Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch
Ward in Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.803, -4.583 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 38 59 |
| Dialling code: | 01505 (Johnstone) |
The area centred on Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch sits to the west of Glasgow in Renfrewshire, Scotland and blends suburban town life with rural village character. Johnstone North acts as the local urban hub with shops, good commuter links and remnants of the town’s industrial past, while the villages of Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch have quieter, village‑scale economies that historically revolved around weaving and paper milling and now serve a mix of locals and commuters.
Culturally and recreationally the area is notable for well‑preserved weavers’ cottages and the long‑standing Lilias Day celebration in Kilbarchan, while Lochwinnoch is dominated by Castle Semple Loch, popular for sailing, walking and birdwatching and home to an important wildlife reserve. The combination of heritage buildings, accessible countryside and waterfront recreation gives the area a strong community feel and a growing emphasis on leisure and conservation alongside its traditional industries.
Postcode districts covering Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch
PA2, PA5, PA6, PA9, PA10, PA12
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Paisley 6.8 miles10.9 km
- East Kilbride 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Hamilton 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Cumbernauld 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Kilmarnock 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Ayr 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Coatbridge 21.7 miles34.8 km
- Greenock 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Airdrie 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Irvine 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Motherwell 23.2 miles37.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Howwood Place 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Lochwinnoch Place 1.8 miles3 km
- Kilbarchan Place 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Johnstone Place 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Johnstone South and Elderslie Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Brookfield Place 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Bridge of Weir Place 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Beith Place 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Uplawmoor Place 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Linwood Place 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Houston Place 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Elderslie Place 4.5 miles7.3 km
Example postcodes in Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch
PA10 2AR, PA5 8DP, PA12 4HA, PA9 1DU, PA12 4JG, PA12 4EY, PA5 8BX, PA10 2LH, PA10 2LA … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Howwood Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Lochwinnoch Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
Hotels in Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch Ad
Schools in Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch
- Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone Independent - special
- Howwood Primary School Primary
- Kilbarchan Primary School Primary
- Lochwinnoch Primary School Primary
- St Margaret's Primary School Primary
- Thorn Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Caldwell House Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 6.6 miles10.7 km
- St Mirren FC Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Silverburn Shopping centre 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Braehead Shopping centre 9.8 miles15.8 km
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Kelburn Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 11 miles17.6 km