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Stepps

Place in North Lanarkshire, Scotland

Coordinates:55.89, -4.145
OS grid ref:NS 65 68
Population:6,730
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Stepps is a small town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, lying just to the north‑east of Glasgow on the corridor towards Cumbernauld. It benefits from good transport links - a local railway station on the Cumbernauld line and easy access to the M80 - and sits within easy reach of the Campsie Fells, making it a convenient base for commuters and countryside day trips alike.

Historically the settlement grew in the 19th century with rail and local industry such as quarrying and mining; today it is largely residential with a mix of housing, small shops, schools and light industrial units. The town retains a strong local community feel with churches, sports clubs and occasional events, while its proximity to Glasgow shapes much of the local economy and daily life.

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Transport links

  • Glasgow International Airport 11.2 miles18.1 km
  • Edinburgh Airport 30.2 miles48.6 km
  • Stepps Railway Station 0.1 miles0.2 km
  • Lenzie Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km

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Schools in Stepps

  • St Joseph's Primary School Primary
  • Stepps Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Celtic Park Stadium 3.6 miles5.9 km
  • Gartsherrie House Estate 4 miles6.4 km
  • Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 4.4 miles7.1 km
  • Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 4.5 miles7.2 km
  • People's Palace Museum 4.5 miles7.2 km
  • Museum of Piping Museum 4.6 miles7.4 km
  • Firhill Stadium Stadium 4.9 miles7.8 km
  • Citizens Theatre Theatre 5 miles8 km
  • The Ferry Theatre 5.3 miles8.6 km
  • Cliftonhill Stadium 5.6 miles8.9 km
  • Broadwood Stadium Stadium 5.6 miles9 km
  • University of Glasgow Library University 5.7 miles9.1 km