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Shotts
City in North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Overview
Shotts is a small Scottish town situated between Glasgow and Edinburgh, known for its close-knit community and peaceful countryside surroundings. The town features historic buildings, scenic walks, and a relaxed pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
North Lanarkshire
Population
8,570
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.82°, -3.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,838
Local Cost
$1,090
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
7.8°C
Summer Avg
13.4°C
Winter Avg
2.8°C
Record High
26.7°C
Record Low
-8.9°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
1036 mm
Internet Speed
148 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
4
Parks
1
Transport
51
Walk Score
51
Footways
102.0
Airport
EDI
Distance
31 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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