Kilbarchan
Place in Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.834, -4.548 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 40 63 |
| Population: | 3,580 |
| Dialling code: | 01505 (Johnstone) |
Kilbarchan is a small, historic village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, sitting in the rolling countryside to the west of Paisley and within commuting distance of Glasgow. Its character was shaped by the 18th- and 19th-century weaving and textile trades, and the centre still shows narrow streets and traditional sandstone buildings and former weavers’ cottages that reflect that industrial past.
Today the village has a strong community feel with local clubs, a village hall and periodic events that celebrate its heritage, while its rural setting makes it a convenient base for walking and exploring nearby green spaces such as Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. Small shops, cafes and conservation-minded local groups help retain a distinctly local atmosphere despite easy road links to larger towns.
Postcode districts covering Kilbarchan
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 11.8 miles19 km
- Paisley 4.8 miles7.7 km
- East Kilbride 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Hamilton 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Cumbernauld 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Kilmarnock 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Coatbridge 20 miles32.2 km
- Greenock 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Airdrie 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Irvine 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Motherwell 22 miles35.4 km
- Rutherglen 13.2 miles21.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Brookfield Place 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Johnstone Place 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Howwood Place 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Johnstone South and Elderslie Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Bridge of Weir Place 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Houston Place 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Linwood Place 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Houston, Crosslee and Linwood Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Elderslie Place 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Paisley Southwest Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Kilbarchan
PA10 2DF, PA10 2JE, PA10 2LJ, PA10 2EL, PA10 2DB, PA10 2JX, PA10 2EJ, PA10 2LQ, PA10 2LD … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Milliken Park Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Johnstone Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
Hotels near Kilbarchan Ad
- Bowfield Hotel and Spa 4 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Ashtree House Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Lynnhurst Hotel 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Dalmeny Park House Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Hazlitt Apartments 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport 3 5 miles8 km
- Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort 5 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Mill & Brae 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Ingliston Country Club Hotel 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
Schools in Kilbarchan
- Kilbarchan Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 4.7 miles7.5 km
- St Mirren FC Stadium 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Caldwell House Estate 7 miles11.2 km
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Braehead Shopping centre 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Silverburn Shopping centre 8 miles12.9 km
- Strathleven Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 9.3 miles15 km
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 10.1 miles16.3 km