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 0RT, G84 0RY, G84 0QU, G84 0QE, G84 0QD, G84 0QF, G84 0RW, G84 0QJ, G84 0BT … 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
- Rosslea Hall Hotel 3 1 mile
- The Rhu Inn 1.1 miles
- Riva Boutique Hotel 4 3 miles
- Knockderry House 4 2.1 miles
- Rooms Above Sugar Boat 3 miles
- Ardencaple Hotel 3 1.7 miles
- The County Hotel 3.8 miles
- The Waterfront 3 5.2 miles
- Greenock Hall's Waterfront Complex 2 5.2 miles
- Queen of the Loch by Marston's Inns 8.3 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