Scotstoun, Glasgow

Name: Scotstoun
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#375 among attractions in Glasgow

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Scotstoun is an area of Glasgow, Scotland, west of Glasgow City Centre. It is bounded by Garscadden and Yoker to the west, Victoria Park, Jordanhill and Whiteinch to the east, Jordanhill to the north and the River Clyde to the south. At the heart of Scotstoun lies Scotstounhill, an enclave of late Victorian and post-war housing centred on Scotstounhill railway station. Scotstoun is home to BAE Systems Surface Ships, and to the Glasgow Warriors rugby team. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°52'58"N, 4°21'6"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Braehead, Braehead Arena, Victoria Park, Balshagray Victoria Park Church.

0.7 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Braehead, Glasgow
18 min walk • Braehead Shopping Centre stands as a beacon of modern retail and entertainment within the bustling city of Glasgow, United Kingdom. Opened in 1999, this expansive complex has become a central hub for shoppers and families alike, offering a diverse range of outlets...
0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Entertainment
Braehead Arena, Glasgow
18 min walk • Braehead Arena, located on the outskirts of Glasgow, United Kingdom, is a premier sports venue that has become a cornerstone for both local and international events. This versatile arena, nestled within the bustling Braehead Shopping Centre area, is a hub of activity...
0.8 miSE
Park
Victoria Park, Glasgow
21 min walk • Victoria Park is a 20-hectare park located in the west of Glasgow, Scotland, adjacent to the districts of Scotstoun, Whiteinch, Jordanhill and Broomhill.
1.3 miE
Church
Balshagray Victoria Park Church, Glasgow
34 min walk • Balshagray Victoria Park Church is a Parish church of the Church of Scotland located in the Broomhill area of Glasgow, Scotland.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Natural history museum, Historical place
Fossil Grove, Glasgow
17 min walk • The Fossil Grove is a group of plant fossils located within Victoria Park, Glasgow, Scotland. It was discovered in 1887 and contains the fossilised stumps and roots of eleven extinct Lepidodendron trees, which are sometimes described as "giant club mosses" but are more closely related to quillworts.
1.2 miE
Church
Broomhill Parish Church, Glasgow
32 min walk • Broomhill Parish Church, nowadays known as Broomhill Hyndland Parish Church, is a 20th-century church building located in the Broomhill area of Glasgow, Scotland.
~1590 ftSE
Church
Scotstoun Parish Church, Glasgow
8 min walk • Scotstoun Parish Church is an early-20th-century parish church of the Church of Scotland located in the Scotstoun area of Glasgow.
0.9 miE
Church
Jordanhill Parish Church, Glasgow
23 min walk • Jordanhill Parish Church is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, serving Jordanhill in the west end of Glasgow, Scotland. It is within the Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Glasgow. The church building is located on Woodend Drive, Jordanhill.
0.6 miSW
Museum
Scottish Maritime Museum, Glasgow
16 min walk • The Scottish Maritime Museum is an industrial museum with a Collection Recognised as Nationally Significant to Scotland. It is located at two sites in the West of Scotland in Irvine and Dumbarton, with a focus on Scotland's shipbuilding heritage.
0.9 miNE
Church
Knightswood St Margaret's Parish Church, Glasgow
24 min walk • Knightswood St. Margaret's Parish Church is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, serving part of the Knightswood area of Glasgow, Scotland.
1.2 miNE
Skyscraper
Anniesland Court, Glasgow
30 min walk • Anniesland Court is a 22-storey residential tower block in the Anniesland area of Glasgow, Scotland, designed by J Holmes & Partners and completed in 1968.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Scotstoun?

Nearby attractions include Scotstoun Parish Church, Glasgow (8 min walk), Scottish Maritime Museum, Glasgow (16 min walk), Fossil Grove, Glasgow (17 min walk), Jordanhill, Glasgow (18 min walk).

How to get to Scotstoun by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scotstoun:

Train

Scotstounhill (5 min walk)
Garscadden (16 min walk)

Bus

Dumbarton Road / Queen Victoria Drive • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)