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 miles5.6 km
- Paisley 9 miles14.5 km
- East Kilbride 9.9 miles16 km
- Hamilton 11.2 miles18 km
- Cumbernauld 9 miles14.5 km
- Kilmarnock 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Coatbridge 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Greenock 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Stirling 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Airdrie 9.9 miles16 km
- Falkirk 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Motherwell 11.9 miles19.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Bishopbriggs Place 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Springburn/Robroyston Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Canal Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Dennistoun Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Torrance Place 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Lenzie Place 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Auchinloch Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Stepps Place 3 miles4.8 km
- Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Hillhead Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Maryhill Ward 3.3 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Bishopbriggs South
G64 1TQ, G64 1JQ, G64 1EP, G64 1QE, G64 1TP, G64 1FF, G64 1LU, G64 1HH, G64 1TN … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 8.7 miles14 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 30.8 miles49.6 km
- Bishopbriggs Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Springburn Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
Hotels near Bishopbriggs South Ad
- The Pipers' Tryst Hotel 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Dakota Glasgow 5 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Glasgow 5 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Babbity Bowsters 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Maldron Hotel Glasgow City 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Moxy Glasgow Merchant City 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Apex City of Glasgow Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Clayton Hotel Glasgow 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
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 miles4.2 km
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Museum of Piping Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 3.1 miles4.9 km
- University of Glasgow Library University 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 3.5 miles5.7 km
- University of Glasgow University 3.6 miles5.7 km
- People's Palace Museum 3.7 miles6 km
- Celtic Park Stadium 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 3.8 miles6.2 km
- The Ferry Theatre 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Citizens Theatre Theatre 3.9 miles6.4 km