Cambuslang West
Ward in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.816, -4.175 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 63 60 |
Cambuslang West sits on the western side of the burgh of Cambuslang in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, a short commute south-east of Glasgow. The ward combines suburban streets, green spaces and pockets of light industry, with the broad sweep of the River Clyde and views towards the Glasgow skyline nearby; road and rail links - including easy access onto the M74 and local stations - make it a well‑connected residential area for commuters and local workers alike.
Historically the area shares Cambuslang’s industrial roots in mining and iron-working and the community still reflects that working‑class heritage, while recent years have seen investment and regeneration, community projects and a mix of older council housing alongside newer developments. Local groups, shops and leisure facilities give the ward a strong neighbourhood feel, balancing its historic identity with ongoing social and economic change.
Postcode districts covering Cambuslang West
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 4 miles6.4 km
- Paisley 10 miles16.1 km
- East Kilbride 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Hamilton 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Cumbernauld 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Kilmarnock 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Coatbridge 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Greenock 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Stirling 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Airdrie 8.7 miles14 km
- Falkirk 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Irvine 23.2 miles37.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Cambuslang Place 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Rutherglen South Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Rutherglen Place 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Cambuslang East Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Shettleston Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Rutherglen Central and North Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Calton Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Linn Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Carmunnock Place 3 miles4.9 km
- Baillieston Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- East Kilbride East Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Langside Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Cambuslang West
G72 7DL, G72 8DY, G72 8ZJ, G73 3LY, G72 8JN, G72 8JU, G73 3ND, G72 7DS, G72 7BS … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 26.6 miles42.8 km
- Cambuslang Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Kirkhill Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
Hotels near Cambuslang West Ad
- Crossbasket Castle 5 3 miles4.9 km
- The Burnside Hotel 2 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Babbity Bowsters 3.9 miles6.4 km
- The Pipers' Tryst Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Dakota Glasgow 5 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Clayton Hotel Glasgow 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Moxy Glasgow Merchant City 4 4 miles6.4 km
- The Social Hub Glasgow 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Busby Hotel 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
Schools in Cambuslang West
- Cathkin High School Secondary
- James Aiton Primary School Primary
- Rutherglen High School Special
- St Bride's Primary School (Cambuslang) Primary
- Trinity High School Secondary
- West Coats Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Celtic Park Stadium 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Hampden Park Stadium 3.1 miles4.9 km
- People's Palace Museum 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Citizens Theatre Theatre 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Scotland Street School Museum Museum 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Ferry Theatre 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Museum of Piping Museum 4.7 miles7.6 km
- New Douglas Park Stadium 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Hamilton Park Racecourse Recreation 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 5.8 miles9.3 km