Newton Mearns North and Neilston
Ward in East Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.757, -4.383 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 50 54 |
Newton Mearns North and Neilston sit on the southern fringe of East Renfrewshire in Scotland, combining suburban neighbourhoods and a traditional village feel. The area is characterised by leafy residential streets, good transport links into Glasgow, notable green spaces and landmarks such as the remains of Mearns Castle and the distinctive rounded summit of the Neilston Pad, while the village bears traces of its textile and mining past in converted mill buildings and street patterns.
Socially and economically the ward mixes relatively affluent commuter suburbs with a close-knit village community; local life centres on schools, sports clubs, small businesses and community events, with a lively programme of volunteer groups and local initiatives. The contrast between genteel suburban housing and the more compact, historic core of Neilston gives the area a varied character that appeals to families and those seeking easy city access alongside countryside walks.
Postcode districts covering Newton Mearns North and Neilston
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 8.7 miles
- Paisley 6.6 miles
- East Kilbride 7.4 miles
- Hamilton 12.8 miles
- Cumbernauld 20 miles
- Kilmarnock 11.2 miles
- Ayr 23 miles
- Coatbridge 15.3 miles
- Greenock 19.9 miles
- Airdrie 17.7 miles
- Irvine 14.4 miles
- Motherwell 15.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Maidenhill Place 1.4 miles
- Neilston Place 2.5 miles
- Newton Mearns Place 2.6 miles
- Newton Mearns South and Eaglesham Ward 3.1 miles
- Barrhead Place 3.2 miles
- Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor Ward 3.6 miles
- Waterfoot Place 4 miles
- Thornliebank Place 4.2 miles
- Eaglesham Place 4.2 miles
- Greater Pollok Ward 4.3 miles
- Clarkston Place 4.3 miles
- Giffnock and Thornliebank Ward 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Newton Mearns North and Neilston
G77 6JL, G77 6DW, G78 3ET, G78 3PH, G78 3EJ, G78 3EN, G77 6JY, G77 6QY, G78 3DQ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 8.2 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 18.8 miles
- Neilston Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Patterton Railway Station 3 miles
Hotels in Newton Mearns North and Neilston Ad
Schools in Newton Mearns North and Neilston
- Crookfur Primary School Primary
- Eastwood High School Secondary
- Isobel Mair School Special
- Neilston Primary School Primary
- St Cadoc's Primary School Primary
- St Thomas' Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Silverburn Shopping centre 4.8 miles
- Caldwell House Estate 6.1 miles
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 6.4 miles
- St Mirren FC Stadium 6.9 miles
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 6.9 miles
- Hampden Park Stadium 7 miles
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 7.3 miles
- Scotland Street School Museum Museum 7.7 miles
- The Ferry Theatre 8.2 miles
- Citizens Theatre Theatre 8.2 miles
- Braehead Shopping centre 8.3 miles
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 8.5 miles