40-396: Hamilton Grammar School is a secondary school serving Hamilton, South Lanarkshire , Scotland. Its predecessors can trace their history back to 1452. With the introduction of comprehensive schools and the abolition of selective schools such as Hamilton Academy in the early-1970s, Hamilton Grammar School was formed as a new school, using the buildings of the former Hamilton Academy and
80-461: A horseracing, wedding and event venue, is located in the town. Hamilton's Ice Rink hosts facilities for ice skating, curling, ice hockey and squash to both the general public and competitive teams. SLC Leisure has a number of facilities based in Hamilton. There are three council run Leisure Centres which comprise gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes and more Hamilton Palace Sports Grounds provide
120-506: A hunting lodge near Cadzow, and the area may have been a royal centre during the later stages of the kingdom, as a precursor to Cadzow Castle . During the Wars of Scottish Independence the Hamilton family initially supported the English and Walter fitz Gilbert (the head of the Hamilton family) was governor of Bothwell Castle on behalf of the English. However, he later changed loyalty to Robert
160-532: A new mansion nearby, demolishing the castle's north-east tower for its stone. (His house was demolished in 1926 due to mining subsidence in the area). After the death of the 2nd Earl at Sheriffmuir in 1715, the castle reverted to the senior line of the Douglas family, represented by the 1st Duke of Douglas and his heirs. The castle then descended to the Earls of Home . In 1935 the 13th Earl gave Bothwell into state care. It
200-637: Is a large town in South Lanarkshire , Scotland. It serves as the main administrative centre of the South Lanarkshire council area . It sits 10 miles (16 km) south-east of Glasgow , 37 miles (60 km) south-west of Edinburgh and 74 miles (120 km) north of Carlisle . It is situated on the south bank of the River Clyde at its confluence with the Avon Water . Hamilton is the county town of
240-464: Is located in the redeveloped Palace Grounds area close to the ROC nightclub. Bothwell Castle Bothwell Castle is a large medieval castle , sited on a high, steep bank, above a bend in the River Clyde in South Lanarkshire , Scotland . It is located between Bothwell and Uddingston , about 10 miles (16 km) south-east of Glasgow . Construction of the castle was begun in the 13th century by
280-407: Is now managed by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument , and was open to the public (with admission charge) until the castle was closed in 2020 due to safety issues. While the castle was never completed to its original design, its design is similar to the strongholds of Coucy , Kildrummy and Dirleton as it has a round keep ( or donjon ). The keep, while currently in ruins,
320-613: Is the M8 , leaving at junctions 6 or 7. Cycling paths run from Strathclyde Park to Chatelherault Country Park following the banks of the Clyde and Avon. These are being expanded at part of the Sustrans Connect2 project and will make up part of the National Cycle Route 74 which will run from Uddingston to Carlisle, Cumbria There are currently three comprehensive high schools in
360-660: Is widely acknowledged as having been one of the grandest houses in Scotland, was visited and admired by Queen Victoria , and was written about by Daniel Defoe . Hamilton Barracks was formerly the Depot of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) and the home of the 1st Battalion of the Regiment. The Regimental Museum is part of the Low Parks Museum . The Low Parks Museum is housed in what
400-739: The Earldom of Bothwell was created for him. Hepburn did not retain Bothwell Castle for long, however, exchanging it with Archibald Douglas, 5th Earl of Angus , known as "Bell-the-Cat", in return for Hermitage Castle in Liddesdale. James IV visited Bothwell in 1503 and 1504. Bothwell thus reverted to the Douglases, and descended through the Earls of Angus and Marquesses of Douglas to the Earls of Forfar . Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Forfar , began construction of
440-528: The Scottish Parliament by two constituency MSPs . The following MSPs were elected from Hamilton in 2021 : Areas of Hamilton: Nearby prominent towns and cities: The following towns/villages directly border Hamilton: Blantyre , East Kilbride , Quarter , Strathaven , Motherwell , Bothwell , Ferniegair , Limekilnburn. Hamilton is twinned with Châtellerault in France. This connection dates from
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#1732880480357480-412: The historic county of Lanarkshire and is the location of the headquarters of the modern local authority of South Lanarkshire. The town itself has a population of around 55,000, which makes it the 9th largest locality in Scotland, and anchors a defined settlement of 84,000 (including neighbouring Blantyre , Bothwell and Uddingston ) which is the country's 8th largest. The town of Hamilton
520-524: The unitary authority the South Lanarkshire Council, which is headquartered in Hamilton. Hamilton itself is divided between three wards, totalling 11 seats: Hamilton North and East, Hamilton West and Earnock and Hamilton South. Hamilton is represented in the House of Commons by two Members of Parliament (MPs). The following MPs were elected from Hamilton in 2019 : Hamilton is also represented in
560-630: The 16th century when the title Duc de Châtellerault was conferred on James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran . The Duke's Chatelherault Hunting Lodge (now in Chatelherault Country Park), a primary school and new railway station are named ' Chatelherault ' for this reason. Service industries and local government are major employers in Hamilton. The town centre has been regenerated with new indoor shopping centres (the Regent Shopping Centre, New Cross Shopping Centre) Hamilton Retail Park and
600-463: The 2011 International Children's Games . Speedway racing was staged in Hamilton for one off shows from 1947 to 1955 on the old ash football pitches of Strathclyde Park (now covered by the town square). Hamilton Townhouse Theatre is a 712-seat venue in the Cadzow Street area of the town. It is the first cultural venue in Scotland to attain the prestigious Quest accreditation. A multiplex Vue Cinema
640-513: The Bruce 's victory at Bannockburn in 1314, the castle provided shelter for several English nobles. However, the castle's constable, Sir Walter FitzGilbert , surrendered the castle to the approaching Scots. For this act, he was granted the barony of Cadzow, where his descendants became the powerful Hamilton family . The Scots slighted the castle after its surrender. In 1336 the English returned again, this time under Edward III . The English king had
680-625: The Bruce , following the Battle of Bannockburn , and ceded Bothwell to him. For this act, he was rewarded with a portion of land which had been forfeited by the Comyns at Dalserf and later the Barony and lands of Cadzow, which in time would become the town of Hamilton. Cadzow was renamed Hamilton in the time of James, Lord Hamilton , who was married to Princess Mary , the daughter of King James II . The Hamilton family themselves most likely took their name from
720-483: The Dukes of Hamilton until the early-twentieth century. Other historic buildings in the area include Hamilton Old Parish Church , a Georgian era building completed in 1734 and the only church to have been built by William Adam . The graveyard of the old parish church contains some Covenanter remains. Hamilton Townhouse , which now houses a library and concert hall, underwent a sympathetic modernization in 2002 and opened to
760-600: The Fleet, Royal Navy who was a pupil from 1980 to 1985 and is currently the National Chaplain of the Royal British Legion, and Scottish international footballer Davie Cooper . This article about a school in Scotland is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Hamilton, South Lanarkshire Hamilton ( Scots : Hamiltoun ; Scottish Gaelic : Baile Hamaltan [ˈpalə ˈhaməl̪ˠt̪ʰan] )
800-489: The Great Hall and adjacent chapel, with towers at the north-east and south-east corners, and curtain walls connecting to the donjon, enclosing the courtyard. The "Black" Douglases were forfeited in 1455, and their lands returned to the crown. James III granted Bothwell to Lord Crichton , and then to Sir John Ramsay , who were both forfeited in turn. In 1488 Bothwell was granted again to Patrick Hepburn, 2nd Lord Hailes , and
840-681: The Hamilton School for the Deaf. Hamilton is a university town with The University of the West of Scotland campus formerly sited on Almada Street, but now relocated to Hamilton International Technology Park in High Blantyre. Hamilton Academical Football Club (the Accies) was formed in 1874 and is one of Scotland's oldest senior clubs. It takes its name from Hamilton Academy, now called Hamilton Grammar School ,
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#1732880480357880-572: The Palace Grounds Retail Park. Restaurants and national retail outlets are situated in a redeveloped part of the Palace Grounds that are visible upon entering the town from the M74 motorway . The creation of a circular town square has resulted in Hamilton receiving numerous town planning awards during the past decade. This development transformed the Hamilton side of Strathclyde Park, which was
920-401: The ancestors of Clan Murray , to guard a strategic crossing point of the Clyde. Bothwell played a key role in Scotland's Wars of Independence , changing hands several times. The huge cylindrical donjon was built in the 13th century, but before the rest of the castle was completed it was severely damaged in a series of sieges . Rebuilding in the early 15th century enlarged the castle, but it
960-402: The barony of Bothwell to David Olifard (or Olifant), Justiciar of Lothian , in the mid 12th century. The lands passed to his descendants including his daughter who had married William de Moravia son of William son of Freskin, who was deceased by 1226 circa. Then by 1252 the barony became the property of their son Walter de Moravia, or Walter of Moray He began construction of the castle, but by
1000-411: The castle repaired, and again made it his headquarters in Scotland. The following year, however, Sir Andrew Murray , great-nephew of Sir William and the rightful owner of Bothwell, recaptured the stronghold, again using siege engines. Following his victory he slighted the castle once more, pulling down the west side of the donjon and tumbling it into the Clyde, in order that it could not be reoccupied by
1040-459: The castle was besieged by the Scots for 14 months in 1298—1299, and eventually capitulated. Edward I returned in 1301, capturing the castle once more with a force of 6800 men, and specially constructed siege engines . Bothwell became the headquarters of Aymer de Valence, 2nd Earl of Pembroke , Edward's appointed Warden of Scotland, and remained in English hands for several years. Following Robert
1080-495: The enemy. The castle remained derelict until the 1360s. In 1362, Joan Moray of Bothwell, heiress of the Morays, married Archibald Douglas , nicknamed "the Grim" and later to be Lord of Galloway and Earl of Douglas . Douglas commenced rebuilding Bothwell, repairing the donjon and completing the walls. The work was continued by his son, Archibald , the 4th Earl. By 1424 they had constructed
1120-577: The lands of Humbleton or Homildon in Northumberland , or perhaps from a place near Leicester . The Hamiltons constructed many landmark buildings in the area including the Hamilton Mausoleum in Strathclyde Park , which has one of the longest reverb times of any manmade building at 15 seconds. The Hamilton family are major land-owners in the area to this day. Hamilton Palace was the seat of
1160-469: The nearby St. John's Grammar School. The current Hamilton Grammar building was built in 1913 as the Hamilton Academy building. The building underwent an £8,000,000 improvement in 1995, when the original building was retained and fully renovated, with an additional building extension attached to the rear. The new building contains science and technical facilities. In 2004, a communication development unit
1200-728: The oldest school in the town (founded 1588). It is the only professional football team in the UK to originate from a school team and they currently play in the Scottish League One . Their stadium is New Douglas Park , built in 2001 near the site of the former ground Douglas Park (which was demolished in 1994 to make way for a retail park). Hamilton Rugby Club is based at the Laigh Bent sports ground, Bent Road. They currently play in Tennent's National League Division Three . Hamilton Park Racecourse ,
1240-955: The original site of the Duke's palace. Hamilton has been a Fairtrade Town since 2005. Hamilton has three railway stations, Hamilton Central , Hamilton West and Chatelherault on the Argyle Line 's Hamilton Circle . Hamilton Central is approx 25 minutes from Glasgow on the Larkhall - Dalmuir service. It was once served by the North British Railway , which had three stations in the area - Hamilton (NBR) , Peacock Cross railway station and Burnbank . Beside Hamilton Central lies Hamilton Bus Station , providing links to surrounding towns and cities, also offering an express bus to Glasgow and also some parts of England. National Express services run to London and Birmingham from this station. Major roads in
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1280-567: The public in summer 2004. The ruins of Cadzow Castle also lie in Chatelherault Country Park , 2 miles (3 km) from the town centre. Hamilton Palace was the largest non-royal residence in the Western world, located in the north-east of the town. A former seat of the Dukes of Hamilton , it was built in 1695, subsequently much enlarged, and demolished in 1921 due to ground subsidence. It
1320-473: The start of the Wars of Scottish Independence in 1296, only the main donjon, the prison tower, and the short connecting curtain wall were completed. Foundations of the remainder were probably in place, and would have been defended by a wooden palisade . The forces of King Edward I of England invaded Scotland at the start of the war, and seized Bothwell. The castle was at this time held by Walter's son, William Moray of Bothwell . The English garrison holding
1360-686: The town include the A72 running south-east to Larkhall , the A723 south to Strathaven / north-east to Motherwell , and the A724 west towards Rutherglen , while to the west at Blantyre , the A725 dual carriageway connects the area to East Kilbride , Coatbridge and the M8 . By road the town is to the west of the M74 motorway, the main southerly link to England, which joins the M6 just north of Carlisle . The main route from Edinburgh
1400-521: The town with rugby, cricket, tennis, football and bowling areas. Strathclyde Park Golf Centre driving range and 9-hole course is based in Hamilton, while the Hamilton Golf Club (dating from 1892) is situated across the Avon Water in nearby Ferniegair . The town is also home to several large gym chains, such as David Lloyd formerly ( Virgin Active Health Club ), which hosted the tennis at
1440-539: The town – Hamilton Grammar , Holy Cross High School and St.John Ogilvie High School . The former Earnock High School merged with Blantyre High School in 2008 to create Calderside Academy . Hamilton also has one private school, Hamilton College , a Christian co-educational establishment comprising nursery, primary and high school. There are 17 local authority primary schools in Hamilton; nine non-denominational and eight Roman Catholic schools. There are also provisions for children with Additional Support Needs , and
1480-492: Was a 16th-century inn and a staging post for journeys between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Recently refurbished, it is the oldest building in Hamilton and is to the north of the Palace Grounds. Renowned explorer and missionary David Livingstone 's house still stands at 17 Burnbank Road and has a plaque about him. Hamilton is located within the Scottish council area of South Lanarkshire . Its local government services are provided by
1520-493: Was abandoned by the 18th century. The present ruin is rectangular, with the remains of the donjon to the west, and the later Great Hall to the east. The courtyard is enclosed by long curtain walls , with round towers at the south-east and south-west corners. The castle was described by Scottish archaeologist William Douglas Simpson as one of the "foremost secular structures of the Middle Ages in Scotland". King David I granted
1560-579: Was added to the school. A new Physical Education centre was built at the rear of the school. Building work started in June 2008 and was completed for August 2009. This replaced the old Physical Education department which was at the back of St John's Primary School. The current head teacher is Graeme Sives who joined the school on 3 May 2016, replacing the retired Head Teacher, Colin Stewart. Notable former pupils include The Reverend Scott J Brown , formerly Chaplain of
1600-442: Was originally known as Cadzow or Cadyou ( Middle Scots : Cadȝow ), the " ȝ " being the letter yogh ), pronounced /kadju/. It is an ancient settlement, possibly dating back to the days of Strathclyde , or perhaps earlier. The Roman fort of Bothwellhaugh lies nearby. A lost medieval settlement was excavated in the 2010s near the Clyde, only around 1 mile from the current town. It is known that kings of Strathclyde did have
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