In 1854, an archaeological visit to the village indicated that there seemed to have been a chapel on the banks of Chapelton, but no remains of buildings were seen at the spot indicated, except for a font which was dug up there many years previous.

However, more recent excavations have failed to find any remains of this chapel, the site of which is in a cultivated field and is crossed by a cart track.

[2] Chapelton is represented by the SNP MSP Màiri McAllan in the Scottish Parliament as part of the East Kilbride constituency.

Within the Westminster parliament,Labour politician Joani Reid represents the areas in the East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow constituency.

In 2003 again with community support a full sized six rink bowling green was constructed by volunteer labour managed and led by John Southern.

There was particular worry about people having to collect their pension from Strathaven as there is only an hourly bus service through the village, resulting in a two-hour journey at the least if travelling by public transport.

However, planning permission was given by South Lanarkshire Council in 2011 for the family to develop two 4G five-a-side football pitches, an outdoor adventure area, associated gym/dance studio/hall and clubhouse.

Both Congregations readily agreed and the Service of Linkage was held in Chapelton on Wednesday 15 June 1960, when Mr Heron was inducted as Minister of the Linked Charge.