East Kilbride is a large suburban town in the South Lanarkshire council area of Scotland. It is Scotland's first new town, and lies on high ground on the south side of the Cathkin Braes, about 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Glasgow city centre. The Rotten Calder river flows along the east side of the settlement, northwards toward the River Clyde. The town is also known as the Polo Mint city due to its many roundabouts.
East Kilbride does not lie within the Greater Glasgow urban area, although it does lie within the Greater Glasgow metropolitan area,[citation needed] and it is the second biggest town in Scotland behind Paisley.
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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