Carluke facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carluke
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 Carluke Public Park, next to the Town Centre. |
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 Carluke
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| Population | 15,133 |
| OS grid reference | NS848504 |
| • London | 329.39 miles |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CARLUKE |
| Postcode district | ML8 |
| Dialling code | 01555 |
| Police | Strathclyde |
| Fire | Strathclyde |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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| Scottish Parliament | |
The town of Carluke is situated in the centre of the Scottish countryside in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, 5.4 miles North-West of Lanark and 5 miles South-East of Wishaw. Many people in Carluke are commuters, with a variety of small stores and supermarkets available at the centre of the town.
Notable Figures
Three people who were born in the town have received the Victoria Cross. The inventor of Slush Puppies previously stayed on a street in Carluke. The famous ex-Motherwell striker Dougie Arnott currently lives in Carluke.
Images for kids
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Carluke town centre
See also
In Spanish: Carluke para niños
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