Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Chryston
Chryston — village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gartcosh · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Chryston is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,000 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9000°, -4.1000°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Chryston is a village in North Lanarkshire, around 7 miles (11 km) east of Glasgow, in Scotland. It lies north of its sister village, Muirhead, which is on the A80. The village has around double Muirhead's population, although the exact boundary between the two modern villages is difficult to find.
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Background
History
's map based on Pont's original "Glasgow and the county of Lanark" map c.1596 depicting Chriſtoun (Chryston) north-west of Gartcaiſh (Gartcosh).]] The etymology of the name is uncertain but may refer to the "town of Cristinus". Several old documents show Chryston with various spellings including maps by Timothy Pont, William Forrest, Thomas Richardson, and William Roy. In the 18th century, Chryston had one of the four schools in the parish of Cadder. William Barclay, himself a school teacher, reported the low pay of his profession in the Old Statistical Account. One gazetteer, Samuel Lewis, from around 1846, describes a recently established library. He quotes 555 inhabitants. The same…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9000, -4.1000
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G69 9ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
- Population
- 3,000
- Nearest railway station
- Gartcosh — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009980 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chryston (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Main Street, Chryston (geograph 2534405).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Chryston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Chryston
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Chryston Parish Church, Main Street, Chryston
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Bedlay Castle
Castles · 0.7 km
Bedlay Well
Public art & sculpture · 0.8 km
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Garnkirk
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Woodhead
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Hill Of Chryston
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Moodiesburn
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Auchengeich Colliery Disaster Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
War Memorial Cottage
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
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Gartcosh
Towns & cities · 1.7 km
Chryston is a town in central Scotland with a population of approximately 3,000. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,000
- Constituency
- Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Chryston
5 attractions within 12 km.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Bedlay Castle
Bedlay Castle — castle in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Chryston War Memorial
Chryston War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Chryston Parish Church, Main Street, Chryston
Chryston Parish Church, Main Street, Chryston — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Hill Of Chryston
Hill Of Chryston — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 85 m.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Chryston War Memorial
Chryston War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Chryston Parish Church, Main Street, Chryston
Chryston Parish Church, Main Street, Chryston — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Bedlay Castle
Bedlay Castle — castle in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Bedlay Well
Bedlay Well — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Garnkirk
Garnkirk — village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Chryston
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Craigendmuir Holiday Park
Craigendmuir Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
MaryVille Caravan Site
MaryVille Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree by Hilton.
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📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Wallace of Campsie House
Wallace of Campsie House — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Portland Arms Public House, 1169 Shettleston Road, Glasgow
Portland Arms Public House, 1169 Shettleston Road, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Rowan Tree Inn, 62 Old Mill Road, Uddingston
The Rowan Tree Inn, 62 Old Mill Road, Uddingston in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
374-378 Gallowgate
374-378 Gallowgate in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 9, 11, 13 Watson Street, Glasgow
Public House, 9, 11, 13 Watson Street, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 69 Hutcheson Street, Glasgow
Public House, 69 Hutcheson Street, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Masonic Arms, 62 Main Street, Cumbernauld Village
The Masonic Arms, 62 Main Street, Cumbernauld Village in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chryston?
- Chryston is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G69 9ET).
- What is Chryston?
- Chryston — village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Chryston?
- The nearest railway station is Gartcosh, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode G69 9ET.
- Is Chryston free to visit?
- Yes, Chryston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chryston?
- The nearest railway station is Gartcosh, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G69 9ET.