Rutherglen Central and North
Ward in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.828, -4.215 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 61 61 |
| Dialling code: | 0141 (Glasgow) |
Rutherglen Central and North sits in the heart of Rutherglen within South Lanarkshire, immediately south-east of Glasgow and close to the River Clyde. The ward covers the town centre with its traditional Main Street and civic buildings plus the adjoining northern residential neighbourhoods; transport links such as Rutherglen railway station and nearby routes like the M74 make it a well‑connected, largely commuter‑oriented area.
Historically part of one of Scotland’s oldest royal burghs, the area mixes Victorian and tenement architecture with pockets of more recent social housing and ongoing regeneration, reflecting its industrial past in weaving and mining. Local life centres on independent shops, community organisations, town hall events and sports clubs, giving a strong local identity even as many residents travel to Glasgow for work, education and leisure.
Postcode districts covering Rutherglen Central and North
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Paisley 8.3 miles13.4 km
- East Kilbride 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Hamilton 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Cumbernauld 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Kilmarnock 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Coatbridge 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Greenock 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Stirling 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Airdrie 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Falkirk 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Irvine 22.5 miles36.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Rutherglen Place 0.6 miles1 km
- Rutherglen South Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Calton Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Langside Ward 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Southside Central Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Cambuslang West Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Linn Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Shettleston Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Glasgow Place 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Cambuslang Place 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Netherlee Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Carmunnock Place 2.8 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Rutherglen Central and North
G73 1JX, G73 3DA, G73 2RL, G73 2DQ, G73 3DR, G73 1SX, G73 1AZ, G73 1LX, G73 2ES … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 9 miles14.5 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 26.3 miles42.4 km
- Rutherglen Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Croftfoot Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
Hotels near Rutherglen Central and North Ad
- Dakota Glasgow 5 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Pipers' Tryst Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Babbity Bowsters 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Clayton Hotel Glasgow 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Social Hub Glasgow 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Moxy Glasgow Merchant City 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Burnside Hotel 2 1 mile1.7 km
Schools in Rutherglen Central and North
- Bankhead Primary School Primary
- Burgh Primary School Primary
- St Columbkille's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hampden Park Stadium 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Celtic Park Stadium 1.5 miles2.5 km
- People's Palace Museum 1.8 miles3 km
- Citizens Theatre Theatre 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Scotland Street School Museum Museum 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 2.9 miles4.6 km
- The Ferry Theatre 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- Museum of Piping Museum 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 4 miles6.5 km
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 4.2 miles6.7 km
- University of Glasgow University 4.2 miles6.7 km