Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
The Back Shift
In or near Fauldhouse.
The Back Shift — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Smillie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Shotts · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Back Shift is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Official information
Shotts Heritage Centre is located within Shotts Library and offers free admission. The centre showcases the history of Shotts, highlighting its 17th-century Covenanting heritage and the impact of heavy industries in the 19th and 20th centuries through engaging displays.
Place summary
The Back Shift is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates the contributions of workers in the region, highlighting their significance to local history and industry.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8169, -3.7894
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML7 5DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Airdrie and Shotts
- Phone
- 01236 638460
- Nearest railway station
- Shotts — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday 9am-7pm; Tuesday 9am-7pm; Wednesday 9am-5pm; Thursday 9am-7pm; Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 9am-12pm; Sunday closed
- Official site
- culturenl.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10694369938 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Back Shift?
- The Back Shift is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML7 5DH).
- What is The Back Shift?
- The Back Shift — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Back Shift?
- The nearest railway station is Shotts, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML7 5DH.
- Is The Back Shift free to visit?
- Yes, The Back Shift is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Back Shift?
- The nearest railway station is Shotts, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML7 5DH.