Place in East Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.802, -4.294 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 56 58 |
| Population: | 12,070 |
| Dialling code: | 0141 (Glasgow) |
Giffnock is a suburban town in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, sitting roughly five miles south of Glasgow. It has good transport links - a local railway station on the Glasgow–Neilston line and easy access to the M77 - and is bordered by the well‑loved green space of Rouken Glen Park, which is popular for walks, the boating pond and an outdoor café.
Originally a small 19th‑century weaving village, Giffnock grew into a leafy Victorian and Edwardian commuter suburb with sandstone villas, tree‑lined streets and a busy high street of independent shops and cafés along Fenwick Road. It’s regarded as relatively affluent, with well‑regarded local schools, an active community life and a notable Jewish community that contributes to the town’s cultural mix, while many residents commute into Glasgow for work.
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