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 miles14 km
- Paisley 4.5 miles7.2 km
- East Kilbride 9.3 miles15 km
- Hamilton 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Cumbernauld 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Kilmarnock 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Ayr 24 miles38.7 km
- Coatbridge 16.2 miles26 km
- Greenock 17.4 miles28 km
- Airdrie 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Irvine 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Motherwell 17.2 miles27.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Barrhead Place 1.9 miles3 km
- Newton Mearns North and Neilston Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Paisley Southwest Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Paisley Southeast Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Uplawmoor Place 3 miles4.8 km
- Maidenhill Place 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Paisley East and Central Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Greater Pollok Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Newton Mearns Place 4 miles6.4 km
- Elderslie Place 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Johnstone South and Elderslie Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in Neilston
G78 3NN, G78 3LH, G78 3ER, G78 3JR, G78 3QL, G78 3PQ, G78 3JA, G78 3EP, G78 3EJ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 19.9 miles32 km
- Neilston Railway Station 0 miles0.1 km
- Barrhead Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
Hotels near Neilston Ad
- Dalmeny Park House Hotel 4 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ashtree House Hotel 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Parklands Hotel & Country Club 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Mill & Brae 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Hazlitt Apartments 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Busby Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Bowfield Hotel and Spa 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport 4 5.4 miles8.6 km
- The Redhurst Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport 3 5.5 miles8.9 km
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 miles6.9 km
- Silverburn Shopping centre 4.3 miles6.9 km
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 4.7 miles7.6 km
- St Mirren FC Stadium 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Caldwell House Estate 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Braehead Shopping centre 6.8 miles11 km
- Hampden Park Stadium 7.4 miles12 km
- Scotland Street School Museum Museum 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Ferry Theatre 8 miles12.8 km
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 8.1 miles13.1 km