New Homes in Airdrie

Live the life

Located in Lanarkshire just a short drive away from Glasgow, Airdrie is a commuter town with lots to see and do in the surrounding area. Whether you’re exploring country parks, taking the kids to a theme park or taking a shopping trip to the city, there’s something for the whole family close to your new home in Airdrie.

Things to see and do

Airdrie is home to a number of popular attractions including Airdrie Observatory, Airdrie Public Library and Airdrie Town Hall, which hosts regular performances spanning music, comedy, drama and more. At Excelsior Stadium you can cheer on Airdrieonians FC during their home football matches, while Airdrie Golf Club is ideal for a weekend round of golf.

If you’re moving to the area with children, there are lots of family-friendly places of interest near Airdrie including Drumpellier Country Park, Palacerigg Country Park and Summerlee Heritage Park. For action and adventure, The Time Capsule has a waterpark and ice rink, while M&D’s, Scotland’s Theme Park, is a big hit for thrill-seekers.

World of Wings, North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre and the indoor rainforest Amazonia are only a short drive away from the town, while golf enthusiasts can practice their swing at Easter Moffatt Golf Course.

Education

For families moving to Airdrie with school-age children, there are a number of schools to choose from in the local area including St Edward’s Primary School, Clarkston Primary School, St Margaret’s High School and Caldervale High School.

If you’re looking for higher education, you can study for a degree at the University of Strathclyde, the University of Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian University or the University of the West of Scotland.

Getting to Airdrie

Airdrie is near the M8 motorway, and along with its own railway station the town is well connected by both road and rail. From Glasgow, the journey to Airdrie takes just 25 minutes by car or train, ideal if you’re commuting to the city, while the journey from Stirling takes 30 minutes by car. From Edinburgh, the journey to Airdrie takes 45 minutes by train or 50 minutes by car.

If you’re travelling to London, the train journey takes five hours 30 minutes changing once at Haymarket, while the plane from Glasgow Airport takes just one hour 20 minutes. When it’s time to go on holiday, the drive to Glasgow Airport takes just 30 minutes, while Edinburgh Airport is only 35 minutes away.