Hallside Heritage Park
Location: Between Village Road and Newton Station
Aerial view showing Hallside Heritage Park location
Historical Background
The site is the former location of Hallside Steelworks. In the early 1990s, H.J. Banks & Co. cleared the site for housing development, adding topsoil and millions of earthworms to rejuvenate the land.
The area was planted primarily with willow trees with the intention to harvest biomass every 5 years. Land ownership was transferred to Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire and is now leased to Greenbelt Group for maintenance.
Development by Residents Association
The area was largely untouched until the Drumsagard Village Residents Association initiated a project in 2009. The Association demolished an old furnace that was a gathering spot for troublemakers.
They recreated paths and reopened the area for walking, jogging, and cycling.
Woodland paths for walking, jogging, and cycling
Current Project
The woodland area is undergoing community revitalization to breathe new life into the heritage park. A steering group has been formed and the Drumsagard Trust commissioned:
- Ecology survey
- Concept proposal
- Community consultation
Project Documents
Get Involved
We're seeking community involvement, especially from local schools including Hallside, Park View, St. Charles, and James Aiton Primaries.