Strathaven

Strathaven
Scottish Gaelic: *Srath Aibhne*
Scots: *Straiven*
Strathaven Scottish Gaelic: Srath Aibhne; Scots: Straiven;
	Strathaven Location within South Lanarkshire
Population	8,339
• Edinburgh	39 mi (63 km)
• London	330 mi (531 km)
Council area	South Lanarkshire;
Lieutenancy area	Lanarkshire;
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	STRATHAVEN
Postcode district	ML10
Dialling code	01357
Police	Scotland
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
UK Parliament	East Kilbride and Strathaven;
Scottish Parliament	Clydesdale;

Strathaven (/ˈstreɪvən/ ^ⓘ STRAY-ven; from Scottish Gaelic: Srath Aibhne [s̪t̪ɾah ˈajnə]) is a historic market town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and is the largest settlement in Avondale. It is 7.5 kilometres (4+3⁄4 miles) south of Hamilton. The Powmillon Burn runs through the town centre, and joins the Avon Water to the east of the town.

The population in the 2022 census was 8,339. The town was granted a royal charter in 1450, making it a burgh of barony. The A71, which connects Edinburgh and Irvine, passes through the town.