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If you are thinking about moving to Carluke, this guide outlines local services, transport, schools and housing to help you decide if the area is right for you.

Shops and local services

Carluke has a range of everyday amenities, including:

• independent shops and restaurants
• a major supermarket
• leisure and health facilities
• a golf course

These services support day‑to‑day living and provide good local access.

Transport

Carluke has rail and bus connections:

• bus services run regularly during peak times, with fewer services in the evening
• a train service provides direct links to both Glasgow and Edinburgh

You can plan your journey using Traveline Scotland.

Schools

To find schools in the area, use our school catchment area maps. You will need a Clydesdale postcode to search.

Housing in Carluke

Carluke offers a mix of housing types, including:

• one and two-bedroom flats (most common)
• a smaller number of three and four-bedroom homes
• amenity and sheltered housing for older people

There are around 1,068 council homes in the area, with additional housing provided by partner landlords.

The eight letting areas are:

• Cairneymount
• Crawforddyke East
• Crawforddyke North
• Crawforddyke West
• Douglas Street
• Carluke West
• Whitehill West
• Whitehill

Availability

Most homes are one and two-bedroom flats. Larger homes are limited and may have longer waiting times.

For more detail on supply and demand, read the Clydesdale North Local Letting Plan.

Costs to consider

Before applying, make sure you can afford:

• rent or mortgage payments
• Council Tax
• household bills