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 miles
- Paisley 10.4 miles
- East Kilbride 21 miles
- Kilmarnock 20.4 miles
- Greenock 5.2 miles
- Irvine 19.1 miles
- Rutherglen 19.1 miles
- Cambuslang 21.1 miles
- Bearsden 13.8 miles
- Clydebank 10.7 miles
- Newton Mearns 15.9 miles
- Bishopbriggs 18.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kilmacolm Place 2.2 miles
- Quarrier's Village Place 2.8 miles
- Port Glasgow Place 2.9 miles
- Inverclyde East Central Ward 3.1 miles
- Inverclyde Central Ward 3.9 miles
- Langbank Place 4.4 miles
- Bridge of Weir Place 4.7 miles
- Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank Ward 5.2 miles
- Greenock Place 5.2 miles
- Cardross Place 5.4 miles
- Inverclyde North Ward 5.7 miles
- Inverclyde South Ward 5.8 miles
Example postcodes in Inverclyde East
PA11 3RX, PA14 6PR, PA13 4QP, PA13 4JS, PA14 6HQ, PA14 6HY, PA14 6AH, PA14 6BG, PA13 4NJ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 9.8 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 26.4 miles
- Port Glasgow Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Woodhall Railway Station 3.3 miles
Hotels near Inverclyde East Ad
- The Spinnaker Hotel 7.3 miles
- The Tontine Hotel 3 5.6 miles
- Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort 4 4.4 miles
- Abbotsford Hotel 3 6.8 miles
- Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort 5 8.4 miles
- Bowfield Hotel and Spa 4 7.6 miles
- Lynnhurst Hotel 4 7.7 miles
- Ingliston Country Club Hotel 4 6.5 miles
- Cardross Inn 5.3 miles
- Haylie Hotel 9.8 miles
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 miles
- Cappielow Stadium 4.1 miles
- Great Harbour Harbour 4.5 miles
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 4.7 miles
- East India Harbour Harbour 4.8 miles
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 5 miles
- Albert Harbour (historical) Harbour 5.4 miles
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 5.9 miles
- Strathleven Estate 6.8 miles
- Kip Marina Marina 7.4 miles
- Rosneath House Estate 8.4 miles
- Knock Castle Estate 9.1 miles