East Kilbride is a large town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, located just outside the southern boundary of Glasgow. It was designated as Scotland’s first new town in 1947, with a plan to alleviate overcrowding and regenerate the area. East Kilbride has a population of around 75,000 people and is known for its modern shopping centres, including the popular East Kilbride Shopping Centre, which was opened in 1972. The town is also home to a number of historic buildings, such as the 18th century East Kilbride Old Parish Church and the National Museum of Rural Life, which showcases Scotland’s agricultural heritage.