Information relating to Castlemilk
The Castlemilk district of Glasgow is an area of great historical interest and a place where the locals are truly local and, like most of their ilk, proud of it, and that history begins a long time ago and is still seen today.
It is an ironic fact of the district that there is no castle in Castlemilk – there was at one time a magnificent structure that was originally built in the 13 th century – but that does not stop the district, to the south east of the thriving city of Glasgow and not far from the ancient town of Dumfries, from being a fine place to live.
Famous for being home to one of the largest housing estates in Scotland, Castlemilk is very much a commuter town, and is one that has much to offer those that choose it as their home.
The history of Castlemilk includes association with the powerful Stuart family and noted visits from Mary, Queen of Scots, as well as more recent use of local land as a prisoner of war camp in the Second World War, while modern projects include the construction of more modern housing and a new leisure centre.
It is interesting to note the fall and rise of Castlemilk in recent times, for this was – like many similar towns – a place hit hard by the recession of the early 1980's and the demise of the mining and manufacturing industries in the area.