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 miles
- Paisley 10 miles
- East Kilbride 3.8 miles
- Hamilton 5.6 miles
- Cumbernauld 11.5 miles
- Kilmarnock 19.2 miles
- Coatbridge 6.3 miles
- Greenock 24.7 miles
- Stirling 22.9 miles
- Airdrie 8.7 miles
- Falkirk 19.7 miles
- Irvine 23.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cambuslang Place 0.7 miles
- Rutherglen South Ward 1.2 miles
- Rutherglen Place 1.3 miles
- Cambuslang East Ward 1.6 miles
- Shettleston Ward 1.7 miles
- Rutherglen Central and North Ward 1.8 miles
- Calton Ward 2.8 miles
- Linn Ward 2.8 miles
- Carmunnock Place 3 miles
- Baillieston Ward 3.1 miles
- East Kilbride East Ward 3.1 miles
- Langside Ward 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Cambuslang West
G72 7EE, G73 3JY, G72 8PQ, G72 7AE, G73 3JT, G72 7DA, G72 8HJ, G72 8DG, G73 3JJ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 10.7 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 26.6 miles
- Cambuslang Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Kirkhill Railway Station 0.3 miles
Hotels near Cambuslang West Ad
- Babbity Bowster 3.9 miles
- Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central 4.2 miles
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow 4 4.3 miles
- The Burnside Hotel 2 0.9 miles
- Motel One Glasgow 4.4 miles
- Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel 5 4.8 miles
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow 4 4.6 miles
- Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square 3 4.2 miles
- The Z Hotel Glasgow 4 4.3 miles
- The Social Hub Glasgow 4 4 miles
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 miles
- Hampden Park Stadium 3.1 miles
- People's Palace Museum 3.4 miles
- Citizens Theatre Theatre 3.9 miles
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 4.4 miles
- Scotland Street School Museum Museum 4.5 miles
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 4.5 miles
- The Ferry Theatre 4.6 miles
- Museum of Piping Museum 4.7 miles
- New Douglas Park Stadium 5.1 miles
- Hamilton Park Racecourse Recreation 5.3 miles
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 5.8 miles