Bishopbriggs South
Ward in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.904, -4.217 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 61 70 |
| Dialling code: | 0141 (Glasgow) |
Bishopbriggs South sits on the southern edge of the town of Bishopbriggs in East Dunbartonshire, just north‑east of Glasgow. It is largely suburban, with a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar and modern housing, local shops and parks, and good rail and bus links that make commuting into the city straightforward.
Historically the area grew up around the railways and light industry and today balances a quiet residential character with active community life - sports clubs, community centres and green corridors are common. There is also local historic interest, with the route of the Antonine Wall and associated Roman sites found nearby, giving the ward a longer cultural backdrop beyond its modern suburban role.
Postcode districts covering Bishopbriggs South
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 3.5 miles
- Paisley 9 miles
- East Kilbride 9.9 miles
- Hamilton 11.2 miles
- Cumbernauld 9 miles
- Kilmarnock 23.2 miles
- Coatbridge 7.7 miles
- Greenock 21.5 miles
- Stirling 18.4 miles
- Airdrie 9.9 miles
- Falkirk 17.8 miles
- Motherwell 11.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bishopbriggs Place 0.4 miles
- Springburn/Robroyston Ward 1.2 miles
- Canal Ward 1.8 miles
- Dennistoun Ward 2.5 miles
- Torrance Place 2.6 miles
- Lenzie Place 2.7 miles
- Auchinloch Place 2.7 miles
- Stepps Place 3 miles
- Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead Ward 3.1 miles
- Hillhead Ward 3.1 miles
- Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South Ward 3.2 miles
- Maryhill Ward 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Bishopbriggs South
G64 1PR, G64 1EL, G64 1QW, G64 1TG, G64 1PH, G64 1HT, G64 1PA, G64 1RN, G64 1QB … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 8.7 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 30.8 miles
- Bishopbriggs Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Springburn Railway Station 1.6 miles
Hotels near Bishopbriggs South Ad
- Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel 5 3.3 miles
- Babbity Bowster 3.3 miles
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow 4 3.5 miles
- The Z Hotel Glasgow 4 3.2 miles
- Motel One Glasgow 3.6 miles
- Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central 3.6 miles
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow 4 3.6 miles
- Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square 3 3.4 miles
- voco Grand Central-Glasgow 4 3.4 miles
- Carlton George Hotel 4 3.2 miles
Schools in Bishopbriggs South
- Bishopbriggs Academy Secondary
- St Helen's Primary School Primary
- St Mary's Kenmure Independent - special
- Thomas Muir Primary Primary
- Turnbull High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Firhill Stadium Stadium 2.6 miles
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 2.9 miles
- Museum of Piping Museum 3 miles
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 3.1 miles
- University of Glasgow Library University 3.5 miles
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 3.5 miles
- University of Glasgow University 3.6 miles
- People's Palace Museum 3.7 miles
- Celtic Park Stadium 3.8 miles
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 3.8 miles
- The Ferry Theatre 3.9 miles
- Citizens Theatre Theatre 3.9 miles