Rutherglen, Glasgow

Name: Rutherglen
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#254 among attractions in Glasgow

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Rutherglen is a town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, immediately south-east of the city of Glasgow, 3 miles from its centre and directly south of the River Clyde. Having existed as a Lanarkshire burgh in its own right for more than 800 years, in 1975 Rutherglen lost its own local council and administratively became a component of the City of Glasgow District within the Strathclyde region. In 1996 the towns were reallocated to the South Lanarkshire council area. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°49'40"N, 4°12'50"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Shawfield Stadium, Rutherglen Town Hall, Polmadie, Cuningar Loop.

0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Shawfield Stadium, Glasgow
24 min walk • Shawfield Stadium, located in the bustling city of Glasgow, United Kingdom, stands as a testament to the enduring popularity of greyhound racing in the region. Originally opened in 1898, this sport venue has evolved from a multi-purpose stadium to a dedicated greyhound...
~310 ftN
City hall
Rutherglen Town Hall, Glasgow
2 min walk • Rutherglen Castle was located where Castle Street meets King Street in Rutherglen, Scotland. It was a large and important castle, having been built in the 13th century; the walls were reportedly 5 feet thick.
1.3 miNW
Park
Polmadie, Glasgow
33 min walk • Polmadie is a primarily industrial area of Glasgow in Scotland. Situated south of the River Clyde, Polmadie is close to residential neighbourhoods including Govanhill and Toryglen, with Oatlands and another large industrial zone at Shawfield to the north on the opposite side ...
1 miNE
Park
Cuningar Loop, Glasgow
25 min walk • The Cuningar Loop is a meander on the River Clyde in Scotland which was converted to a woodland park in the mid-2010s. It lies within the territory of Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, directly east of the district of Dalmarnock in Glasgow.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Shawfield, Glasgow
14 min walk • Shawfield is an industrial/commercial area of the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, located to the north of the town centre.
1 miNW
Bridge
Rutherglen Bridge, Glasgow
27 min walk • The Rutherglen Bridge or the Shawfield Bridge is a bridge which was built 1893–96, which crosses the River Clyde, in Scotland. It connects Shawfield, the most northerly district in the town of Rutherglen, and the south-side Glasgow district of Oatlands, with the Glasgow East End districts of Dalmarnock, Glasgow Green and Bridgeton.
1 miN
Bridge
Dalmarnock, Glasgow
26 min walk • Dalmarnock is a district in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is situated east of the city centre, directly north of the River Clyde opposite the town of Rutherglen.
1.1 miE
Bridge
Clydebridge Steelworks, Glasgow
30 min walk • The Clydebridge Steelworks, also known as Clydebridge Works, is a steel works in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The plant opened in 1877. The works made steel sheared plates to build ships - plates from Clydebridge were used in many famous vessels such as the ocean liners of the Cunard Line.
0.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Farme Castle, Glasgow
16 min walk • Farme Castle was located in Rutherglen, to the south-east of Glasgow, Scotland. It stood 0.5 miles east of Farme Cross where the A724 meets the A749 trunk road.
1.3 miNW
Bridge
Polmadie Bridge, Glasgow
34 min walk • The Polmadie Bridge is a footbridge that crosses the River Clyde, Glasgow, Scotland between Glasgow Green to its north, and Oatlands to its south.
1.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
Whitlawburn, Glasgow
44 min walk • Whitlawburn is a residential area in the town of Cambuslang in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located south of the town centre on high ground overlooking the Greater Glasgow urban area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rutherglen?

Nearby attractions include Rutherglen Town Hall, Glasgow (2 min walk), Shawfield, Glasgow (14 min walk), Farme Castle, Glasgow (16 min walk), Toryglen, Glasgow (23 min walk).

How to get to Rutherglen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rutherglen:

Bus

Castle Street • Lines: 14 (2 min walk)
Rutherglen Cross • Lines: 14 (4 min walk)

Train

Rutherglen (6 min walk)
Croftfoot (22 min walk)