorer and naturalist, David Livingstone. The venue's collections include Livingstone's medical equipment, navigational equipment and a number of African artifacts collected by the man himself.

National Museum of Rural Life can be found within Wester Kittochside, East Kilbride, Clyde, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is an interesting destination that educates its visitors how people in the country lived within their rural environment via its wide range of exhibits that discuss the area's farming, housing, political issues and social history. 

Whitelee Wind Farm is the largest onshore windfarm in Europe and can be found along Moor Road, Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire, East Kilbride, G76 0QQ. There are interactive displays within the exhibition centre where you can learn all about windfarms as well as 90kms of trails (suitable for cycling, walking and horse riding), a learning hub, gift shop and cafe with huge windows and external viewing platform from which to appreciate the landscape.