Neilston
Place in East Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.783, -4.428 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 47 57 |
| Population: | 5,310 |
| Dialling code: | 01505 (Johnstone) |
Neilston is a large village on the rural fringe of East Renfrewshire in central Scotland, around a short drive south‑west of Glasgow. It sits in a pleasantly hilly setting with the conical landmark Neilston Pad rising above the village and the River Levern running through it, while nearby Loch Libo and surrounding farmland give a green, semi‑rural feel despite its commuter links to the city.
Historically a textile and mill town with weaving and bleaching works lining the river, Neilston has retained a strong local identity as mills have closed or been repurposed. Today it combines a mix of suburban housing and village amenities, active community groups, local sports clubs and traditional events such as village galas, while many residents commute into Glasgow for work.
Postcode districts covering Neilston
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 8.7 miles
- Paisley 4.5 miles
- East Kilbride 9.3 miles
- Hamilton 14.6 miles
- Cumbernauld 20.2 miles
- Kilmarnock 12.4 miles
- Ayr 24 miles
- Coatbridge 16.2 miles
- Greenock 17.4 miles
- Airdrie 18.7 miles
- Irvine 14.6 miles
- Motherwell 17.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor Ward 1.2 miles
- Barrhead Place 1.9 miles
- Newton Mearns North and Neilston Ward 2.5 miles
- Paisley Southwest Ward 2.7 miles
- Paisley Southeast Ward 3 miles
- Uplawmoor Place 3 miles
- Maidenhill Place 3.5 miles
- Paisley East and Central Ward 3.8 miles
- Greater Pollok Ward 3.8 miles
- Newton Mearns Place 4 miles
- Elderslie Place 4.1 miles
- Johnstone South and Elderslie Ward 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Neilston
G78 3QP, G78 3LA, G78 3PH, G78 3RF, G78 3LL, G78 3JX, G78 3HT, G78 3JW, G78 3JF … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 6.1 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 19.9 miles
- Neilston Railway Station 0 miles
- Barrhead Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Neilston Ad
- Dalmeny Park House Hotel 4 1.3 miles
- Parklands Hotel & Country Club 4 3.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express - Glasgow Airport 3 5.5 miles
- Ashtree House Hotel 4 4.3 miles
- The Abbey Inn 3 3.6 miles
- Premier Inn Glasgow Newton Mearns 3 3 miles
- The Gleniffer 3 2.7 miles
- The Orchard Park Hotel 5.3 miles
- Ashtree House Hotel, Glasgow Airport & Paisley 4 4.3 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport 4 5.4 miles
Schools in Neilston
- Neilston Primary School Primary
- St Thomas' Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 4.3 miles
- Silverburn Shopping centre 4.3 miles
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 4.7 miles
- St Mirren FC Stadium 4.8 miles
- Caldwell House Estate 5.4 miles
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 6.7 miles
- Braehead Shopping centre 6.8 miles
- Hampden Park Stadium 7.4 miles
- Scotland Street School Museum Museum 7.5 miles
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 7.9 miles
- The Ferry Theatre 8 miles
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 8.1 miles