Wishaw is a town on the southern edge of Motherwell, with a strong community feel. It grew in the 19th century through coal mining and ironworks, and today offers a welcoming environment, with excellent connections to Glasgow, good local amenities such as Wishaw General Hospital and green parks.
Quick Facts about Wishaw
Region: North Lanarkshire
Train Station: Wishaw and Shieldmuir station
Best for: Strong industrial history, health and wellbeing facilities and nature parks
Travelling to Town: Car, train and public transport
Places in Wishaw
Stay active at Wishaw Sports Centre with their variety of venues supporting sport activities like swimming and running. In addition to general public use, there are options to privately book pitches and sports halls.
Take a walk around Belhaven Park, a well kept 45 acre green space with colourful flowers, trees, and plenty of spots to sit and relax. It also has a play area, skating space and a peaceful memorial garden to explore.
Explore the world of books at Wishaw Library, with a wide variety of children and adult books to borrow. They also have computer pc's on offer to use at your leisure.
Enjoy the day at Wishaw Golf Club, playing it's scenic 18-hole course, first established in the late 1890's and later redesigned by renowned course architect and golfer James Braid. Visitors and club members can make the most of the day by dining at the clubhouse bar for good food and drinks, browse the in-house golf shop, or even take lessons to improve their golfing skills.
History of Wishaw
Established along traditional Roman routes into Scotland, the town dates back to the 12th century when St Nethan established a kirk, in the area which is now Netherton. The area became known as the parish of Cambusnethan.
Wishaw grew with the industrial revolution, and expanded with the introduction of distilleries, iron & coal mining, steel manufacture, and engineering.
It is possible the town was names after Wishaw House, built near the south calder water, 'wis' was old scots for water and' shaw' meant forest or wood.
