Whifflet

Whifflet

Whifflet is a suburb of Coatbridge, Scotland. It was originally known as wheat flats but over time the name developed to Whifflet. It is dominated by its main street Whifflet Street which has many shops including an old sweet shop Tommy Tangos, pubs and bookmakers and is towered over by the Calder flats.

Whifflet railway station provides travel links to Glasgow, Motherwell and Cumbernauld.


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