Inverclyde East
Ward in Inverclyde, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.887, -4.685 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 32 69 |
The ward of Inverclyde East sits on the eastern side of Inverclyde in western Scotland, looking out over the River Clyde. It blends riverside towns and villages, from the former industrial harbours of Port Glasgow to leafier commuter settlements like Kilmacolm, so you find a mix of Victorian villas, tenement streets and open countryside within a short distance of one another.
Historically shaped by shipbuilding and maritime trade, the area still bears that heritage in waterfront architecture and community memory, even as the local economy has shifted towards light industry, small businesses and commuters travelling to Glasgow. Socially there’s a notable contrast between more prosperous suburbs and neighbourhoods facing post‑industrial challenges, and a strong civic life with local groups, conservation efforts and events that celebrate the Clyde’s maritime past.
Postcode districts covering Inverclyde East
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Paisley 10.4 miles16.7 km
- East Kilbride 21 miles33.8 km
- Kilmarnock 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Greenock 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Irvine 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Rutherglen 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Cambuslang 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Bearsden 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Clydebank 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Newton Mearns 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Bishopbriggs 18.3 miles29.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Kilmacolm Place 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Quarrier's Village Place 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Port Glasgow Place 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Inverclyde East Central Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Inverclyde Central Ward 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Langbank Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Bridge of Weir Place 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank Ward 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Greenock Place 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Cardross Place 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Inverclyde North Ward 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Inverclyde South Ward 5.8 miles9.3 km
Example postcodes in Inverclyde East
PA14 6PL, PA13 4DT, PA14 6AB, PA14 6BH, PA13 4BY, PA11 3RX, PA13 4QP, PA14 6BT, PA14 6DU … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 26.4 miles42.4 km
- Port Glasgow Railway Station 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Woodhall Railway Station 3.3 miles5.2 km
Hotels near Inverclyde East Ad
- The Spinnaker Hotel 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Tontine Hotel 3 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Abbotsford Hotel 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Ingliston Country Club Hotel 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Bowfield Hotel and Spa 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort 5 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Cardross Inn 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Haylie Hotel 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Oyo Gin House Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
Schools in Inverclyde East
- Craigmarloch School Special
- Kilmacolm Primary School Primary
- Port Glasgow High School Secondary
- St Columba's School Independent - all ages
- St Francis' Primary School Primary
- St Stephen's High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Cappielow Stadium 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Great Harbour Harbour 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 4.7 miles7.5 km
- East India Harbour Harbour 4.8 miles7.7 km
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 5 miles8.1 km
- Albert Harbour (historical) Harbour 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Strathleven Estate 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Kip Marina Marina 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Rosneath House Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Knock Castle Estate 9.1 miles14.6 km