East Kilbride was Scotland’s first designated new town and has been the birthplace and home of many famous faces. Following the start of housebuilding in 1948, the town experienced a rapid surge in demand, attracting more than 8,000 housing applications by 1950 and signalling a significant population shift to the area.
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, East Kilbride continued to thrive as further homes and infrastructure were developed to support a population of up to 75,000, many of whom would go on to become well-known Scottish musicians, footballers and actors.
Here are 14 famous faces who started off in East Kilbride.
1. Jim and William Reid
Brothers Jim and William Reid of the band The Jesus and Mary Chain were raised in East Kilbride and both attended Hunter High School. Photo: Mel Butler
2. Lorraine Kelly
Although not born in East Kilbride, Lorraine Kelly was brought up in the town and was a pupil at Claremont High School. Her career in journalism began when she started working at the East Kilbride News. | Getty Images
3. Ally McCoist
Former Scotland and Rangers striker Ally McCoist was brought up in East Kilbride and was a pupil at Maxwellton Primary and Hunter High School. A multi-purpose sports complex on Quarry Road was named in his honour in East Kilbride. | Getty Images
4. Roddy Frame
Aztec Camera frontman Roddy Frame grew up in East Kilbride and was a pupil at Duncanrig Secondary School. Many of the songs on Aztec Camera's debut album High Lard, Hard Rain were inspired by the town. | Getty Images