MOTHERWELL, a village, in the parish of Dalziel, Middle ward of the county of Lanark, 2 miles (N. E. by E.) from Hamilton; containing 7'26 inhabitants. It lies on the eastern border of Hamilton parish, and on the east side of the river Clyde; and derives its name from an ancient well dedicated to "Our Lady". The inhabitants are chiefly weavers, dependent upon Glasgow for work. Great facilities of communication are afforded by the lines of the Caledonian railway company. The well partly su])plies the village with water.