Rosneath
Place in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.016, -4.808 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 25 83 |
| Population: | 1,260 |
| Dialling code: | 01436 (Helensburgh) |
Rosneath sits on the tip of the Rosneath Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, tucked where the Gareloch meets the wider Firth of Clyde. The village enjoys dramatic coastal scenery with wooded slopes, quiet bays and clear views across the Clyde towards the Arrochar Alps and the Isle of Bute, making it a draw for walkers, boaters and photographers.
Historically the settlement grew around the old estate and castle on the peninsula and played a role in 20th‑century naval activity because of its sheltered waters. Today Rosneath combines a small, close‑knit community with an economy based on local services, tourism and commuting to nearby towns such as Helensburgh or even Glasgow, while retaining a distinctly rural, coastal character.
Postcode districts covering Rosneath
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 24.4 miles
- Paisley 18.8 miles
- Greenock 5.1 miles
- Bearsden 19.6 miles
- Clydebank 17.1 miles
- Newton Mearns 25 miles
- Bishopbriggs 24.1 miles
- Renfrew 18.8 miles
- Dumbarton 10.3 miles
- Barrhead 21.9 miles
- Johnstone 17.1 miles
- Erskine 15.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rhu Place 1.2 miles
- Kilcreggan Place 1.5 miles
- Helensburgh Central Ward 2.8 miles
- Helensburgh Place 3.1 miles
- Garelochhead Place 3.7 miles
- Blairmore Place 4.5 miles
- Inverclyde North Ward 4.6 miles
- Gourock Place 4.6 miles
- Inverclyde West Ward 4.8 miles
- Inverclyde South Ward 5 miles
- Greenock Place 5.1 miles
- Helensburgh and Lomond South Ward 5.4 miles
Example postcodes in Rosneath
G84 0RE, G84 0RR, G84 0PP, G84 0RF, G84 0QL, G84 0RW, G84 0RL, G84 0RU, G84 0SQ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 17.6 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 36.1 miles
- Helensburgh Central Railway Station 3 miles
- Helensburgh Upper Railway Station 3 miles
Hotels near Rosneath Ad
- Knockderry Country House Hotel 4 2.2 miles
- The Rhu Inn 1.1 miles
- The Spinnaker Hotel 4.3 miles
- St Ives Boutique Hotel 4 6.8 miles
- The Tontine Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- Rosslea Hall Hotel 3 0.9 miles
- Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant 4 3 miles
- Cameron House on Loch Lomond 5 7.8 miles
- Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel 4 8.9 miles
- Park Hotel Dunoon 3 7.1 miles
Schools in Rosneath
- Rosneath Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Rosneath House Estate 2 miles
- Albert Harbour (historical) Harbour 4.7 miles
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 5.1 miles
- Kilmun Arboretum Gardens 5.4 miles
- East India Harbour Harbour 5.4 miles
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 5.5 miles
- Great Harbour Harbour 5.8 miles
- Cappielow Stadium 6.1 miles
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 6.9 miles
- Finnart Estate 7 miles
- Rossdhu House Estate 7.6 miles
- Kip Marina Marina 7.8 miles