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3About Motherwell
Motherwell lies 15 kilometres southeast of Glasgow in North Lanarkshire, easily reached via the M74 motorway at Junctions 5 or 6. The town sits strategically in Scotland's central belt with excellent transport links - the M8 motorway runs 8km north whilst local routes include the A721 from Hamilton. Motherwell station serves as a major rail interchange on the West Coast Main Line. The 1930s Art Deco water tower at Colville Park dominates the skyline, visible from the motorway.
Where is Motherwell on the map?
Motherwell is in Scotland, at 55.789, -3.992 - about 4 km west of Craigneuk, North Lanarkshire.
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What is the closest airport to Motherwell?
The closest airport to Motherwell is Glasgow Airport, 38 km (about 32 min by car). Other airports nearby: Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport.