Strathaven
Strathaven is a historical market town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland as well as is the biggest negotiation in Avondale. The town was granted a Royal Charter in 1450, making the Community of Strathaven a burgh of barony. The present approximated population is 7,500. The community is located on the edge of the strath of the Avon Water, around 6 miles (10 km) from Hamilton and also 18 miles (29 km) from Glasgow. The A71, which attaches Edinburgh and Kilmarnock travels through the community. In the 2001 census the community had a population of 7,700. Strathaven has one secondary school and also 3 primary schools - Kirklandpark Primary, Wester Overton Primary, and also St Patrick's Primary. It likewise has a grass landing field about 2 miles (3 km) to the north west on Lethame Road.