Strathaven
Strathaven is a historical market community in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and is the largest settlement in Avondale. The community was approved a Royal Charter in 1450, making the Town of Strathaven a burgh of barony. The existing approximated population is 7,500. The town is located on the edge of the strath of the Avon Water, around 6 miles (10 km) from Hamilton as well as 18 miles (29 km) from Glasgow. The A71, which connects Edinburgh and also Kilmarnock passes through the community. In the 2001 demographics the town had a population of 7,700. Strathaven has one senior high school as well as 3 primary schools - Kirklandpark Primary, Wester Overton Primary, as well as St Patrick's Primary. It likewise has a yard landing strip about 2 miles (3 km) to the north west on Lethame Road.