Upperton, North Lanarkshire
Coordinates: 55°55′08″N 3°54′43″W / 55.919°N 3.912°W
Wind turbine at Greendykeside, near Upperton
Upperton is a village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, near Airdrie[1] and Cumbernauld, about 20 miles (32 km) north-east of Glasgow. It was formerly a part the neighbouring village of Longriggend.
Until recently it was a site of a large remand Prison, which is now closed, and was inhabited mainly by the prison service workers. After the Prison's closure it was settled by new inhabitants and the new name was given to eliminate associations with the Prison.
Wind farm
The construction of a 9 turbine wind farm is currently underway on the outskirts of the town at Greendykeside, near Longriggend. At present, 2 wind turbines have been erected.
Transportation
Upperton has a bus connection with Airdrie.
References
- ↑ Tonner, Judith. "Upperton residents’ frustration over maintenance". Daily Record. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
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