Airdrie’s historic buildings and community spirit at heart of new plaque initiative to rejuvenate town

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Airdrie’s historic buildings and community spirit are at the heart of a new initiative to rejuvenate the town.Rediscovering Airdrie aims to use the town’s rich architectural and social heritage as a springboard for physical, social, and economic renewal.This summer, the Rediscovering Airdrie team held community events, including stargazing at Airdrie Cross, reminiscence sessions at the library, and creative workshops at the town hall.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android More than 500 residents shared their views on the town’s future in a survey, helping to guide the project’s next steps.To celebrate Airdrie’s heritage, nine heritage plaques are being installed across key sites:Mavisbank Park (1891): The site of football’s first-ever penalty kick, taken during a match for the Airdrie Charity Cup.Sir John Wilson Town Hall (1912): A grand civic building funded by MP Sir John Wilson, symbolising the town’s historic wealth and status.

Former Airdrie Savings Bank (1925): Featuring Thrift , a poem by local poet A.G. Rose, celebrating virtue and prudence. New Cross Airdrie (1795): Once part of the Glasgow-Edinburgh toll road, its wide layout allowed horse-drawn coaches to turn.The Townhouse (1825): A multipurpose building that housed a jail, police office, and Scotland’s first free library.Former Post Office