Canal
Ward in Glasgow City, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.898, -4.263 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 58 69 |
| Dialling code: | 0141 (Glasgow) |
Canal is a north‑of‑centre ward in Glasgow City, Scotland, built around the historic Forth and Clyde Canal. The long waterway and its towpaths give the area a ribbon of green and active travel routes, while the neighbourhoods either side mix Victorian tenements with post‑war housing and pockets of industrial land that recall the city's manufacturing past.
Historically shaped by industry and transport, the ward has seen significant regeneration in recent years - from canal‑side housing and leisure upgrades to grassroots community projects and local arts initiatives. It remains a place of contrasts: proud community spirit and cultural diversity alongside ongoing social and economic challenges that are the focus of council and third‑sector investment.
Postcode districts covering Canal
G4, G20, G21, G22, G23, G62, G64
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Paisley 7.2 miles11.6 km
- East Kilbride 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Hamilton 12 miles19.3 km
- Cumbernauld 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Kilmarnock 22 miles35.5 km
- Coatbridge 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Greenock 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Stirling 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Airdrie 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Falkirk 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Irvine 24.8 miles39.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Maryhill Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hillhead Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bishopbriggs South Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Bishopbriggs Place 2 miles3.3 km
- Partick East/Kelvindale Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Springburn/Robroyston Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Anderston/City/Yorkhill Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Bearsden South Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Dennistoun Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Victoria Park Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Glasgow Place 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Bearsden Place 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Canal
G22 7PU, G20 9JN, G20 7BB, G22 7PA, G22 5LQ, G20 9NY, G4 9TJ, G22 5HP, G22 7NB … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 6.8 miles11 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 29.7 miles47.7 km
- Possilpark and Parkhouse Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Gilshochill Railway Station 0.8 miles1.2 km
Hotels in Canal Ad
Schools in Canal
- Broomlea Primary School Special
- Cadder Primary School Primary
- Chirnsyde Primary School Primary
- Highpark Primary School Primary
- Miltonbank Primary School Primary
- Saracen Primary School Primary
- St Cuthbert's Primary School Primary
- St Monica's (Milton) Primary School Primary
- St Teresa's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Firhill Stadium Stadium 1.2 miles1.9 km
- University of Glasgow Library University 2 miles3.2 km
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 2 miles3.2 km
- University of Glasgow University 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Museum of Piping Museum 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Ferry Theatre 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Citizens Theatre Theatre 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Scotland Street School Museum Museum 3.4 miles5.4 km
- People's Palace Museum 3.4 miles5.5 km