Kirkintilloch East and North and Twechar
Ward in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.947, -4.119 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 67 74 |
Kirkintilloch East and North and Twechar sits in East Dunbartonshire to the north‑east of Glasgow, taking in part of the historic town of Kirkintilloch and the former mining village of Twechar. The area is defined by the Forth and Clyde Canal and nearby traces of the Antonine Wall, so towpaths, green corridors and scattered Roman remains give it a pleasant mix of waterways, parkland and local heritage right on the fringe of the city.
Historically the communities were shaped by canal commerce and coal mining, and today you find a mix of commuter housing, small local businesses and active community groups pushing modest regeneration projects. Annual canal‑side events, accessible walking and cycling routes and a strong local identity make the ward notable for its blend of industrial past, attractive outdoor spaces and proximity to city amenities in Glasgow while still feeling distinctly local within Scotland.
Postcode districts covering Kirkintilloch East and North and Twechar
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Paisley 13.7 miles22.1 km
- East Kilbride 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Livingston 23 miles37 km
- Hamilton 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Cumbernauld 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Coatbridge 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Stirling 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Airdrie 8 miles12.9 km
- Falkirk 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Motherwell 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Rutherglen 9.4 miles15.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Kirkintilloch Place 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Twechar Place 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Milton of Campsie Place 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Lenzie Place 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Moodiesburn Place 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Auchinloch Place 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Kilsyth Place 3 miles4.8 km
- Croy Place 3.1 miles5 km
- Chryston Place 3.1 miles5 km
- Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Bishopbriggs North and Campsie Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Kirkintilloch East and North and Twechar
G66 1FE, G66 1SL, G66 2LH, G66 1ST, G66 3PG, G66 2DA, G66 2SF, G66 3RZ, G66 1ET … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Edinburgh Airport 28.9 miles46.5 km
- Lenzie Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Croy Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
Hotels near Kirkintilloch East and North and Twechar Ad
- Broadcroft Hotel 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Best Western Garfield House Hotel 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Coachman Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Glazert Country House Hotel 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Pipers' Tryst Hotel 4 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Dakota Glasgow 5 8.1 miles13 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Glasgow 5 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Boat House 3 3 miles4.9 km
- Babbity Bowsters 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Moxy Glasgow Merchant City 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
Schools in Kirkintilloch East and North and Twechar
- Gartconner Primary School Primary
- Harestanes Primary School Primary
- Hillhead Primary School Primary
- Holy Trinity Primary School Primary
- Kirkintilloch High School Secondary
- Oxgang Primary School Primary
- St Ninian's High School Secondary
- Twechar Primary School Primary
- Woodland View School Special
Local points of interest
- Broadwood Stadium Stadium 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Kilsyth Hills Mountains 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Gartsherrie House Estate 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Cliftonhill Stadium 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Firhill Stadium Stadium 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Celtic Park Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Museum of Piping Museum 7.7 miles12.3 km
- People's Palace Museum 8 miles12.9 km
- University of Glasgow Library University 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 8.3 miles13.4 km