Cardross
Place in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.963, -4.653 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 34 77 |
| Population: | 2,130 |
Cardross is a small coastal village in Argyll and Bute, sitting on the northern shore of the Firth of Clyde between Dumbarton and Helensburgh. It enjoys attractive estuary views across to the Isle of Arran and the Arrochar Alps on clear days, and has a station on the North Clyde line that makes it a popular commuter spot for Glasgow while retaining a quiet, village feel.
The place has a long history - the manor at Cardross is famously linked with Robert the Bruce’s later life - and today the local economy is largely residential with small businesses, agriculture and active community organisations. The shoreline, nearby countryside and the mouth of the River Leven give it a mix of outdoor appeal and lived-in village culture rather than heavy tourism.
Postcode districts covering Cardross
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Paisley 11.8 miles19 km
- East Kilbride 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Greenock 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Irvine 24.2 miles39 km
- Rutherglen 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Cambuslang 21.7 miles35 km
- Bearsden 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Clydebank 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Newton Mearns 18 miles29 km
- Bishopbriggs 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Renfrew 11.7 miles18.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Port Glasgow Place 2.5 miles4 km
- Helensburgh and Lomond South Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Inverclyde East Central Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Renton Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Leven Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Alexandria Place 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Dumbarton Place 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Langbank Place 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Bonhill Place 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Balloch and Haldane Place 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Helensburgh Place 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Inverclyde Central Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
Example postcodes in Cardross
G82 5LA, G82 5PP, G82 5PU, G82 5PW, G82 5PT, G82 5NY, G82 5LQ, G82 5PF, G82 5PX … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 10.6 miles17 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 31.4 miles50.6 km
- Cardross Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Woodhall Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
Hotels near Cardross Ad
- Cardross Inn 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Cameron House on Loch Lomond 5 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Abbotsford Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Loch Lomond Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant 3 4 miles6.5 km
- The Tontine Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Spinnaker Hotel 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Balloch House by Innkeeper's Collection 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort 5 7.4 miles11.9 km
Local points of interest
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Great Harbour Harbour 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Strathleven Estate 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Cappielow Stadium 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 3.8 miles6.1 km
- East India Harbour Harbour 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 4 miles6.5 km
- Albert Harbour (historical) Harbour 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Balloch Castle Estate 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Rosneath House Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Ross Priory Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km