Bearsden
Place in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.918, -4.332 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 54 71 |
| Population: | 27,340 |
| Dialling code: | 0141 (Glasgow) |
Bearsden is a leafy suburban town in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, sitting to the north‑west of Glasgow on the northern side of the River Kelvin. It grew as a prosperous commuter suburb in the Victorian and Edwardian eras, so you’ll find many villas and period terraces, a busy local hub at Bearsden Cross and easy access to green spaces such as Mugdock Country Park and the nearby Campsie Fells.
Despite its residential character, Bearsden has notable historic interest - the excavated bathhouse from the Roman fort sits on the line of the Antonine Wall - and a strong community life with good schools such as Bearsden Academy, active sports clubs and a range of independent shops and services. Economically it remains largely a commuter and family area with higher‑than‑average house prices and a reputation for quality of life.
Postcode districts covering Bearsden
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 5.4 miles
- Paisley 6.1 miles
- East Kilbride 12.1 miles
- Hamilton 14.8 miles
- Cumbernauld 13.1 miles
- Kilmarnock 22.4 miles
- Coatbridge 12.3 miles
- Greenock 17 miles
- Stirling 20.6 miles
- Airdrie 14.5 miles
- Falkirk 21.7 miles
- Irvine 24.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bearsden South Ward 0.5 miles
- Bearsden North Ward 0.8 miles
- Drumchapel/Anniesland Ward 1.3 miles
- Milngavie Place 1.6 miles
- Maryhill Ward 2.1 miles
- Faifley Place 2.4 miles
- Garscadden/Scotstounhill Ward 2.5 miles
- Victoria Park Ward 2.7 miles
- Partick East/Kelvindale Ward 2.8 miles
- Clydebank Central Ward 3 miles
- Canal Ward 3 miles
- Kilpatrick Ward 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Bearsden
G61 4ND, G61 3LL, G61 3RJ, G61 1PF, G61 2YF, G61 1HD, G61 2SN, G61 2AD, G61 4AL … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 5.1 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 29.9 miles
- Bearsden Railway Station 0.1 miles
- Hillfoot Railway Station 0.5 miles
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Schools in Bearsden
- Baljaffray Primary School Primary
- Bearsden Academy Secondary
- Bearsden Primary School Primary
- Boclair Academy Secondary
- Castlehill Primary School Primary
- Colquhoun Park Primary School Primary
- Killermont Primary School Primary
- Mosshead Primary School Primary
- St Nicholas' Primary School Primary
- Westerton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 2.9 miles
- Braehead Shopping centre 3.2 miles
- Firhill Stadium Stadium 3.5 miles
- University of Glasgow Library University 3.5 miles
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 3.6 miles
- University of Glasgow University 3.6 miles
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 3.7 miles
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles
- Museum of Piping Museum 4.6 miles
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 4.8 miles
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 4.9 miles
- The Ferry Theatre 5 miles