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  Cumbernauld - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cumbernauld is a new town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, created in 1956 as a population overflow for Glasgow.
Cumbernauld is twinned with the town of Bron, France.
Abronhill; Balloch; Blackwood; Carbrain; Carrickstone; Condorrat; Craigmarloch; Cumbernauld Village; Dalshannon; Eastfield; Greenfaulds; Kildrum; Lenziemill; Luggiebank; Ravenswood; Seafar; Smithstone; Wardpark; Westerwood; Westfield.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cumbernauld   (1421 words)

  
 History of Area
Cumbernauld House was built in 1731 by William Adam, student of William Bruce who pioneered the classical style in Scotland in the 18th century.
Cumbernauld House is part of a historical conservation area running from the listed Kirk and manse at Baronhill, through the Village conservation area with its Lang Riggs, to the site of Cumbernauld Castle and beyond that to the Comyn Motte and adjacent lime kilns.
In 1963-4, Cumbernauld Historical Society, in co-operation with Glasgow Archaeological Society excavated an area to the north east of Cumbernauld House and uncovered part of the domestic periphery of the castle, comprising a 15th century rubbish chute, an adjoining prison and cellar and a well house reached by a flight of steps.
www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~hdgunn/history.htm   (1498 words)

  
 history   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
With the Flemings' decision to build their castle and make Cumbernauld their principal seat, the place would assume its present form which is the classical layout of a medieval Scottish town, with its principal street running from castle to church.
Like Cumbernauld, it was a weaving community and there still exists a number of late 18th and early 19th century, single-storey, weavers' houses such as those in the row known as Braehead Cottages.
The development of the village of Dullatur was due to the Glasgow to Edinburgh Railway which, in 1876, opened a station to encourage Glasgow commuters to move to the district.
www.cumbernauld.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /history.htm   (724 words)

  
 Cumbernauld Park
The lands of Cumbernauld Park are close to the old Cumbernauld village; in the park we have a rich history dating back to the 11th century, with the ruins of 2 castles, and the still standing Cumbernauld House.
The remains of the Cumbernauld motte may still be seen some 360 metres (about 400 yards) northeast of Cumbernauld House besides the pathway that runs along the lip of the Red Burn glen.
The second castle was constructed by the Flemings at the end of the 14th century; this castle was made of stone, and was in the form of a tower.
www.angelfire.com /mac/noremac/cumbernauldpark.html   (423 words)

  
 Constituency Profile - Rosemary McKenna CBE MP - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth & Kirkintilloch East
Cumbernauld is from the Gaelic for 'the meeting of the waters' which referes to the Luggie Water and Red Burn.
Cumbernauld became a New Town in 1956 and is now the biggest town in North Lanarkshire which boasts its own airport.
The village of Condorrat comes from the Gaelic for the joint river place as this is were the Luggie is joined by the Moss water.
www.rosemarymckenna.labour.co.uk /ViewPage.cfm?Page=16795   (660 words)

  
 Scotsman.com News - Town so ugly, residents want it demolished
The strength, and weakness, of Cumbernauld is that it was built from scratch, and many concepts that appeared brilliant in the 1960s do not work for the 21st century.
CUMBERNAULD is Gaelic for "meeting of the waters", in reference to Luggie Water and the Red Burn which are close to the old village.
Cumbernauld Village was there first, part of the Cumbernauld estate, owned by the Flemings, hereditary Earls of Wigtown.
news.scotsman.com /index.cfm?id=194612005   (1212 words)

  
 CUMBERNAULD AREA 1
The New Town of Cumbernauld is situated in central Scotland three miles from one of the oldest Scottish boroughs, Kilsyth.
The new town is situated high on the hill, slightly south, the village is situated in the valley north east bordering the Wilderness Brae, although most of the village is north of the brae.
Village is situated at the bottom of the brae on the north side of the new town.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /kilsyth/cumbernauld-1.htm   (1037 words)

  
 Report on North Lanarkshire Council by the Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland
It considered that the existing village could be retained as a single ward and that new houses could be added together with other wards to comply with the legislation.
Cumbernauld bad been forced to expand to the North of the A80 by previous boundary changes but had never taken in Mollinsburn or Moodiesburn.
The village had a strong and long association with Cumbernauld dating back 600 years and the present links with the village should not be broken.
www.lgbc-scotland.gov.uk /reports/northlanarkshire.htm   (5864 words)

  
 GENUKI: Cumbernauld, Parish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
"CUMBERNAULD, town and parish in detached district of Dumbartonshire.
Cumbernauld House is a chief feature, but was almost destroyed by fire in 1877.
Cumbernauld station is on the Caledonian railway, and has also a post office under Glasgow."
www.genuki.org.uk /big/sct/DNB/Cumbernauld/index.html   (223 words)

  
 A to E
Banton village, with its remote church and manse sits peacefully among the rolling hills of the Kelvin Valley.
Croy village boasts an impressive Chapel, which is set on a hill and is a landmark in the surrounding area.
The walk up Croy Hill ends in the village, and those who have enjoyed the exhilarating walk and taken in the views of the valley, may be glad of the refreshment provided in the village.
www.kelvinvalley.co.uk /html/a_to_e.html   (1269 words)

  
 Southwestern College in Winfield, KS
The result is a wooded village with winding roads, a piece of Scotland transplanted into central Kansas.
Cumbernauld residents are encouraged to attend Southwestern theatre and music events, to swim in the indoor campus pool, and to be involved in other aspects of college life.
Among Cumbernauld’s residents are a former president of the college, former trustees, retired faculty, alumni, parents of faculty, and good friends of the college.
www.sckans.edu /southwesterner/2001fall/swtrnr_newsoncamp.html   (913 words)

  
 SPT - Latest News
Three low-floor, fully wheelchair accessible buses which connect with train arrivals and departures at the station, are now operating in Cumbernauld Village, Croy and Kilsyth.
Two buses serve the Cumbernauld Village route (service 348) giving a 15 minute service, and the third bus operates the Kilsyth, Barrwood route (service 349) giving a 30 minute service.
The bus feeder service is part of a wider package of improvements aimed at improving access and public facilities at Croy station, which include a new Park and Ride facility to complement the existing car park.
www.spt.co.uk /news/story163.html   (735 words)

  
 Cumbernauld Old Parish Church - Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Cumbernauld Old are taking part in this year's Doors Open Day over the weekend of 9/10 September.
The five Church of Scotland congregations in Cumbernauld are planning ahead.
Cumbernauld Old Parish Church aims to be an inclusive family of God
www.cumbernauldold.org.uk /index.htm   (378 words)

  
 Scotsman.com Living - Walking and climbing - Cumbernauld Glen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
In the heart of the busy town of Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld Glen, is a rich woodland that provides a valuable recreational space for local people.
The ancient woodland is a haven for wildlife and the varied ground vegetation reflects the age of the site.
Cumbernauld Glen is used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
living.scotsman.com /topics.cfm?tid=485&id=870872006   (391 words)

  
 A special bicentennial
Cumbernauld Village, are about to celebrate their 100th
Both women, who now live at Cumbernauld Village, have remained active in their later years - which perhaps has contributed to their long lives.
She continues to attend monthly meetings of Entre Nous study club, goes on excursions in the Cumbernauld van and plays bridge with other Cumbernauld residents.
www.ausbcomp.com /~bbott/buffum/w010630/Sat1.html   (2262 words)

  
 Cumbernauld Tartan Army - About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
About Us The Cumbernauld Tartan Army started off a couple of years ago with a bus being run to the Scotland games by a couple of guys from the Royal Mail in Cumbernauld.
The sole aim for the club is to have a good time going to see Scotland, home and away, in a fun, friendly and safe way.
On match days, we currently pick up from Hat-Trix in Cumbernauld Village, then the Beefeater at the Town Centre, although more pick-up points may be added.
home.btconnect.com /sciprint/cumbernauld/aboutus.htm   (188 words)

  
 SLAINTE: 150 years of the Public Libraries Act in Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The club aimed to encourage youths to ‘abandon the pernicious and disgusting habit of ruining their constitutions and emptying their pockets by smoking tobacco and other poisonous weeds.’ In 1924 a wireless system was installed for members of the library in 1924.
This was founded by George Mason who modelled the library on the library in his home village of Leadhills.
A groups of weavers were allowed to use the room for their evening school, where they held a counting club to improve their arithmetic.
www.slainte.org.uk /news/archive/150pl/150lochistory.htm   (246 words)

  
 CUMBERNAULD VILLAGE
Cumbernauld Village School looking south, Cumbernauld New Town high rise on skyline.
Former church in Cumbernauld Village, it is now a public hall, opened by Prince
Charles, and for a time was used as the District Court for Cumbernauld and Kilsyth.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /kilsyth/cumbernauld-village.htm   (49 words)

  
 Details of Glasgow   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Glasgow's climate, like much of the west of Scotland, is usually cloudier, slightly warmer and much wetter than the rest of Scotland.
The city was extended several times to take in nearby villages and neighbourhoods.
Smart, Aileen (2002) Villages of Glasgow: North of the Clyde.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/towndetails338.html   (943 words)

  
 FORCES - JAMES LEAVEY'S CORNER - The best Scottish doorways to light up in
American visitors often make a pilgrimage to the attractive village of Kirkbean in ‘the gardens of Galloway’ to trace the roots of Paul Jones, organiser and first commander of the US Navy, who was baptised John Paul in the parish church here.
Scenes in ‘Ferness village’ were shot in the tiny Aberdeenshire village of Pennan.
The most popular attraction for the thousands of tourists who come to Pennan, Aberdeenshire, each summer is the village phone box which plays a key role in the film and on its poster.
www.forces.org /writers/james/files/best.htm   (5374 words)

  
 Clyde FC Supporters' Trust
The December 29th draw for a new record jackpot of £4,250 will be made at Asda Cumbernauld.
The January 12th draw for a record £4,750 will be made at Asda Cumbernauld.
The January 26th draw for a new record £5,250 will be made at Asda Cumbernauld.
www.clydetrust.org /lotteryarchive6.htm   (831 words)

  
 The New Town (Cumbernauld) (Transfer of Property, Rights and Liabilities) Order 1996
ALL and WHOLE those subjects extending to ninety two decimal or one thousandth parts of a hectare or thereby at Main Street, The Village, Cumbernauld in the Parish of Cumbernauld and County of Dumbarton being the subjects shown coloured brown on Plan 15.
ALL and WHOLE those subjects extending to seventy nine decimal or one hundredth parts of a hectare or thereby at Glasgow Road, The Village, Cumbernauld, in the Parish of Cumbernauld and County of Dumbarton being the subjects shown coloured brown on Plan 16.
ALL and WHOLE those subjects extending to eighty one decimal or one hundredth parts of a hectare or thereby at Old Glasgow Road, The Village, Cumbernauld in the Parish of Cumbernauld and County of Dumbarton being the subjects shown coloured brown on Plan 19.
www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si1996/Uksi_19960464_en_2.htm   (4553 words)

  
 Aviation Forum - A Bravenet.com Forum
Regarding the query on public transport to Cumbernauld Airport, I have no idea about buses but the airport is on the opposite side of the A80 from the railway stationand, therefore, quite a distance from the station.
I remember driving from the west side of Glasgow to Cumbernauld airport some years ago and approached it from the Kilsyth to Denny road.
Nearest bus stop is at Cumbernauld Village served by buses to/from Glasgow/Stirling/Falkirk of which the Airport is about a mile North from Village at Wardpark North Industrial Estate.
pub41.bravenet.com /forum/3479485348/show/579352   (420 words)

  
 Dunbartonshire - Family History, Genealogy, Surnames and Local History.
The village by village contact site for anybody researching family history, genealogy and local history in the UK and Ireland.
Margaret Binnie resided at Tannoch Mill, Cumbernauld and was the daughter of Peter Aitken and Mary Morton.
Margaret Graham hay born Cumbernauld 1858, daughter of Peter Hay and Mary Ann Cochrane.
www.curiousfox.com /history_S/dunbartonshire.lasso   (2493 words)

  
 Grabbing a byte with J.J.
Grabbing a byte with J.J. Grabbing a byte with J.J. Banks, front, is pictured with his computer students at Cumbernauld Village.
Nine women residents of Cumbernauld Village are now proficient e-mailers thanks to the interest and generosity of 80-year-old J.J. Banks.
It all began last winter when, at the monthly Cumbernauld supper, J.J. asked some of the diners how many were interested in computers.
www.ausbcomp.com /~bbott/buffum/w001118/Sat1.html   (1610 words)

  
 Cumbernauld Theatre - Directions
Cumbernauld Theatre is situated at the north east end of the town, just off the A8011, the main road that runs through the centre of Cumbernauld.
The theatre is signposted from the A80 and A8011 - just follow the brown tourist signs.
Central Buses 37 and 39 stop at Cumbernauld Village.
www.cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk /directions.html   (97 words)

  
 Houses to rent in Glasgow
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 Kilsyth scotland community kilsyth tartan
As ithers see us highlights business opportunities in the area, at the same time giving visual entertainment, depicting a pictorial history of where we live and work, giving Businesses the opportunity to highlight their products at the front of technology.
Made up of colour prints depicting some of the towns an villages in part of North Lanarkshire, including the fringes of Stirlingshire and Dumbartonshire.
The number of fl and white prints are 1952 depicting Kilsyth faces and places, Cumbernauld, Queenzieburn, Banton, Twecher, Croy, Auchinstarry, Kelvinhead, Bonny Bridge, High Banton,Carron Bridge, Kirk O' Mair, Craigmarloch, included in this is a look back at some of the clothing styles that our victorian ancesters wore.
www.kilsyth-scotland.co.uk   (407 words)

  
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