Renton
Place in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.971, -4.583 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 38 78 |
| Population: | 2,490 |
| Dialling code: | 01389 (Dumbarton) |
Renton is a village in West Dunbartonshire, situated on the eastern bank of the River Leven close to the southern end of Loch Lomond. It lies a short distance from Alexandria and Dumbarton and is part of the wider Vale of Leven community, giving it a mix of riverside scenery and easy access to the Highlands and central Scotland.
Historically Renton grew around water‑powered textile mills and related heavy industry, and like many communities in the area it felt the effects of deindustrialisation in the late 20th century; today the local economy combines small businesses, commuting to Glasgow and ongoing regeneration projects. Culturally it punches above its weight - the village has a proud footballing past from the 19th century and a strong local identity rooted in working‑class community ties and the surrounding outdoor recreational opportunities.
Postcode districts covering Renton
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 15.2 miles
- Paisley 10.4 miles
- East Kilbride 21 miles
- Hamilton 24.7 miles
- Cumbernauld 22.6 miles
- Coatbridge 22.6 miles
- Greenock 7.3 miles
- Airdrie 24.8 miles
- Irvine 24.9 miles
- Rutherglen 17.9 miles
- Cambuslang 19.7 miles
- Bearsden 10.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Leven Ward 0.5 miles
- Bonhill Place 0.9 miles
- Alexandria Place 1.3 miles
- Dumbarton Place 1.6 miles
- Balloch and Haldane Place 2.3 miles
- Cardross Place 2.7 miles
- Langbank Place 3.2 miles
- Milton Place 3.3 miles
- Lomond Ward 3.7 miles
- Helensburgh and Lomond South Ward 3.9 miles
- Port Glasgow Place 4.6 miles
- Inverclyde East Central Ward 5 miles
Example postcodes in Renton
G82 4PP, G82 4PR, G82 4NR, G82 4QW, G82 4LL, G82 4NP, G82 4LB, G82 4PE, G82 4PD … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 9 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 31.9 miles
- Renton Railway Station 0.1 miles
- Alexandria Railway Station 1 mile
Hotels near Renton Ad
- Abbotsford Hotel 3 2.5 miles
- Cameron House on Loch Lomond 5 3.1 miles
- Loch Lomond Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort 5 5.4 miles
- Balloch House by Innkeeper's Collection 4 2.3 miles
- Cardross Inn 2.6 miles
- Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort 4 3.6 miles
- Ingliston Country Club Hotel 4 4.6 miles
- Golden Jubilee Hotel 4 7.5 miles
- The Tontine Hotel 3 7.3 miles
Schools in Renton
- Renton Primary School Primary
- Riverside School Special
- St Martin's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Strathleven Estate 0.3 miles
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 2.4 miles
- Balloch Castle Estate 3.2 miles
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 5.1 miles
- Great Harbour Harbour 5.4 miles
- Ross Priory Estate 5.6 miles
- Kilpatrick Hills Hill 5.8 miles
- Cappielow Stadium 5.9 miles
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 6.5 miles
- East India Harbour Harbour 6.6 miles
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 6.8 miles
- Rossdhu House Estate 6.9 miles