Plains, North Lanarkshire
| Plains | |
|---|---|
Location within North Lanarkshire | |
| Population | 2,920 (2020) |
| OS grid reference | NS798699 |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | AIRDRIE |
| Postcode district | ML6 |
| Dialling code | 01236 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Plains /ˈpleɪnz/ is a village outside the town of Airdrie, in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, about 14 miles (23 kilometres) east of Glasgow city centre and 32 miles (51 km) west of Edinburgh. The nearest major towns are Airdrie (2+1⁄2 mi or 4 km) and Coatbridge (5 mi or 8 km). The village is west of Caldercruix and the North Calder Water. The population is about 2,740.