Bowling and Old Kilpatrick
Place in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.924, -4.471 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NS 45 72 |
| Population: | 520 |
| Dialling code: | 01389 (Dumbarton) |
Bowling and Old Kilpatrick sit on the north bank of the River Clyde in West Dunbartonshire, with Bowling occupying the historic harbour and basin where the Forth and Clyde Canal meets the estuary. The basin and quay, long used for coal and limestone transhipment during the industrial era, have been partially restored and now form a focus for boating, walking and commuter life whilst the village retains a quieter, semi‑rural feel despite its proximity to Glasgow.
Old Kilpatrick is notable as the western terminus of the Roman Antonine Wall, with archaeological remains and interpretation that attract history‑minded walkers; to the north the Kilpatrick Hills provide popular local hillwalking and sweeping views over the Clyde towards Erskine and Renfrewshire. Both places reflect the shift from heavy industry on the Clyde to leisure, heritage and residential communities while keeping strong local identities tied to their maritime and Roman pasts.
Postcode districts covering Bowling and Old Kilpatrick
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Paisley 5.5 miles8.9 km
- East Kilbride 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Hamilton 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Cumbernauld 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Kilmarnock 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Coatbridge 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Greenock 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Stirling 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Airdrie 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Irvine 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Motherwell 20.9 miles33.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Erskine Place 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Clydebank Waterfront Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Bishopton Place 2 miles3.2 km
- Milton Place 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Erskine and Inchinnan Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Duntocher and Hardgate Place 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Kilpatrick Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Clydebank Central Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Clydebank Place 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Inchinnan Place 3 miles4.8 km
- Faifley Place 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank Ward 4.2 miles6.7 km
Example postcodes in Bowling and Old Kilpatrick
G60 5JW, G60 5AH, G60 5NB, G60 5HT, G60 5LE, G60 5BF, G60 5JY, G60 5HE, G60 5DT … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 29 miles46.7 km
- Kilpatrick Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Bowling Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
Hotels near Bowling and Old Kilpatrick Ad
- Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort 5 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Golden Jubilee Hotel 4 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Abbotsford Hotel 3 3 miles4.9 km
- Ingliston Country Club Hotel 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Ashtree House Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Lochway Hotel 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Glasgow 5 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The Hazlitt Apartments 4 5.9 miles9.4 km
Schools in Bowling and Old Kilpatrick
- Gavinburn Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Kilpatrick Hills Hill 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 3.7 miles5.9 km
- St Mirren FC Stadium 5.2 miles8.4 km
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Strathleven Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Braehead Shopping centre 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Balloch Castle Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 7.9 miles12.7 km
- University of Glasgow Library University 7.9 miles12.7 km