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Singles in Motherwell

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About Motherwell

  • About 33,000 people live in Motherwell.
  • It lies in Scotland.
  • London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 335 miles away.
  • For a bigger city, Glasgow is about 12 miles away.
  • Close by: Bellshill (2 miles), Hamilton (2 miles) and Meikle Earnock (3 miles).

Where to meet in Motherwell

Motherwell is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Bellshill is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Motherwell

Who can I meet near Motherwell?

More than 2.1 million people live within 30 miles of Motherwell, in 90 towns and cities including Glasgow, Paisley and East Kilbride. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Motherwell?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Motherwell or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Motherwell real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Motherwell?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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