Founded in 1865

Coatbridge College, now part of New College Lanarkshire (NCL), was founded as Scotland's first college in 1865. Just over a decade ago NCL was created, operating across Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire, with campuses in Cumbernauld, Motherwell, Coatbridge, Kirkintilloch and Broadwood making it one of the nation's largest colleges.

With a diverse student body exceeding 10,000 individuals, encompassing full-time, part-time, evening, and commercial courses, NCL plays a pivotal role in fulfilling the social, economic, and cultural aspirations of its local communities.

The college actively contributes to the advancement of Lanarkshire by delivering exceptional learning opportunities and forging impactful collaborations with the public sector, businesses and the third sector. This ensures our students receive an engaging, enriching and enjoyable educational experience.

Committed to ongoing enhancement, the college has made significant investments in state-of-the-art technology and facilities across its campuses, ensuring students have access to outstanding resources.

Latest reports and publications

Public Sector Equality Duty Report 2025 - 2029
Published: 30th April 2025

Download the full Public Sector Equality Duty Report (2025–2029) [PDF]

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