Cumbernauld is one of the best known towns just outside of Glasgow with it having produced many famous faces.
Although the history of Cumbernauld dates back to Roman times, the town as we know it today was shaped during the fifties when the site was designated as a ‘new town’ in December 1955. After years of construction and building of houses, Cumbernauld is now the largest town in North Lanarkshire with a population of over 50,000 residents.
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1. Craig Ferguson
One of the most famous faces which Cumbernauld has produced is comedian, actor, writer and television host Craig Ferguson. At just six months old, his family moved from their Springburn flat to a Development Corporation house in Cumbernauld. Ferguson attended Muirfield Primary School and Cumbernauld High School.
2. Jon Fratelli
Fratellis lead singer and guitarist Jon Fratelli hails from Cumbernauld. Fratelli attended St. Maurice's High School.
3. Ifeoma Dieke
American-born Scottish international footballer Ifeoma Dieke was brought up in Cumbernauld and started her football career playing for St Mary's primary. Dieke would then go on to join Cumbernauld Cosmos and Cumbernauld Ladies.
4. Neil Primrose
Travis drummer Neil Primrose was born in Cumbernauld. Due to his father's job as a power station engineer, the family moved around the northeast of England several times during his early life.