Strathaven
Strathaven is a historic market community in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and also is the largest settlement in Avondale. The town was approved a Royal Charter in 1450, making the Town of Strathaven a burgh of barony. The existing approximated population is 7,500. The community lies on the edge of the strath of the Avon Water, around 6 miles (10 km) from Hamilton as well as 18 miles (29 kilometres) from Glasgow. The A71, which connects Edinburgh as well as Kilmarnock goes through the town. In the 2001 demographics the town had a population of 7,700. Strathaven has one senior high school as well as 3 primary schools - Kirklandpark Primary, Wester Overton Primary, and also St Patrick's Primary. It likewise has a yard landing field regarding 2 miles (3 km) to the north west on Lethame Road.