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 miles14.6 km
- Paisley 15 miles24.2 km
- East Kilbride 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Livingston 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Hamilton 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Cumbernauld 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Coatbridge 6.8 miles11 km
- Stirling 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Airdrie 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Falkirk 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Motherwell 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Rutherglen 10.4 miles16.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Kirkintilloch East and North and Twechar Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Croy Place 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Kilsyth Place 1.9 miles3 km
- Kirkintilloch Place 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Moodiesburn Place 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Milton of Campsie Place 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Cumbernauld North Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Dullatur Place 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Cumbernauld South Ward 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Lenzie Place 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Cumbernauld Place 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Twechar
G65 9RQ, G65 9QW, G65 9RR, G65 9RT, G65 9ST, G65 9QD, G65 9DR, G65 9RN, G65 9QQ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Edinburgh Airport 27.7 miles44.6 km
- Croy Station 2 miles3.2 km
- Lenzie Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
Hotels near Twechar Ad
- Broadcroft Hotel 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Coachman Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Best Western Garfield House Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Boat House 3 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Glazert Country House Hotel 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Pipers' Tryst Hotel 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Dakota Glasgow 5 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Babbity Bowsters 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Glasgow 5 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Twechar
- Twechar Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadwood Stadium Stadium 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Kilsyth Hills Mountains 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Gartsherrie House Estate 6.2 miles10 km
- Cliftonhill Stadium 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Excelsior Stadium Stadium 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Celtic Park Stadium 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Firhill Stadium Stadium 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 8.7 miles14 km
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Museum of Piping Museum 8.8 miles14.2 km
- People's Palace Museum 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Campsie Fells Hill 9.3 miles14.9 km