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About Plains

Plains lies between Glasgow and Hamilton in South Lanarkshire's flat river valley terrain. Access is via M74 Junction 5, about 20km south of Glasgow on a popular commuter route. The A725 and B7071 provide additional connections, whilst over 150 EV charging points serve the area. The town sits near Bothwell Bridge Lido, one of Scotland's last outdoor swimming pools.

Where is Plains on the map?

Plains is in Scotland, at 55.880, -3.923 - about 15 km north of Craigneuk, North Lanarkshire.

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Popular destinations close by

Airdriehill3 km 5 minClarkston, North Lanarkshire3 km 5 minDunrobin3 km 5 minHillend, North Lanarkshire3 km 5 minMoffat Mills4 km 5 minPetersburn4 km 5 minDrumgelloch4 km 10 minCraigneuk, North Lanarkshire 24 km 10 minCaldercruix4 km 10 minHolehills5 km 10 minGartness, North Lanarkshire5 km 10 minRawyards5 km 10 minAirdrie GB5 km 10 minBrownsburn5 km 10 minGartlea5 km 10 min

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What is the closest airport to Plains?

The closest airport to Plains is Edinburgh Airport, 45 km (about 37 min by car). Other airports nearby: Glasgow Airport.

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