Cleland

Cleland is a name that may refer to several places and to a surname. In Scotland, Cleland is a village in North Lanarkshire. It developed as a mining community in the 19th century and is located southwest of Glasgow, with historical links to coal production and railway networks.

In Australia, Cleland is associated with the Adelaide Hills in South Australia, where the Cleland Wildlife Park preserves native fauna and provides educational and recreational facilities. Nearby is Cleland Conservation Park, a protected area that helps conserve regional flora and fauna and offers views of the surrounding Mount Lofty Ranges.

As a surname, Cleland is of Scottish origin and is borne by individuals in various professions. The name has spread through migration to other parts of the world, including North America and Australasia, where it appears in public and academic life.

Notable uses of the name also include geographic features and institutions named after people with the surname, reflecting its historical roots in Scotland.