Glassford
Place in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.7, -4.028 |
|---|---|
| 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 miles22.1 km
- Paisley 18.6 miles29.9 km
- East Kilbride 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Livingston 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Hamilton 5 miles8.1 km
- Cumbernauld 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Kilmarnock 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Coatbridge 11 miles17.7 km
- Airdrie 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Falkirk 22.8 miles36.8 km
- Irvine 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Motherwell 6.5 miles10.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Stonehouse Place 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Strathaven Place 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Quarter Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Chapelton Place 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Avondale and Stonehouse Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Larkhall Place 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Ashgill Place 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Hamilton South Ward 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Netherburn Place 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Kirkmuirhill and Blackwood Place 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Hamilton West and Earnock Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Hamilton Place 5 miles8.1 km
Example postcodes in Glassford
ML10 6FP, ML10 6TZ, ML10 6TN, ML10 6FQ, ML10 6UA, ML10 6WQ, ML10 6TE, ML10 6XG, ML10 6TH … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 25.5 miles41 km
- Larkhall Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Merryton Rail Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
Hotels near Glassford Ad
- Strathaven Hotel 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Radstone Hotel 3 3.8 miles6 km
- Crossbasket Castle 5 6.8 miles11 km
- Holiday Inn Express Hamilton 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Old School Guest House 3 3.1 miles5 km
- Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Best Western Motherwell Centre Moorings Hotel 3 6.2 miles10 km
- The Parkville Hotel 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Alona Hotel 4 7 miles11.2 km
- Dalziel Park Hotel 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
Schools in Glassford
- Glassford Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Muirburn Estate 0.2 miles0.3 km
- New Douglas Park Stadium 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Fir Park Stadium 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Hamilton Park Racecourse Recreation 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Stonebyres Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Lee Estate 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Cliftonhill Stadium 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Excelsior Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Gartsherrie House Estate 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Hampden Park Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Celtic Park Stadium 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Lanfine Estate 12.6 miles20.4 km