Twechar
Place in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.954, -4.088 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 69 75 |
| Population: | 1,160 |
| Dialling code: | 01236 (Coatbridge) |
Twechar is a small former mining village in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, on the northern fringe of the Central Belt, a short drive north‑east of Glasgow and close to Cumbernauld and Kilsyth. It sits amid mixed farmland and post‑industrial woodlands with countryside views towards the Campsie Fells, making it appealing for walkers and commuters alike.
Historically the village grew up around coal mining and the local pits shaped its social life; earlier still, the line of the Antonine Wall and nearby Roman remains point to a much older story. Since the closure of heavy industry Twechar has faced economic challenges but also grassroots regeneration and community projects aimed at improving housing, green spaces and local facilities, leaving a resilient, village‑scale community character.
Postcode districts covering Twechar
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 9.1 miles
- Paisley 15 miles
- East Kilbride 13.9 miles
- Livingston 21.9 miles
- Hamilton 12.7 miles
- Cumbernauld 3.4 miles
- Coatbridge 6.8 miles
- Stirling 12.9 miles
- Airdrie 7.6 miles
- Falkirk 11.9 miles
- Motherwell 11.9 miles
- Rutherglen 10.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kirkintilloch East and North and Twechar Ward 1.3 miles
- Croy Place 1.8 miles
- Kilsyth Place 1.9 miles
- Kirkintilloch Place 2.4 miles
- Moodiesburn Place 2.8 miles
- Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South Ward 2.9 miles
- Milton of Campsie Place 3.1 miles
- Cumbernauld North Ward 3.2 miles
- Dullatur Place 3.2 miles
- Cumbernauld South Ward 3.3 miles
- Lenzie Place 3.4 miles
- Cumbernauld Place 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Twechar
G65 9RS, G65 9RN, G65 9SP, G65 9QB, G65 9TN, G65 9RJ, G65 9RR, G65 9RQ, G65 9SD … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 14.5 miles
- Edinburgh Airport 27.7 miles
- Croy Station 2 miles
- Lenzie Railway Station 3.4 miles
Hotels near Twechar Ad
- Coachman Hotel 3 2.1 miles
- Halo Crowwood Hotel Glasgow 3 4 miles
- Best Western Garfield House Hotel 3 4.5 miles
- Glazert Country House Hotel 3 4.3 miles
- Glasgow Westerwood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 4.3 miles
- Black Bull with Rooms lower 4.4 miles
- Black Bull with Rooms-Upper 4.4 miles
- Castlecary Hotel 3 5.8 miles
- Premier Inn Glasgow - Cumbernauld 3 4 miles
- Best Western Glasgow Stepps Garfield House Hotel 3 4.4 miles
Schools in Twechar
- Twechar Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadwood Stadium Stadium 2.1 miles
- Kilsyth Hills Mountains 3.2 miles
- Gartsherrie House Estate 6.2 miles
- Cliftonhill Stadium 7.1 miles
- Excelsior Stadium Stadium 8.2 miles
- Celtic Park Stadium 8.5 miles
- Firhill Stadium Stadium 8.6 miles
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 8.7 miles
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 8.8 miles
- Museum of Piping Museum 8.8 miles
- People's Palace Museum 9.1 miles
- Campsie Fells Hill 9.3 miles