Glassford
Place in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.7, -4.028 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 72 47 |
| Population: | 640 |
| Dialling code: | 01357 (Strathaven) |
Glassford in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, is a small rural village and parish set in the gentle agricultural landscape of the Clyde Valley, a short drive from Strathaven and within easy commuting distance of Glasgow and Hamilton. It sits among rolling fields and hedgerows, offering wide views and a quiet, village atmosphere.
The local economy is largely agricultural with many residents commuting to nearby towns, and community life centres on the village hall, parish church and occasional local events; surviving 18th- and 19th-century buildings give a sense of history while modern developments reflect its role as a commuter settlement that still retains a close-knit rural character.
Postcode districts covering Glassford
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 13.8 miles
- Paisley 18.6 miles
- East Kilbride 7.6 miles
- Livingston 23.1 miles
- Hamilton 5 miles
- Cumbernauld 17.3 miles
- Kilmarnock 19.6 miles
- Coatbridge 11 miles
- Airdrie 11.7 miles
- Falkirk 22.8 miles
- Irvine 24.9 miles
- Motherwell 6.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stonehouse Place 1.7 miles
- Strathaven Place 2.1 miles
- Quarter Place 2.7 miles
- Chapelton Place 2.8 miles
- Avondale and Stonehouse Ward 3.1 miles
- Larkhall Place 3.3 miles
- Ashgill Place 4.1 miles
- Hamilton South Ward 4.3 miles
- Netherburn Place 4.7 miles
- Kirkmuirhill and Blackwood Place 4.7 miles
- Hamilton West and Earnock Ward 4.8 miles
- Hamilton Place 5 miles
Example postcodes in Glassford
ML10 6TW, ML10 6FQ, ML10 6TJ, ML10 6TL, ML10 6XG, ML10 6FP, ML10 6GE, ML10 6AY, ML10 6XY … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 19.7 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 25.5 miles
- Larkhall Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Merryton Rail Station 3.9 miles
Hotels near Glassford Ad
- Strathaven Hotel 1.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Hamilton 3 5.3 miles
- Radstone Hotel 3 3.7 miles
- The Old Schoolhouse Hotel 3 3 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park 3 6.2 miles
- The Raven’s Cliff Lodge by Marston's Inns 4 7 miles
- Bentley Hotel 3 6.4 miles
- Avonbridge Hotel 3 5 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Hamilton 3 6 miles
- Premier Inn Glasgow - Hamilton 3 5.2 miles
Schools in Glassford
- Glassford Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Muirburn Estate 0.2 miles
- New Douglas Park Stadium 5.8 miles
- Fir Park Stadium 5.9 miles
- Hamilton Park Racecourse Recreation 6.1 miles
- Stonebyres Estate 7.3 miles
- The Lee Estate 7.6 miles
- Cliftonhill Stadium 11.1 miles
- Excelsior Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles
- Gartsherrie House Estate 11.5 miles
- Hampden Park Stadium 12.3 miles
- Celtic Park Stadium 12.4 miles
- Lanfine Estate 12.6 miles