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Bellshill (pronounced "Bells hill") is a town in North Lanarkshire in Scotland, ten miles (sixteen kilometres) southeast of Glasgow city centre and 37 mi (60 km) west of Edinburgh.
Apr 26, 2012 · Pictures and narratives of Bellshill, A town near Glasgow in Scotland, from the late 1800s to the early 1900s
Apr 25, 2024 · Bellshill is a town found in North Lanarkshire ten miles southeast of Glasgow city centre which has produced many famous faces. The first mention of the town dates back to 1596 when it appeared on a handwritten map by Timothy Pont with it having a rich history of being an industrial town.
The scene - known as the Bellshill Sound or the Bellshill Beat - was celebrated by influential DJ John Peel in the Channel 4 television series Sounds Of The Suburbs. Bellshill continues to produce well respected and influential independent pop music, with members of Mogwai and De Rosa hailing from the town.
Bellshill was originally an agricultural hamlet, but the town grew and merged with neighbouring villages. Now a focal point within Scotland's motorway network. Bellshill is a small town with a pleasant character, and the birthplace of Sir Matt Busby (Scottish Football Player and Manager).
Aug 2, 2024 · Bellshill is a town found in North Lanarkshire ten miles southeast of Glasgow city centre which has made its mark on the Scottish music scene and beyond. The North Lanarkshire town has produced many well known bands with one inspiring the likes of Nirvana, Oasis and Foo Fighters.
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Situated between Coatbridge and Motherwell, 9 miles (14.5 km) southeast of Glasgow, the town of Bellshill lies to the north of the South Calder Water. It includes the neighbourhoods of Orbiston, Hattonrig, Milnwood, Mossend and Shirrel.
