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 miles27.8 km
- Paisley 11 miles17.8 km
- East Kilbride 22 miles35.4 km
- Kilmarnock 23 miles37 km
- Greenock 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Irvine 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Rutherglen 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Cambuslang 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Bearsden 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Clydebank 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Newton Mearns 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Bishopbriggs 17.8 miles28.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Inverclyde East Central Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Cardross Place 2.5 miles4 km
- Inverclyde East Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Kilmacolm Place 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Inverclyde Central Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Langbank Place 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Greenock Place 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Dumbarton Place 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Inverclyde North Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Renton Place 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Inverclyde South Ward 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Quarrier's Village Place 4.7 miles7.6 km
Example postcodes in Port Glasgow
PA14 5DB, PA14 5NB, PA14 6BA, PA14 6DS, PA14 6NX, PA14 6NR, PA14 6SA, PA14 6DY, PA14 5XU … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 29.1 miles46.9 km
- Port Glasgow Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Woodhall Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
Hotels near Port Glasgow Ad
- Cardross Inn 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Spinnaker Hotel 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Tontine Hotel 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Abbotsford Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Cameron House on Loch Lomond 5 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Ingliston Country Club Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort 5 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Loch Lomond Hotel 3 6.2 miles10 km
- Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
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 miles1.9 km
- Great Harbour Harbour 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Cappielow Stadium 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 3 miles4.9 km
- East India Harbour Harbour 3.1 miles5 km
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Albert Harbour (historical) Harbour 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Strathleven Estate 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Rosneath House Estate 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Balloch Castle Estate 7 miles11.3 km
- Kip Marina Marina 7.8 miles12.5 km