Strathaven

Strathaven ( ; from ) is a historic market town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and is the largest settlement in Avondale. It is south of Hamilton. The Powmillon Burn runs through the town centre, and joins the Avon Water to the east of the town.

Key facts

UK place.official_name: Strathaven
UK place.gaelic_name: Srath Aibhne
UK place.scots_name: Straiven
UK place.country: Scotland
UK place.population: 8,339
UK place.unitary_scotland: South Lanarkshire
UK place.lieutenancy_scotland: Lanarkshire
UK place.constituency_westminster: East Kilbride and Strathaven
UK place.constituency_scottish_parliament: Clydesdale
UK place.post_town: STRATHAVEN
UK place.postcode_area: ML
UK place.postcode_district: ML10
UK place.dial_code: 01357
UK place.static_image_name: Bridge Street, Strathaven - geograph.org.uk - 4571740.jpg
UK place.edinburgh_distance_mi: 39

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Wikidata facts

Population: 7350
Image: Strathaven - geograph.org.uk - 429749.jpg

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Commons category: Strathaven
P8168: Hémonstoir
OS grid reference: NS702444
P12749: Cornelia Schmalz-Jacobsen

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Contents

History
Governance
Long-established business
Landmarks
Transport
Former railway stations
Strathaven Airfield
Education
Religion
Sport
Culture
Notable people
Notes
References
External links

The population in the 2022 census was 8,339. The town was granted a royal charter in 1450, making it a burgh of barony. The A71, which connects Edinburgh and Irvine, passes through the town.