Coatbridge College

New College Lanarkshire Coatbridge Campus, previously the independent Coatbridge College, was Scotland’s oldest further education college, founded in 1865. The college has over 250 staff members and approximately 7,000 students. The college provides further education to students.

In the 1970s, Coatbridge College moved away from traditional heavy industries to a commerce-focused college. In 1984, the college was extended to create computing suites, hairdressing and beauty salons, a refectory area, sports facilities and a large theatre, which was later named the Ian Bannen Theatre.

In 2013, there was a proposal to merge Coatbridge College with other further education colleges in North Lanarkshire, but Coatbridge pulled out. However, the merger into New College Lanarkshire (with the former Motherwell College and Cumbernauld College) took place the following year.

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