neighbouring areas
| Airdrie | Coatbridge | Lanark | Shotts |
| Bellshill | Glasgow | Larkhall | Strathaven |
| Biggar | Hamilton | Motherwell | Wishaw |
Property for sale in Carluke
Carluke, the Clyde Valley's largest town, with a population of approximately 14,000, sits on a high plateau overlooking the River Clyde. It lies on Jock's Burn northwest of Lanark, right in the heart of Lanarkshire's fruit growing area. It is thanks to this proximity to the main fruit growing area that one of Carluke's biggest employers is the jam company Renshaw Scott, who recently added a chocolate refinery to their plant. Another major employer in the area is engineering company Thomson Pettie. There has been a recent boom in house building, thanks to the town's direct train link with Glasgow. The town is also popular with people who work in Glasgow. Residents have benefited from recent redevelopment of the core shopping area, which has created an attractive environment. Estate agents in Carluke have a selection of property for sale, including modern detached family homes and traditional villas, country cottages and flats.
Amenities for properties in Carluke
Carluke has a good range of high street names and local shops, as well as Aldi and Somerfield for food shopping. There is also a wide selection of cafés, restaurants and takeaways, as well as specialist shops such as Ramsay, the only Scottish butchers to use the traditional Ayrshire cure for their bacon. The town's location is perfect for keen gardeners, with access to the garden centres of the Clyde Valley. Families with children who are searching for property for sale in Carluke will discover the town has a number of primary schools, and once the multi-million pound schools modernisation programme is complete, Carluke will have a completely refurbished secondary school. The town's leisure centre and pool are in Carluke High School.
Transport for Carluke
When searching for houses for sale in Carluke you will discover the town can be reached from the M8 via the A73 from Glasgow, Lanark and Edinburgh. A good bus service operates to outlying towns as well as to Glasgow and Edinburgh. A regular service from the local railway station runs to Glasgow Central.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Carluke, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Lanark, Coatbridge and Motherwell.