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 miles
- Paisley 12.8 miles
- East Kilbride 13.9 miles
- Livingston 25 miles
- Hamilton 13.9 miles
- Cumbernauld 6.5 miles
- Coatbridge 8.7 miles
- Greenock 23.3 miles
- Stirling 14 miles
- Airdrie 10.1 miles
- Falkirk 14.7 miles
- Motherwell 13.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bishopbriggs North and Campsie Ward 1.4 miles
- Lennoxtown Place 1.7 miles
- Kirkintilloch Place 1.9 miles
- Kirkintilloch East and North and Twechar Ward 2.1 miles
- Torrance Place 2.3 miles
- Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South Ward 2.7 miles
- Lenzie Place 2.7 miles
- Twechar Place 3.1 miles
- Auchinloch Place 3.7 miles
- Bishopbriggs Place 4 miles
- Kilsyth Place 4.1 miles
- Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead Ward 4.4 miles
Example postcodes in Milton of Campsie
G66 8BB, G66 8FB, G66 8DB, G66 8BP, G66 8HA, G66 8HL, G66 8BJ, G66 8EA, G66 8FE … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 12 miles
- Edinburgh Airport 30.7 miles
- Lenzie Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Bishopbriggs Railway Station 4.6 miles
Hotels near Milton of Campsie Ad
- Glazert Country House Hotel 3 1.3 miles
- Coachman Hotel 3 4.3 miles
- Best Western Garfield House Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- Halo Crowwood Hotel Glasgow 3 4.8 miles
- Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel 5 7.7 miles
- Babbity Bowster 7.7 miles
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow 4 7.9 miles
- Hotel du Vin Glasgow 5 7.7 miles
- The Z Hotel Glasgow 4 7.6 miles
- Motel One Glasgow 8.1 miles
Schools in Milton of Campsie
- Craighead Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Kilsyth Hills Mountains 4.2 miles
- Broadwood Stadium Stadium 5.1 miles
- Campsie Fells Hill 6.4 miles
- Firhill Stadium Stadium 6.8 miles
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 7.4 miles
- Museum of Piping Museum 7.4 miles
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 7.5 miles
- University of Glasgow Library University 7.7 miles
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 7.7 miles
- University of Glasgow University 7.8 miles
- Celtic Park Stadium 7.9 miles
- Gartsherrie House Estate 8 miles