Strathaven

The Common Green, the centre of Strathaven

Strathaven (Gaelic: Srath Aibhne /stra 'əjnə/) (pronounced: Stra'ven [ˈstɹeɪvn̩], meaning: valley of the Avon)^[source?] is a small town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The town has was granted a Royal Charter in 1450, making the Town of Strathaven a Burgh of Barony.

Strathaven railway stations

Strathaven had, at various times, three railway stations.

• Strathaven station, the first station, was the terminus of the Hamilton and Strathaven Railway. The railway was taken over by the Caledonian Railway; and the station was replaced by Strathaven North railway station.
• Strathaven North railway station, a terminal station on the Hamilton and Strathaven Branch of the Caledonian Railway, opened in October 1904, closed temporarily during World War I; and closed on 30 September 1945.
• Strathaven Central railway station, on the line from Stonehouse to Drumclog, closed in June 1964.

Sport

Strathaven is home to several sports clubs, which include:

• Strathaven Dynamo AFC
• Strathaven Rugby Club
• Strathaven Golf Club
• Strathaven Bowling Club
• Avondale Bowling Club
• Strathaven Tennis Club
• Strathaven Badminton Club (Currently Meets in Larkhall due to the rebuilding of the sports centre).

Famous Residents (Past and Present)

• Bertie Auld Footballer and one of the Lisbon Lions who played with Celtic
• William Cochran Painter
• Sir Robert Giffen Financial editor of The Times newspaper and President of the Royal Statistical Society
• Andy Kerr Labour Politician and former Scottish Executive Health Minister
• Sir Harry Lauder Singer, comedian and music hall entertainer
• Una McLean Actress and comedian
• Ricky Warwick Singer and guitarist with rock bands The Almighty and Circus Diablo
• James Wilson Revolutionary leader who participated in the Scottish Insurrection of 1820