Bishopbriggs, Glasgow

Name: Bishopbriggs
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#151 among attractions in Glasgow

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Bishopbriggs; Scottish Gaelic: Drochaid an Easbaig) is a town in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It lies on the northern fringe of Greater Glasgow, approximately 4 miles from the city centre. Historically in Lanarkshire, the area was once part of the historic parish of Cadder - originally lands granted by King William the Lion to the Bishop of Glasgow, Jocelin, in 1180. It was later part of the county of Lanarkshire, and then an independent burgh from 1964 to 1975. Today, Bishopbriggs' close geographic proximity to Glasgow now effectively makes it a suburb and commuter town of the city. The town's original Gaelic name Coille Dobhair reflects the name of the old parish of Cadder, but modern Gaelic usage uses Drochaid an Easbaig, a literal translation of Bishopbriggs. It was ranked the 2nd most desirable postcode in Scotland to live in following a study by the Centre for Economic and Business Research in 2015 and 2016. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°54'16"N, 4°13'35"W

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Bishopbriggs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Queen's Cross Church, Balmore Golf Club - Glasgow's Finest, Hogganfield, Springburn.

2.4 miSW
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, Architecture
Queen's Cross Church, Glasgow
62 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow's vibrant West End, Queen's Cross Church stands as a beacon of architectural splendor and historical significance. This church, designed by the renowned Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, is a testament to the unique blend of...
2.5 miNW
55°56'17"N • 4°15'2"W
Balmore Golf Club - Glasgow's Finest, Glasgow
64 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
2.4 miSE
Park
Hogganfield, Glasgow
62 min walk • Hogganfield is a district in the Scottish city of Glasgow, located to the north east of the city centre. Hogganfield is surrounded by the Glasgow districts of Blackhill, Craigend, Millerston, Provanmill, Riddrie, Robroyston, Ruchazie and Stepps.
1.5 miS
Park
Springburn, Glasgow
38 min walk • Springburn is an inner-city district in the north of the Scottish city of Glasgow, made up of generally working-class households. Springburn developed from a rural hamlet at the beginning of the 19th century.
2.4 miSW
Canal
Port Dundas, Glasgow
62 min walk • Port Dundas is an area of Glasgow, Scotland, located 1 mile to the north of the city centre. It lies to the north of Cowcaddens, and to the west of Sighthill, with Hamiltonhill and Possilpark to the north-west.
2.2 miSW
Park
Ruchill Park, Glasgow
58 min walk • Ruchill Park is a public park in Ruchill, Glasgow, Scotland, approximately 2 miles north-west of the city centre. It is adjacent to the former location of Ruchill Hospital on Bilsland Drive.
1.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Springburn Museum, Glasgow
42 min walk • Springburn Museum was set up in the reading room of the Springburn Library, Glasgow, Scotland, and opened by Tom Weir in 1988. It continued to provide a community based resource for historical reference throughout the 1990s.
2.4 miW
Canal
Stockingfield Junction, Glasgow
63 min walk • Stockingfield Junction is a canal junction which lies in Lambhill, in Glasgow, Scotland. It opened in 1777, and closed in 1963, followed by restoration and a re-opening in 2001-2002.
1.5 miW
Park
Possil Marsh, Glasgow
39 min walk • Possil Marsh is a nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest, of both flora and fauna, within the city of Glasgow, Scotland.
1.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Possilpark, Glasgow
44 min walk • Possilpark is a district in the Scottish city of Glasgow, situated north of the River Clyde and centred around Saracen Street. The area developed around Saracen Foundry of Walter MacFarlane & Co. which was the main employer.
1.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
Barmulloch, Glasgow
43 min walk • Barmulloch is a district in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is situated north of the River Clyde. Formerly rural, it was developed as a post war overspill housing area, largely featuring Prefabricated housing.