Directions
Eastview is situated in the village of Newmains, North Lanarkshire. The development can be reached within a 10-minute drive of junction 6 of the M8, via the A73.
Newmains, and this development, fall under the administration of North Lanarkshire Council.Leisure
There are a wide variety of enticing leisure opportunities in the vicinity of Eastview.
Excursions into nature are easy to come by; the development is surrounded by charming countryside trails and residents can reach Greenhead Moss Nature Reserve within a 15-minute walk, offering a picturesque area of wildlife and greenery suitable for all ages. Further away, accessible in 17 minutes by car, Clyde Valley Family Park is home to an array of farmyard animals and provides fun activities and play areas for children.
Golfers of every ability will benefit from the multitude of options nearby; Wishaw Golf Club and Carluke Golf Club, each offering an 18-hole course, can be reached within nine minutes and eight minutes by car, respectively. Meanwhile, Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, a large complex hosting a gym and a range of indoor and outdoor sports, can be reached in a 14-minute car journey.
Craignethan Castle, a fortification dating back to the 16th century, provides a glimpse into the past for those happy to make the 23-minute drive.Transport
Eastview's proximity to transport links adds to its appeal. Wishaw train station, two-and-a-half miles away, offers services to Glasgow Central station in 30 minutes; from here, travellers can access UK-wide connections. Direct trains to Edinburgh Waverley are also available.
Those opting to drive will benefit from the M8 and M74, which connect the site to Glasgow in around 30 minutes and Edinburgh in just over one hour, along with numerous towns and villages in the region.
For international travel, Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh Airport can each be reached in under 40 minutes by car.Education
Families with children will find a multitude of well-regarded schools in Newmains and its surrounding areas. Newmains Primary School and Nursery Class is located around half-a-mile from the development, while Cambusnethan Primary School and St Bridgid's Primary School are each one mile away. Secondary-level options include Coltness High School and Clyde Valley High School, both reachable in around a 5-minute drive.
For higher education, two world-renowned Russell Group universities are within reach. The University of Glasgow is 40 minutes away by car, while the drive to the University of Edinburgh takes just over one hour.Shopping
Two well-known supermarkets are found within one mile of the development, providing convenient options for residents. Additionally, Garrion Bridges Garden Centre, seven minutes away via car, is occupied by various unique stores covering sectors like fashion, jewellery, antiques and gardening.
Appetites will be easily satisfied by the abundance of tempting restaurants and pubs that are just one mile from the site, with British, Italian and Asian dishes among the options. Cosy caf?s are also close by, accessible within a five-minute drive westwards.
These amenities are supplemented by Glasgow city centre's wealth of retail and dining opportunities, situated just 20 miles away.
