Kilmacolm
Place in Inverclyde, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.894, -4.629 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 35 69 |
| Population: | 4,000 |
| Dialling code: | 01389 (Dumbarton) |
Kilmacolm in Inverclyde, Scotland is a semi-rural conservation village tucked into the rolling countryside of the River Gryffe valley. With broad avenues of Victorian and Edwardian villas, mature trees and a compact village‑green core, it feels distinctly leafy and residential while remaining within commuting reach of Glasgow and the Clyde towns.
The village has medieval origins - its name reflects an early church dedicated to St Columba - and later grew as wealthy industrialists from nearby ports like Greenock and Port Glasgow established country homes. Today Kilmacolm is known for its strong local community, independent shops, active clubs and events, and nearby historic sites such as the ruins of Duchal Castle and the Finlaystone estate, making it a popular, prosperous place to live rather than an industrial or commercial centre.
Postcode districts covering Kilmacolm
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 15.1 miles
- Paisley 8.5 miles
- East Kilbride 19.3 miles
- Hamilton 23.9 miles
- Cumbernauld 24.7 miles
- Kilmarnock 20.3 miles
- Coatbridge 23.2 miles
- Greenock 6.5 miles
- Irvine 19.5 miles
- Rutherglen 17.1 miles
- Cambuslang 19.1 miles
- Bearsden 11.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Quarrier's Village Place 1.9 miles
- Inverclyde East Ward 2.2 miles
- Langbank Place 2.6 miles
- Port Glasgow Place 2.9 miles
- Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank Ward 3.1 miles
- Bridge of Weir Place 3.3 miles
- Inverclyde East Central Ward 3.6 miles
- Houston Place 4.1 miles
- Dumbarton Place 4.4 miles
- Bishopton Place 4.8 miles
- Cardross Place 4.8 miles
- Houston, Crosslee and Linwood Ward 5 miles
Example postcodes in Kilmacolm
PA13 4JU, PA13 4BP, PA13 4HH, PA13 4DH, PA13 4PW, PA13 4EH, PA13 4LF, PA13 4HB, PA13 4EQ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 7.8 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 26.6 miles
- Woodhall Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Langbank Railway Station 2.8 miles
Hotels near Kilmacolm Ad
- Ingliston Country Club Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort 4 2.4 miles
- The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel 4 8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express - Glasgow Airport 3 8.1 miles
- Waterhouse Inn 4 7.8 miles
- Bonhill Getaway 4.5 miles
- Lynnhurst Hotel 4 6.3 miles
- Queen of the Loch by Marston's Inns 7.6 miles
- Abbotsford Hotel 3 4.8 miles
- Cardross Inn 4.7 miles
Schools in Kilmacolm
- Kilmacolm Primary School Primary
- St Columba's School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 4 miles
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 4.1 miles
- Cappielow Stadium 5 miles
- Great Harbour Harbour 5.1 miles
- Strathleven Estate 5.3 miles
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 5.7 miles
- East India Harbour Harbour 5.9 miles
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 6.1 miles
- Albert Harbour (historical) Harbour 6.5 miles
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 7.8 miles
- St Mirren FC Stadium 8.3 miles
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 8.5 miles