Balloch and Haldane
Place in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.004, -4.576 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NS 39 82 |
| Population: | 1,743 |
| Dialling code: | 01389 (Dumbarton) |
Balloch sits at the southern tip of Loch Lomond in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, and is widely regarded as the gateway to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The village mixes visitor attractions - the waterside pier with boat trips, the Victorian grounds of Balloch Castle Country Park and the retail-and-leisure complex at Loch Lomond Shores - with good transport links to Glasgow, so outdoor recreation, sailing and tourism are important to its economy and local culture.
The neighbouring village of Haldane is a quieter, largely residential community that complements Balloch’s visitor focus with a strong village feel, local amenities and green spaces; many residents commute to nearby towns. Historically both places have been shaped by their transport connections and leisure use of the loch, and together they offer a mix of active outdoor life and close-knit community networks.
Postcode districts covering Balloch and Haldane
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Paisley 12.2 miles19.7 km
- East Kilbride 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Cumbernauld 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Coatbridge 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Greenock 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Rutherglen 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Cambuslang 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Bearsden 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Clydebank 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Newton Mearns 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Bishopbriggs 15.4 miles24.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Alexandria Place 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Lomond Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Bonhill Place 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Renton Place 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Leven Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Inchmurrin Island 3 miles4.8 km
- Helensburgh and Lomond South Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Dumbarton Place 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Cardross Place 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Milton Place 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Langbank Place 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Inchfad Island 5.7 miles9.2 km
Example postcodes in Balloch and Haldane
G83 8JD, G83 8BS, G83 8JR, G83 8RP, G83 8LF, G83 8DB, G83 8AS, G83 8JH, G83 8JG … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 34.2 miles55 km
- Balloch Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Alexandria Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
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Schools in Balloch and Haldane
- Balloch Primary School Primary
- Choices School Special
- St Kessog's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Balloch Castle Estate 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Strathleven Estate 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ross Priory Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Rossdhu House Estate 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Buchanan Castle Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Camstraddan House Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Kilpatrick Hills Hill 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Great Harbour Harbour 6.6 miles10.6 km
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Cappielow Stadium 7.3 miles11.7 km