Thorntonhall
Place in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.77, -4.242 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NS 59 55 |
| Population: | 610 |
| Dialling code: | 01355 (East Kilbride) |
Thorntonhall is a small, affluent village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, on the southern fringe of the Glasgow urban area and not far from East Kilbride. It sits amid rolling farmland and mature woodland, giving it a secluded, semi‑rural character while remaining convenient for commuting into the city.
Originally formed around a country estate in the 19th century, Thorntonhall developed into an exclusive commuter settlement notable for large detached houses, private plots and a quiet village atmosphere. Property values are among the higher in the region and local amenities are limited but upmarket, so the village tends to attract families and professionals seeking privacy and green space with good road links to Glasgow.
Postcode districts covering Thorntonhall
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 6 miles9.6 km
- Paisley 9 miles14.5 km
- East Kilbride 2 miles3.3 km
- Hamilton 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Cumbernauld 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Kilmarnock 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Coatbridge 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Greenock 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Airdrie 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Falkirk 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Irvine 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Motherwell 10 miles16.2 km
Neighbouring places
- East Kilbride West Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Busby Place 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Carmunnock Place 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Waterfoot Place 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Stamperland Place 1.9 miles3 km
- Clarkston Place 2 miles3.2 km
- Clarkston, Netherlee and Williamwood Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- East Kilbride Place 2 miles3.3 km
- Linn Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- East Kilbride Central South Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Eaglesham Place 2.4 miles3.8 km
- East Kilbride Central North Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Thorntonhall
G74 5BN, G74 5AF, G74 5DE, G74 5AG, G74 5DA, G74 5AR, G74 5EB, G74 5AT, G74 5AH … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Thorntonhall Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Hairmyres Station 1 mile1.6 km
Hotels near Thorntonhall Ad
- Busby Hotel 3 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Parklands Hotel & Country Club 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Crossbasket Castle 5 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Redhurst Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Best Western Glasgow South Eglinton Arms Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Torrance Hotel 4 2.6 miles4.1 km
- The Burnside Hotel 2 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Holiday Inn Glasgow - East Kilbride 4 0.6 miles1 km
- Dakota Glasgow 5 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Dalmeny Park House Hotel 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
Local points of interest
- Hampden Park Stadium 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Silverburn Shopping centre 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Citizens Theatre Theatre 5.6 miles9 km
- People's Palace Museum 5.6 miles9 km
- Scotland Street School Museum Museum 5.6 miles9 km
- Celtic Park Stadium 5.6 miles9.1 km
- The Ferry Theatre 6 miles9.7 km
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Museum of Piping Museum 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 7.1 miles11.4 km