[7] Several old documents show Gartcosh (spelled Gartcash), including maps by Timothy Pont, Forrest,[8] and William Roy.

[10] In the early 19th century there were a number of mines in the local area, and the first railway to service Gartcosh was used to transport coal to Glasgow.

[13] The fire clay works at Garcosh at the end of the 19th century was owned by the Glenboig Union Fireclay Company Limited.

Most of Gartcosh at the time was owned by two strict presbyterian spinster sisters who were unswayed by the considerable financial offerings of the company.

For this reason, Chapman's public house is built immediately outside of the natural boundary of Gartcosh (a small burn running to Glenboig).

The resident Roman Catholic population travel to the neighbouring towns of Muirhead, Glenboig or Coatbridge to practise their faith.

As of 2006, Scottish Enterprise and North Lanarkshire council had invested £18m on land reclamation and upgrading transport access.

[19] This project will provide over 170,000 square metres (1,800,000 sq ft) of business space serviced by the transport links detailed below.

These are parts of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, the National Crime Agency, HM Revenue and Customs and the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Laboratory for the Glasgow area.

Although relatively small, it contains a variety of wildlife, including protected species such as a great crested newt colony (the largest in Scotland).

The church hall is used for various community projects, including 1st Gartcosh Boys' Brigade and both slimming and exercise groups.

Founded in 1962 by George Dingwall, the team has developed many professional players over the decades including Pat Nevin, Dave McPherson, Derek Ferguson and more.

The club's current Board include chairman David Quate, ex-professional footballer Brian Smith, Scottish entrepreneur Gavin Muir and Adidas executive Andrew Barr.

[25] In 2008, the old Co-Op building on Old Gartloch Road was acquired from the previous owner by Harlequin Leisure Group and work commenced on fitting these premises into a number of separate units.

Gartcosh also benefits from a railway station which was built at a cost of £3.5 million and officially opened in March 2005 by Princess Anne.