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Shotts, United Kingdom
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Shotts is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 8,235. Elevation: 709 ft (216 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 8,235 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.8195°, -3.7975° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,504 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.5 inches (37 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $52,159 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Shotts
Shotts is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 8,235. The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet (216 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shotts vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Shotts vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $52,159 |
| 31% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,159 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,003 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 749 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $188,236 |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,304 |
| 12% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 3,294 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shotts
Shotts has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 726 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.8195°N, 3.7975°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 6.1 in |
Shotts has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 37°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (2.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Total Area | 250.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Shotts
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Calderhead High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dykehead Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Allanton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shotts
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Built Radio | arts, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Linn Jazz | jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Capital FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Orryy Live | 24/7, bouncy | MP3 | |
| Celtic Music Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Buena Vida | community radio, multi genre | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Regal Radio | blues, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Go Radio Glasgow | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jambo! Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Sunny G Community Radio | community | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Buena Vida | community radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 100.8 Home Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Stirling Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Shotts
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Valley Heritage Centre | ||||
| Bennie Museum | ||||
| Blackridge Museum | ||||
| Bo'ness Motor Museum | ||||
| Callendar House | ||||
| Colzium Museum | ||||
| Culross Palace | ||||
| Cumbernauld Museum | ||||
| Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store | ||||
| Kinneil Museum | ||||
| Lanark Museum | ||||
| Linlithgow Museum | ||||
| Low Parks Museum | ||||
| Motherwell Heritage Centre | ||||
| Museum of Scottish Railways | ||||
| Robert Owen's House | ||||
| Shotts Heritage Centre | ||||
| Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life | ||||
| Whitburn Community Museum |
Libraries in Shotts
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abronhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Airdrie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Airdrie Public Library & Observatory | 0.0 | |||||
| Bathgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bo'ness Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonnybridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carluke Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapelhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Condorrat Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cumbernauld Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falkirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fauldhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grangemouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Town House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincardine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanark Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larbert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larkhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lesmahagow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linlithgow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meadowbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shotts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Slamannan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stonehouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Valleyfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Lothian Local History Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitburn Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shotts
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square |
Hotels in Shotts
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shotts
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shotts
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shotts
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shotts
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shotts
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shotts
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Shotts
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shotts
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shotts
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shotts
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Factor | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Shotts
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Polmont | - | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | Small Airport |
| Sheardale airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shotts
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Shotts Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shotts
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| E.U. Congregation Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Shotts Calderhead-Erskine Parish | |
| St Patricks Church | |
| The Salvation Army - Shotts |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Shotts
What is the population of Shotts?
Shotts has a population of 8,235 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 250.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Shotts expensive to live in?
The median household income is $52,159, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $188,236 (33% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,304 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Shotts?
Shotts has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shotts?
Shotts has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,003. There are 749 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shotts?
The median home value in Shotts is $188,236. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,304. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Shotts?
50.0% of adults in Shotts hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Shotts?
90% of residents speak only English at home.