Port Glasgow
Place in Inverclyde, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.928, -4.674 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 33 73 |
| Population: | 15,190 |
Port Glasgow is a town in Inverclyde, Scotland, sitting on the south bank of the River Clyde. It grew up in the 17th–19th centuries as the seaward port for Glasgow when larger vessels could no longer reach the city, and its waterfront and docks still reflect that shipbuilding and maritime past; the riverside Newark Castle is a striking historic landmark.
After the decline of heavy industry in the late 20th century the town became more residential and commuter‑oriented, with rail links into Glasgow and neighbouring Greenock, while local regeneration projects and community groups keep the maritime heritage and culture alive alongside modern housing and services. Socially it’s a compact community with a strong local identity rooted in its industrial history and riverside setting.
Postcode districts covering Port Glasgow
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 17.3 miles
- Paisley 11 miles
- East Kilbride 22 miles
- Kilmarnock 23 miles
- Greenock 3.9 miles
- Irvine 21.9 miles
- Rutherglen 19.5 miles
- Cambuslang 21.5 miles
- Bearsden 13.2 miles
- Clydebank 10.3 miles
- Newton Mearns 17.1 miles
- Bishopbriggs 17.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Inverclyde East Central Ward 0.8 miles
- Cardross Place 2.5 miles
- Inverclyde East Ward 2.9 miles
- Kilmacolm Place 2.9 miles
- Inverclyde Central Ward 3 miles
- Langbank Place 3.2 miles
- Greenock Place 3.9 miles
- Dumbarton Place 4.2 miles
- Inverclyde North Ward 4.2 miles
- Renton Place 4.6 miles
- Inverclyde South Ward 4.7 miles
- Quarrier's Village Place 4.7 miles
Example postcodes in Port Glasgow
PA14 5YF, PA14 6DW, PA14 6NH, PA14 6BS, PA14 5RY, PA14 6BD, PA14 6EG, PA14 5TQ, PA14 5NH … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 10.1 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 29.1 miles
- Port Glasgow Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Woodhall Railway Station 0.7 miles
Hotels near Port Glasgow Ad
- Cardross Inn 2.4 miles
- The Spinnaker Hotel 6.3 miles
- The Tontine Hotel 3 4 miles
- Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort 4 3.5 miles
- Abbotsford Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- Cameron House on Loch Lomond 5 6.4 miles
- Ingliston Country Club Hotel 4 5.9 miles
- Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort 5 7.6 miles
- Loch Lomond Hotel 3 6.2 miles
- Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant 3 6.5 miles
Schools in Port Glasgow
- Craigmarloch School Special
- Newark Primary School Primary
- Port Glasgow High School Secondary
- St Francis' Primary School Primary
- St John's Primary School Primary
- St Michael's Primary School Primary
- St Stephen's High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 1.2 miles
- Great Harbour Harbour 2.2 miles
- Cappielow Stadium 2.3 miles
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 3 miles
- East India Harbour Harbour 3.1 miles
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 3.4 miles
- Albert Harbour (historical) Harbour 3.8 miles
- Strathleven Estate 4.4 miles
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 4.4 miles
- Rosneath House Estate 6.1 miles
- Balloch Castle Estate 7 miles
- Kip Marina Marina 7.8 miles