I have recently moved to EK with my family due to personal circumstances and unfortunately the travel back and forth from my current job is a nightmare.

I have been looking non-stop when I have the time for a job closer by, preferably in EK, Hamilton ect..

This is near impossible, there is literally nothing, there is however jobs available in Bellshill or Rutherglen which is literally 15 to 20 minutes away in the car but for some reason takes 1h and 20mins using public transport as EK has some of the worst public transport available.

Anyone know of any jobs on the EK area ? My experience is in B2B sales, I am currently an SDR but honestly I will do anything at this point.

Thank you for the help troops !

I've just finished this at last. Almost every historical landmark or bit of local mythology was suggested by a member of the public on FB and Scottish subreddits.

I really couldn't be happier with the level of feedback from everyone! If you think there's anything I've missed out or should change, just let me know - I won't be getting these printed for another day or two, so I can still add in details.

Thank you and I hope you like it. Prints are available here.

Looking at the success that Strathaven has with its beer festival and the likes of Eaglesham and other towns holding similar events I would like to attempt to run a beer festival in our town.

The thing is location and also getting the council to agree to it.

Potential different ideas I have floating around my head.

It isn't fair that being in the second largest town in Scotland and there is no beer festival so why not organise my own.

Paisley has a very successful Food and Drink Festival every April. Why not East Kilbride?

It's probably been asked a million times, but this is a big discussion...

Hi all!

I should be studying but as usual procrastination took over and I went down an - admittedly short - rabbit hole about EK in the 20th century. The SLC YouTube page hosts these pretty nice videos that some of you will probably have already seen, and I find it really fascinating - and I'm also more than a little jealous - to see the town as it was before I was born. I never knew there used to be so much greenery in the shopping centre, and fountains???

That takes me to the uploaded image. What I'm interested in is the shot at 3:05, of the town centre, and the complex in between the Plaza Tower and the Civic Centre. I believe it's where the bus station stands today but I can't find anything about what came before it, or indeed when the bus station itself was actually present in its modern form. You can also watch the video here - it's some good footage, and I know the quality of the cameras masks a lot of the little details but I'm sure this place was definitely a lot cleaner back then.

I'm not actually sure what year this shot was taken in, the description states that much of this video was formed out of a royal visit in 1990 but some of the footage is definitely from before this, given other videos on the SLC channel.

Thanks for any help you can give. I know it's not exactly an important question but I'm really curious to know.

Apologies if you've seen this on FB already - this is the most up to date version.

I'm hoping you can help fill up this fantasy style map of Glasgow and the surrounding area. Please ignore how rough parts of it look (text going through hills, rivers, etc), it'll all get tidied up at the end. Forests will be going on at the end too.

While it's around two thirds done, I'd love to get more places and features in here before I get this made into prints. Any more megaliths, standing stones, barrows, ruins, or the like that you think should be on here? Anything else is great too - landmarks, natural features, mythological sites or just anything cool and quirky you think would look good on here. Thanks!

Does anyone fancy coming to the Dolan gym?

Brouster Hill, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 1AF

I've been lifting seriously for about 5 years (with a major gap in 2024), but I'm in the gym all day, 5 days a week.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for recommendations for a driving instructor who offers automatic lessons in East Kilbride.

I’m a new driver starting in my 30s and have never driven before, so I’d really appreciate suggestions for someone patient and experienced with beginners.

Thanks in advance!

Hi, i’m not from Eastkilbride originally however looking to move there due to having family in the area etc. My partner and I just viewed a flat in the Murray, it’s on Telford road, right across from the shopping centre. Can anyone give me insight on the area? i’m not sure if it’s good/bad etc and we’re moving with our 1 year old daughter so i’m slightly anxious! Thanks so much :)

(it’s closer to Dicks park side if it makes a difference🫣)

As title suggests - where’s the best Indian around here?

Hiya 👋

I'm currently learning how to drive, I've got 14 hours of lessons done.

Given that lessons are very expensive 😭 my husband has offered to take me out so I can practice in-between lessons.

My instructor usually takes me to the Sainsbury's depot (Langlands Dr) but that road has become quite crowded with abandoned trucks.

Is there anywhere else that anyone can recommend?

I need to practice changing gears, so I need a fairly long stretch of road where I can speed up and slow down etc.

We are thinking of going out on Saturdays or Sundays if that makes any difference.

Thanks

Xx

Hi all, the Council is currently consulting on proposals to build housing on the playing fields at Westwood Hill. While we desperately need housing, I don't think that filling in our parks and greenspaces is the way to go about it.

Whatever your opinion, I would strongly encourage everyone to put a comment in to the consultation. You can find details of the proposal and how to send in a response here: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200142/housing_and_homelessness/2363/westwood_hill_pitches_-_appropriation_of_land

You've got until the 15th April to make a submission.

I'll throw my own response into a comment below - feel free to borrow any bits you agree with.

12 bands. 2 stages. Free buses from strathaven and stonehouse. Beers, gins, rum plus pizza and chinese food. What more could you want? All in a huge marquee so stuff that rain! Pay on the door or eventbrite.

We used to order food from Mata Hari if we wanted a Chinese for dinner. The last two times the food hasn’t been up to scratch. The wings were tasteless and the chicken in the curry was very tough.

Ordering tonight and looking for recommendations please. We typically order sweet and sour, chicken curry, rice, chilli and honey wings plus sides like fried rice, chips and prawn crackers. Thanks.

https://camra.org.uk/event/glasgow-and-west-of-scotland-branch-social-ten-year-anniversary-celebration-83533

Will be a fun event. Hope to see some people along for good ale and to meet Senga the Glasgow Real Ale Festival mascot.

Does anyone know what date this road was opened?

I’m looking for a local road cycling group — ideally 50–100 km weekend rides, steady pace (around 25–30 kph average).

I’ve not found many online but may just be looking in the wrong places.

If there aren’t any established groups, would anyone be interested in starting something informal?

Hey, I am currently studying urban planning and I am in my final year working on my dissertation. I am currently seeking participants to complete an online survey on the safety of the Woonerf concept. The survey is based in Scotland, however I am hoping to get responses from smaller individual communities as well. If you would like to participate it takes under 5 minutes and all will be completely anonymous.

https://forms.office.com/e/TmgMUdwkxs

This is a strange ask im sure but its such a distinct memory in my mind, i’m 22 now and this was around back when i was in primary school, probably around 7-10 (around 2009 onwards perhaps) or so, but does anyone else remember the old store back where the job center used to be ( or around there ) that sold basically only really expensive horse figurines? Or perhaps it sold other things, i only remember the horses.

I’m new to living in East Kilbride and I’m looking at the transport to Glasgow. My nearest train station is Hairmyres.

I looked online and it says that it’s paid parking. I scoped out the station and cannot see anywhere to pay for the parking.

Am I being thick or is it included in train tickets or on an app??

Any help is greatly appreciated~

Question.

Where is the fruit stand?

It was outside the old tower bar,

now, its nowhere to be seen.

awrite people, just wondering if any of you people go to the puregym down the centre?