Motherwell Strathclyde Park previously hosted the major Scottish music festival, T in the Park, until 1996, when it was moved to a disused airfield in Balado, Kinross-shire. It has also hosted other music festivals such as Retrofest. Modern authors Des McAnulty and Mark Wilson have written novels of critical acclaim which are based in the town (LIFE IS LOCAL, McAnulty) and neighbouring town Bellshill (BOBBY'S BOY, Wilson). Motherwell is the headquarters for both North Lanarkshire Council, which is one of Scotland's most populous local authority areas, and of Police Scotland "Q" division. These organisations cover an overall population of 327,000 people
Everett Crowley Park perimeter of the park. There are also smaller trails that are unnamed that may be more favorable for people who wish for more of an adventure, or for those who want to explore the forest. Snake Trail: follows the entrance, is about 2.02 km long. Vista Way Trail: leads to viewpoint on the North Edge of the Fraser River. Kincross Creek: formerly used to have salmon running through it. Manfred's Meadow: a large open area, suitable for picnics. Mount Everett: point with the highest elevation in the park. A flower box and a bee condo have been made to assist