Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Ward in Glasgow City, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.862, -4.272 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 57 65 |
| Dialling code: | 0141 (Glasgow) |
The area covering Anderston, the City centre and Yorkhill sits on the north bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, and mixes city-centre bustle with quieter hillside streets. You’ll notice the dramatic imprint of post-war redevelopment and the M8 corridor, alongside riverside regeneration, major transport links and easy walking access to cultural hubs and event venues on both sides of the Clyde.
Historically tied to the Clyde’s industrial and shipbuilding past, the area now contains a patchwork of modern offices, converted warehouses, student housing and longstanding residential terraces; Yorkhill in particular has medical and academic associations and good views over the river. The neighbourhood is culturally lively, with bars, restaurants and galleries feeding off the nearby theatre and music scenes, while ongoing redevelopment keeps it economically active and socially diverse.
Postcode districts covering Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Paisley 6.1 miles9.8 km
- East Kilbride 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Hamilton 10.5 miles17 km
- Cumbernauld 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Kilmarnock 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Coatbridge 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Greenock 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Stirling 22 miles35.5 km
- Airdrie 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Falkirk 21 miles33.8 km
- Irvine 22.6 miles36.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Hillhead Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Glasgow Place 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Govan Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Southside Central Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Partick East/Kelvindale Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Pollokshields Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Dennistoun Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Calton Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Langside Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Maryhill Ward 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Victoria Park Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Canal Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Anderston/City/Yorkhill
G3 8SD, G3 7UR, G3 8QN, G1 5HX, G1 4LW, G3 6NS, G90 8BD, G2 7PL, G2 5AP … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 27.2 miles43.8 km
- Anderston Railway Station 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Charing Cross 0.3 miles0.4 km
Hotels in Anderston/City/Yorkhill Ad
- Dakota Glasgow 5
- The Pipers' Tryst Hotel 4
- Clayton Hotel Glasgow 4
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow 4
- Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Sec 4
- Babbity Bowsters
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow 4
- Maldron Hotel Glasgow City 4
- The Social Hub Glasgow 4
- Voco Grand Central Glasgow 4
Schools in Anderston/City/Yorkhill
- Anderston Primary School Primary
- Garnetbank Primary School Primary
- Glasgow Gaelic School All ages
- Hospital Education Service Special
- St Aloysius' College Independent - all ages
- St Mungo's Primary School & Nursery Class Primary
- St Patrick's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The Ferry Theatre 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Museum of Piping Museum 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Scotland Street School Museum Museum 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 0.9 miles1.5 km
- University of Glasgow University 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 1 mile1.6 km
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 1 mile1.6 km
- University of Glasgow Library University 1 mile1.6 km
- Citizens Theatre Theatre 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Firhill Stadium Stadium 1.4 miles2.2 km
- People's Palace Museum 1.5 miles2.5 km