The fascinating story of Uddingston can now be discovered on a newly launched heritage trail.
Uddingston Heritage Trail was officially opened by Councillor Kenny McCreary of South Lanarkshire Council at Uddingston Cross, marking the culmination of a community-led project to celebrate the village’s rich heritage and encourage people to explore its landmarks.
The self-guided trail showcases the history of Uddingston through 18 points of interest, highlighting the significant buildings, people and locations that have helped shape the village over the centuries.
It was developed by local charity Grow Uddingston after the group secured funding through South Lanarkshire Council’s Local Action Fund.
Recognising the importance of preserving and sharing the area’s history, Grow Uddingston identified the Heritage Trail as one of three projects that would benefit both the local community and visitors alike.
Donald Burt, Secretary of Grow Uddingston said: “This project is about celebrating Uddingston’s unique history and making it accessible for everyone.
“Whether you’ve lived here all your life or you’re visiting for the first time, we hope the Heritage Trail encourages people to explore the village, discover its hidden stories and take pride in our shared heritage.
“We would also love local people to help us build on what we’ve created by sharing photographs and historical information that can preserve even more of Uddingston’s story for future generations.”
Visitors can choose to complete the full 4.5-mile route, follow a shorter 2.5-mile walk, or simply explore the points that interest them most, making the trail suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
At the heart of the project is a new Heritage Information Board located at Uddingston Cross, which serves as both the starting and finishing point of the trail.
A second information lectern has also been installed on Old Mill Road, telling the remarkable story of local inventor John Wilkie, who developed the modern plough in his workshop on the site around 1800.
Both information displays feature QR codes allowing visitors to download the full Heritage Trail directly to their phone. Additional historical information is available online at www.uddingstonheritagetrail.org.
The project received pro bono design support from integrated marketing agency Tigerbond, which has an office in the heart of Uddingston.
Local residents who would like to help the project grow by sharing historic photographs, stories and information can submit contributions to growuddingston@gmail.com for possible inclusion on the Heritage Trail website.
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