Kennishead, Glasgow

Name: Kennishead
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#424 among attractions in Glasgow

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Kennishead is a neighbourhood in the Scottish city of Glasgow. Its territory, south of the River Clyde, is fairly isolated, bordering a park to the south and a golf course to the north, as well as the residential area of Carnwadric. The majority of the housing consists of three high rise tower blocks of 23 storeys, which dominate the area visually. ()

Coordinates: 55°48'50"N, 4°19'18"W

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South Side (Kennishead)Glasgow United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Burrell Collection, Pollok House, Silverburn Shopping Centre, Pollok Country Park.

1.3 miNE
Specialist museum of art and artifacts
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
34 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Glasgow, the Burrell Collection is a treasure trove of art and antiquities that offers a unique glimpse into the eclectic tastes of its eponymous collector, Sir William Burrell. This museum, which opened its doors to the public in...
1 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Pollok House, Glasgow
26 min walk • Pollok House, nestled within the scenic Pollok Country Park in Glasgow, United Kingdom, is a grand country mansion imbued with history, culture, and the arts. As a museum, it offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the late 18th century and is a testament to the...
0.9 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
Silverburn Shopping Centre, Glasgow
23 min walk • Silverburn Shopping Centre is a premier retail destination nestled in the vibrant city of Glasgow, Scotland. Opened in October 2007, this expansive complex has rapidly become a hub for shoppers seeking a comprehensive retail experience.
1.1 miN
Park
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
29 min walk • Pollok Country Park is a 146-hectare country park located in Pollok, Glasgow, Scotland. In 2007, Pollok Country Park was named Britain's Best Park, and in 2008 it was named the Best Park in Europe, beating competition from parks in Italy, France, Germany, Poland and Sweden.
1.4 miSE
Area
Giffnock, Glasgow
37 min walk • Giffnock is a town and the administrative centre of East Renfrewshire in the Central Lowlands of Scotland. It lies 3.7 miles east of Barrhead, 5.6 miles east-southeast of Paisley and 5.3 miles northwest of East Kilbride, at the southwest of the Greater Glasgow conurbation.
1.2 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Giffnock Synagogue, Glasgow
32 min walk • Giffnock and Newlands Synagogue, located at 222 Fenwick Road in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire, is the largest Jewish religious congregation in Scotland. The synagogue also features a religious day school for both children and teenagers.
1.3 miNE
Neighbourhood
Pollokshaws, Glasgow
34 min walk • Pollokshaws is an area on the South side of the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is bordered by the residential neighbourhoods of Auldhouse to the east, Eastwood and Hillpark to the south and Shawlands to the north, with the Glasgow South Western Line railway and the open lands of Pollok Country Park to the west.
1.1 miS
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Deaconsbank, Glasgow
29 min walk • Deaconsbank is a neighbourhood in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is situated south of the River Clyde.
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Darnley, Glasgow
21 min walk • Darnley is an area in south-west Glasgow, Scotland, on the A727 just west of Arden. Other nearby neighbourhoods are Priesthill to the north, Southpark Village to the south, and South Nitshill and Parkhouse to the west; there is also a small industrial estate. The closest railway station is Priesthill and Darnley.
1.3 miSW
Neighbourhood
Southpark Village, Glasgow
33 min walk • Southpark Village is a housing estate in the Darnley area of the Scottish city of Glasgow. The northwestern area was built during the mid to late 1980s, but the southeastern part was built in the late 2010s.
0.9 miW
Neighbourhood
Priesthill, Glasgow
23 min walk • Priesthill is a neighbourhood in the south of the River Clyde in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It falls under the Greater Pollok ward of the city council area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kennishead?

Nearby attractions include Cowglen, Glasgow (17 min walk), Mansewood, Glasgow (20 min walk), Darnley, Glasgow (21 min walk), Priesthill, Glasgow (23 min walk).

How to get to Kennishead by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kennishead:

Train

Kennishead (4 min walk)
Thornliebank (12 min walk)

Bus

Barrhead Road / Boydstone Road • Lines: 3 (18 min walk)
Nitshill Road / Spiersbridge Avenue • Lines: 38 (23 min walk)