Faifley
Place in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.929, -4.392 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 50 73 |
| Population: | 5,030 |
Faifley is a mainly residential suburb in West Dunbartonshire, on the north‑west edge of the Greater Glasgow conurbation in Scotland. It sits close to neighbouring communities such as Duntocher and Old Kilpatrick, with the rolling Kilpatrick Hills and views towards the River Clyde not far away, so despite being an urban estate it has ready access to countryside walks and panoramic outlooks.
Much of Faifley grew up through mid-20th century council housing and has seen ongoing regeneration and active community groups in recent decades, with local schools, shops and social facilities serving a largely commuter population who work in nearby Clydebank and Glasgow. The area also lies close to remnants of the Antonine Wall and other local historic sites, giving a mix of industrial-era heritage, community spirit and outdoor opportunities.
Postcode districts covering Faifley
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Paisley 5.7 miles9.2 km
- East Kilbride 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Hamilton 17 miles27.4 km
- Cumbernauld 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Kilmarnock 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Coatbridge 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Greenock 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Stirling 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Airdrie 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Falkirk 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Irvine 24 miles38.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Kilpatrick Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Duntocher and Hardgate Place 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Clydebank Central Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Clydebank Place 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bearsden North Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Clydebank Waterfront Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Drumchapel/Anniesland Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Bearsden Place 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Milngavie Place 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Bearsden South Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Erskine Place 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Garscadden/Scotstounhill Ward 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Faifley
G81 5DZ, G81 5AW, G81 5AX, G81 5LF, G81 5LH, G81 5EB, G81 5HA, G81 5AP, G81 5AJ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 29.9 miles48.2 km
- Singer Railway Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Drumry Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
Hotels near Faifley Ad
- Golden Jubilee Hotel 4 2 miles3.3 km
- Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort 5 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Glasgow 5 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Ashtree House Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Dakota Glasgow 5 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Pipers' Tryst Hotel 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Douglas Hotel 3 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport 3 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Sec 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
Schools in Faifley
- Edinbarnet Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 2 miles3.2 km
- Kilpatrick Hills Hill 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Braehead Shopping centre 3.8 miles6.1 km
- St Mirren FC Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km
- University of Glasgow Library University 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 5.5 miles8.9 km
- University of Glasgow University 5.6 miles9 km
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 5.6 miles9 km
- Firhill Stadium Stadium 5.8 miles9.3 km
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 6.1 miles9.9 km