New Homes in Wishaw

Live the life

Located in North Lanarkshire and only a short commute from Glasgow, Wishaw is a bustling town close to rural landscapes, historic sites and city-centre attractions. Whether you’re exploring the Clyde Valley, taking the kids to M&D’s, Scotland’s Theme Park, or enjoying a walk through Strathclyde Country Park, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy close to your new home in Wishaw.

Things to see and do

There is a lot to see and do in Wishaw, whether you’re shopping on the high street or at independent stores in the town centre, getting active at Wishaw Sports Centre, or practising your swing at Wishaw Golf Club.

If you’re moving to the area with children, there are some great family-friendly attraction nearby including Rainforest Adventure Motherwell, Hamilton Water Palace and M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park, where you can ride roller coasters, play glow in the dark indoor bowling and explore the indoor rainforest, Amazonia.

For adventures in the great outdoors, Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton, Strathclyde Country Park and Summerlee Heritage Park are popular for family walks and wildlife spotting.

If you want to enjoy a day out in the city, Glasgow is home to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Botanic Gardens and St Enoch Shopping Centre. Other attractions close to Wishaw include Hamilton Ice Rink and North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre.

Education

For families with school-age children moving to a new home in Wishaw, there are many good schools nearby including Wishaw Academy Primary School, Dalziel High School, Our Lady’s High School Motherwell and Holy Cross High School.

If you or your older children are thinking about studying for a degree, the University of Glasgow, the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Caledonian University and Motherwell College are all within commuting distance of Wishaw.

Getting to Wishaw

Wishaw is well-connected by both car and train, ideal if you’re commuting for work or simply travelling to visit friends and family. From Glasgow, the journey to Wishaw takes 30 minutes by car via the M8 or 30 minutes by train, while the journey from Edinburgh takes one hour five minutes by car or 55 minutes by train. The journey from Wishaw to Stirling takes around 50 minutes by car.

When you’re going on holiday, Glasgow Airport is only a 35-minute drive from the town, and Edinburgh Airport is around 45 minutes away, so there’s plenty of choice for your adventures abroad, whether you want a city break, winter sunshine or a cultural adventure.