{"id":1563,"date":"2019-11-29T10:43:33","date_gmt":"2019-11-29T10:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/travel\/?p=1563"},"modified":"2021-03-30T13:17:12","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T13:17:12","slug":"five-minutes-spares-quick-guide-to-cambuslang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/travel\/five-minutes-spares-quick-guide-to-cambuslang\/","title":{"rendered":"Cambuslang The Five Minutes Spare Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cambuslang is a nice place, we natives like it particularly because there are trees there. It sounds stupid, but there comes a point where you hit this radius around Glasgow where the only trees are in \u2018scheduled\u2019 parks and specific areas. Cambuslang marks both the start and the end of this line\u2026 depending on your outlook on life.<\/p>\n

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Cambuslang has plenty of trees and a nice public park.
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Your 5 Minute Guide to Cambuslang!<\/h2>\n
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Cambuslang is easy to get to by road
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Technically, Cambuslang lies to the south-east of Glasgow city centre on the southern bank of the River Clyde. An interesting fact is that they have never had a town hall there. Technically, this makes it the biggest village in Scotland, with a population of nearly 30,000 people.\u00a0Cambuslang<\/span> is quite well located for the commuter too, being close to both East Kilbride<\/a> & Hamilton<\/a> and you can drive to Edinburgh<\/a> in around an hour.<\/p>\n

The town (or village) of Cambuslang has been involved in the industrial processes in Scotland since a recorded first foray into coal mining as long ago as 1490. When they were putting up a housing estate in Cambuslang they dug out Iron Age relics\u2026 so the town itself is a hell of a lot older than recorded history. Unfortunately, Cambuslang<\/a> has been built in such a rich area that it has been embroiled in politics over the years and ultimately fell afoul of the Covenanters<\/a> and Oliver Cromwell<\/a> in its time.<\/p>\n

The Clyde Walkway<\/h3>\n

Cambuslang being on the Clyde, gives it access to the Clyde walkways and some of the areas where “Braveheart” himself, William Wallace used to hang out. Notable clans in the area included Dundas<\/a>, Murray<\/a> (Moray) and even the Hamiltons<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So if you were in this lovely, leafy, town for a few days and you needed something to get up to \u2013 what are the attractions? Don\u2019t worry, we have you covered\u2026 here is our five-minute guide to Cambuslang to keep you amused\u2026 at least for a little while!<\/p>\n

Cambuslang \u2013 What\u2019s in it?<\/h2>\n

Some of our favourite Cambuslang attractions are listed below.<\/p>\n

Bothwell Castle<\/a><\/h3>\n

This one is set just outside town in the contested territory between Bothwell and Cambuslang \u2013 and is also the reason why people consider the town to be so leafy. Bothwell Castle hovers on the banks of the River Clyde in its own area of woodland. It is a stunning medieval castle that, although semi-ruined, still stands to this day. It was the ancestral seat of the clan Murray, and changed hands again and again during the wars of independence.<\/p>\n

At least parts of the castle were built as early as the 13th<\/sup> century. That\u2019s pretty impressive for a castle that still stands to this day\u2026 imaging how much rain has run down those walls since then. It is a wonder the stones haven\u2019t calcified yet\u2026<\/p>\n

The Tollcross Park and Leisure Centre<\/a><\/h3>\n

IF you are in Cambuslang with the kids and you want to kill some time then this place is great. The park brings plenty of choice in outdoor play spaces and picnic areas. There is a gashouse, a children\u2019s farm (slash petting zoo) that is open during the summer, and the Tollcross International Swimming Centre, all in the same area.<\/p>\n

They have a courtyard visitor centre and also a burn runs through the centre of the park. It is like a little glen that you can choose to stop by and enjoy, in the heart of the city. Go see for yourself and don\u2019t be afraid to report back!<\/p>\n

ScotKart Go Karting<\/a><\/h3>\n

ScotKart Go-karting is fairly big in Scotland. There is something really satisfying about crashing your car repeatedly into your friends. When it is your boss? All the better! Team building is a big hit in the go-kart world and there is no better place to do it than in Cambuslang and with ScotKart. You can go with as big a group as possible\u2026 in fact, the more folk you have to smash into \u2013 the better!<\/p>\n

The Kids Complex<\/a><\/h3>\n

The Kids Complex is the soft play centre that all parents admire. You pick them up after school, take them here, put them in the ball pit, and you can sip some tea. There is nothing wrong with accepting parenting help from trained staff.<\/p>\n

Food and drink is available here for those that can afford it. They are also very likely to offer you the chance to hold a kid\u2019s party here. Parties here come with everything and you don\u2019t need extra entertainment. We call that a bonus\u2026 especially if you get to sip tea while the party is going on.<\/p>\n

Where to Eat, Drink and Party<\/h2>\n

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So where do you go for the more common amenities? If you are looking for somewhere to pit stop with the family then the BISTRO<\/a> should fill you up. It is Mediterranean food but we have yet to hear a bad word said about it. On the other hand, if you want to enjoy some fine dining in Cambuslang then we suggest you head to Oiishi Japanese<\/a>. It is out of town and further towards East Kilbride<\/a> but it is definitely worth the travelling.<\/p>\n

If you want to dance the night away in Cambuslang and you can\u2019t be bothered heading the three or four miles into Glasgow then you should visit Enterteasement<\/a>. It has a corny name but the premise is sound.<\/p>\n

Other Things to do Near Cambuslang<\/h2>\n

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So if you want to get out of town for a while, here are some other sights you should see:<\/p>\n