Milton of Campsie
Place in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.962, -4.166 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 64 76 |
| Population: | 3,950 |
Milton of Campsie is a small village in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, tucked at the southern foot of the Campsie Fells and only a short drive north‑east of Glasgow. Its position gives it broad hill and valley views and easy access to popular walks such as the wooded glens and ridge routes on the fells, making it a quiet base for outdoor recreation while still feeling distinctly rural.
Historically the name reflects its milling past - "Milton" meaning a settlement associated with a mill - and the village expanded in the 19th century around small industrial works. Today it functions largely as a commuter and local service village with a mix of traditional sandstone buildings, a village centre with shops and a primary school, and a lively community scene centred on local clubs and events that reflect both its heritage and countryside setting.
Postcode districts covering Milton of Campsie
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Paisley 12.8 miles20.6 km
- East Kilbride 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Livingston 25 miles40.2 km
- Hamilton 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Cumbernauld 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Coatbridge 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Greenock 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Stirling 14 miles22.6 km
- Airdrie 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Falkirk 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Motherwell 13.7 miles22.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Bishopbriggs North and Campsie Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Lennoxtown Place 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Kirkintilloch Place 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Kirkintilloch East and North and Twechar Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Torrance Place 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Lenzie Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Twechar Place 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Auchinloch Place 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Bishopbriggs Place 4 miles6.5 km
- Kilsyth Place 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
Example postcodes in Milton of Campsie
G66 8JW, G66 8JB, G66 8DG, G66 8EY, G66 8JX, G66 8JG, G66 8EW, G66 8BZ, G66 8BL … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 12 miles19.4 km
- Edinburgh Airport 30.7 miles49.4 km
- Lenzie Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Bishopbriggs Railway Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
Hotels near Milton of Campsie Ad
- Broadcroft Hotel 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Glazert Country House Hotel 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Best Western Garfield House Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Pipers' Tryst Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Glasgow 5 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Dakota Glasgow 5 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Coachman Hotel 3 4.3 miles7 km
- Babbity Bowsters 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Maldron Hotel Glasgow City 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Moxy Glasgow Merchant City 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
Schools in Milton of Campsie
- Craighead Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Kilsyth Hills Mountains 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Broadwood Stadium Stadium 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Campsie Fells Hill 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Firhill Stadium Stadium 6.8 miles11 km
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Museum of Piping Museum 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 7.5 miles12.1 km
- University of Glasgow Library University 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 7.7 miles12.5 km
- University of Glasgow University 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Celtic Park Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Gartsherrie House Estate 8 miles12.8 km