Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Bowling
Bowling — village in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bowling · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach Bowling by train, with the nearest railway station located just 0.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Bowling is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 560 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9333°, -4.5000°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bowling (Scots: Bowlin, Scottish Gaelic: Bolan) is a village in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, with a population of 740 (2015). It lies on the north bank of the Firth of Clyde, between the towns of Clydebank and Dumbarton. It is 1+1⁄2 miles (2.5 kilometres) west of Old Kilpatrick which is at one end of the Antonine Wall and therefore represents the extreme limit of the Roman Empire on the west coast of the island of Great Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9333, -4.5000
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G60 5BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Population
- 560
- Nearest railway station
- Bowling — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q895452 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bowling, West Dunbartonshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bowling Harbour.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Exciseman's House, Littlemill Whiskey Distillery, Dumbarton Road, Bowling
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Henry Bell Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Dunglass Castle
Castles · 0.5 km
Sheep Hill
Vineyards · 0.6 km
Hill of Dun, dun site
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Bowling Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.9 km
Hill of Dun
Vineyards · 1.0 km
Hill of Dun
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Forth and Clyde Canal
Canals · 1.2 km
Drawbridge, Bowling Basin, Forth and Clyde Canal
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Milton Island
Islands · 1.3 km
North East Building, Western Range, Main Block, Erskine Home Farm
Palaces · 1.7 km
Bowling is a small village located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 560. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 560
- Constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Bowling
51 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Bowling →
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Dunglass Castle
Dunglass Castle — castle in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Henry Bell Monument
Henry Bell Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Islands · Central Scotland
Milton Island
Milton Island — former island in the River Clyde, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Overtoun Bridge
Overtoun Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Overtoun House
Overtoun House — 19th-century country house and estate in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Whitemoss Roman auxiliary fort
Whitemoss Roman auxiliary fort — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Dumbuie, dun site
Dumbuie, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
The White Memorial
The White Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Church Centre, Newton Road, Bishopton
Church Centre, Newton Road, Bishopton — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Sheep Hill
Sheep Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Literary houses · Central Scotland
Old Bishopton
Old Bishopton — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
📷 5Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Dumbuck Lighthouse
Dumbuck Lighthouse — a lighthouse in scotland highlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Dumbuck Hill
Dumbuck Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Barwood Hill
Barwood Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 131 m.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Blantyre Monument
Blantyre Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Bowling Harbour
Bowling Harbour — harbour at Bowling, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK, on the River Clyde.
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📷 4Historic houses · Central Scotland
Erskine House
Erskine House — house, later hospital and hotel, in Bishopton, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Exciseman's House, Littlemill Whiskey Distillery, Dumbarton Road, Bowling
Exciseman's House, Littlemill Whiskey Distillery, Dumbarton Road, Bowling — house in Bowling, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Canals · Central Scotland
Forth and Clyde Canal
Forth and Clyde Canal — canal in West Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Follies · Central Scotland
Hamilton Mausoleum
Hamilton Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Exciseman's House, Littlemill Whiskey Distillery, Dumbarton Road, Bowling
Exciseman's House, Littlemill Whiskey Distillery, Dumbarton Road, Bowling — house in Bowling, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Henry Bell Monument
Henry Bell Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Dunglass Castle
Dunglass Castle — castle in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Sheep Hill
Sheep Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Hill of Dun, dun site
Hill of Dun, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Bowling Harbour
Bowling Harbour — harbour at Bowling, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK, on the River Clyde.
Where to eat & stay near Bowling
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Erskine Bridge Hotel
Erskine Bridge Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Gleddoch House Hotel and Golf Club
Gleddoch House Hotel and Golf Club — a hotel in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Lomond Woods Holiday Park
Lomond Woods Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Auchengillan Outdoor Centre
Auchengillan Outdoor Centre — a campsite in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Fox and Hounds Inn, South Street, Houston
Fox and Hounds Inn, South Street, Houston in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Wheatsheaf Public House, 1-3 Canal Street, Renfrew
Wheatsheaf Public House, 1-3 Canal Street, Renfrew in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Hayweighs, 7-9 King Street, Paisley
Hayweighs, 7-9 King Street, Paisley in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Fiesta Lounge, 15 Gilmour Street, Paisley
Fiesta Lounge, 15 Gilmour Street, Paisley in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Towns & cities · Central Scotland
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bowling?
- Bowling is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G60 5BP).
- What is Bowling?
- Bowling — village in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Bowling?
- The nearest railway station is Bowling, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode G60 5BP.
- Is Bowling free to visit?
- Yes, Bowling is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bowling?
- The nearest railway station is Bowling, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G60 5BP.