Shieldmuir

Settlement in Lanarkshire

Scotland

Shieldmuir

Site of former Ravenscraig Steelworks The bridge used to cross railway lines that led to a number of sidings at the former steelworks. — Site of former Ravenscraig Steelworks Credit: Richard Sutcliffe

Shieldmuir is a residential area located in the town of Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is situated approximately 17 miles southeast of Glasgow and 34 miles southwest of Edinburgh. The area is primarily known for its housing estates and offers a peaceful and family-friendly environment for its residents.

Shieldmuir benefits from excellent transport links, with the M8 motorway easily accessible, providing convenient access to nearby towns and cities. The nearby Shieldmuir railway station provides regular train services to Glasgow, Edinburgh, and other major towns in the region, making it an ideal location for commuters.

The area is well-served in terms of amenities, with several local shops, supermarkets, and convenience stores within walking distance. For a wider range of retail options, residents can visit the nearby towns of Wishaw and Motherwell, which offer larger shopping centers and a variety of high street stores.

Shieldmuir is also home to a number of recreational facilities, including parks, sports clubs, and leisure centers. Residents can enjoy outdoor activities and sports, with several green spaces and playgrounds available for children to play. Furthermore, the Clyde Valley National Nature Reserve is within close proximity, providing opportunities for nature walks and wildlife spotting.

Overall, Shieldmuir offers a quiet and convenient living environment, with easy access to amenities, transport links, and recreational facilities. Its proximity to larger towns and cities makes it an ideal choice for those seeking a suburban lifestyle with urban conveniences nearby.

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Shieldmuir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.77717/-3.9533383 or Grid Reference NS7755. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Site of former Ravenscraig Steelworks

The bridge used to cross railway lines that led to a number of sidings at the former steelworks.

Richard Sutcliffe

Site of former Ravenscraig Steelworks

The area to the east of the railway line.

Richard Sutcliffe

Recent sculpture by Ravenscraig Sports Facility

Sculpted by Andy Scott to commemorate those men of the Scottish Steel Industry who lost their lives whilst active in the making of steel. The sculpture was erected in June 2015.

Des Colhoun

The Steelman of Scotland

Sculpted by Andy Scott to commemorate those men of the Scottish Steel Industry who lost their lives in this industry. The sculpture was erected in June 2015.

Des Colhoun

For the Men of Steel in Scotland

Sculpted by Andy Scott to commemorate those men of the Scottish Steel Industry who lost their lives in this industry. The sculpture was erected in June 2015.

Des Colhoun

Health and safety at work...

Sculpted by Andy Scott to commemorate those men of the Scottish Steel Industry who lost their lives In the pursuit of their trade. The sculpture was erected in June 2015.

Des Colhoun

Steel of Ravenscraig

Here we see the recent art work sculpted by Andy Scott to commemorate those men of the Scottish Steel Industry who lost their lives in the steel industry. The sculpture was erected in June 2015.

Des Colhoun

Regional Sports facility at Ravenscraig

This is a wonderful sports centre built on the site of the Ravenscraig smelter plant which closed under very controversial conditions some years back. The facility is well supported and here we see the early arrival of some boxers and coaches for the annual National Scottish Intermediate Boxing championships.

Des Colhoun

Prelimininary bouts at the Intermediate Championships

Two rings are in action and ambitions are high as these stalwarts fight for a title at the annual National Scottish Intermediate Boxing Championships here at the Ravenscraig Sports facility.

Des Colhoun

High flats in Muirhouse

Elliott Simpson

Grazing Ground

This long tract of grazing lies beside the River Clyde to the south of Netherton.

frank smith

Bantamweight final at the 2017 Scottish Championships

With another two by three minutes to go, it's McGregor in the red corner who wins tonight.

Des Colhoun

Putting the steel back into Ravenscraig

With a combined weight of just over 90 bags of sugar these two combatants gave it their all over three rounds of 1 minute per round at the annual Scottish National Novice boxing Championships here at the Ravenscraig Sports facility.This time victory went to the blue corner.

Des Colhoun

Clyde Walkway near Motherwell

A section of the path approaching Lower Carbarns on a frosty day when the temperature failed to rise above freezing.

Alan O'Dowd

Clyde Walkway near Lower Carbarns

The Clyde Walkway is a long distance walking route between Glasgow and the Falls of Clyde at New Lanark.

Alan O'Dowd

Pond on the Dalzell Estate

After a very wet Christmas Day, rain turned to snow overnight as colder air moved in from the north-west, and left a modest covering of snow. The tower blocks might eventually disappear from the horizon as North Lanarkshire Council has recently announced its intention to eventually demolish and replace all of its high-rise housing stock.

Alan O'Dowd

Former cricket pitch, Dalzell Estate

I'm not sure when this was last used for cricket. After a very wet Christmas Day, rain turned to snow overnight as colder air moved in from the north-west, and left a modest covering of snow.

Alan O'Dowd