The cattle show in East Kilbride was founded in 1816 and was initially held on the first Friday after June 10th and was know all over Scotland as Kilbride Sheep Friday. This was also a time for locals to spruce up their house by removing middens and painting. In 1875 the show was moved to the land on which still sits the show park. In 1898 the show was famous across Scotland and attracted 6000 visitors. An interesting exert form the book mentioned below which states that - "Kilbride was reputed to be one of the dirtiest and ill-kept villages at one time. Frequently visitors criticised its filth and untidiness and were sarcastic about the hurried redding up that annually took place just prior to the show" Please take note of the lovely gates which were installed recently after being designed by a local high school pupil.
For more information please see - East Kilbride the history of parish and village by Thomas Eric Niven