Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Garnkirk
Garnkirk — village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stepps · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Garnkirk is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8929°, -4.1150°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Garnkirk is a settlement in North Lanarkshire, located a mile (1.5 km) southwest of Muirhead. It is located 10 km northeast of Glasgow's city centre and 23 km southwest of Falkirk. Garnkirk is connected via the nearby motorways M8, M73 and M80. This provides access to Cumbernauld, Glasgow and Stirling. The nearest modern railway stations are in Gartcosh and Stepps.
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Background
History
]] The etymology of the name is ‘enclosure of the hen’. Several old documents show Garnkirk with various spellings including maps by Timothy Pont, Charles Ross, and William Roy. John Dunlop bought Garnkirk House in 1634. The house stayed in the family for many years. The Dunlops were well known. For example James Dunlop being a wealthy landowner opposed Thomas Muir and the congregation at Cadder over who appointed their minister. The house is now the clubhouse of the Crow Wood Golf Club. "James Dunlop of Garnkirk" was one of the five wealthy supporters of Glasgow's first playhouse in the late 18th century ( a Puritanical spirit suppressing entertainment in the city). One gazetteer, Samuel…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8929, -4.1150
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G69 9JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
- Nearest railway station
- Stepps — 1.6 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Woodhead
Mountains & hills · 0.4 km
Chryston
Villages · 1.2 km
Chryston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
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Chryston
Towns & cities · 1.2 km
Drumsack
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Cardowan Pit Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Seven Lochs Wetland Park
Country parks · 1.6 km
Gartloch Hospital
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
Arronhill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Chryston Parish Church, Main Street, Chryston
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Craigendmuir Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.9 km
Bedlay Castle
Castles · 1.9 km
Garnkirk is a village located in central Scotland. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Garnkirk
30 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Garnkirk →
📷 4Historic houses · Central Scotland
Provan Hall
Provan Hall — house in Glasgow City, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Country parks · Central Scotland
Seven Lochs Wetland Park
Seven Lochs Wetland Park — urban park in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Gartloch Hospital
Gartloch Hospital — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Wallace's Well
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
New Easterhouse Mosaic
New Easterhouse Mosaic — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Calvay Milestone
Calvay Milestone — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Wallace Monument
Wallace Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Cardowan Pit Memorial
Cardowan Pit Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Eastbank Church, 679 Old Shettleston Road, Glasgow
Eastbank Church, 679 Old Shettleston Road, Glasgow — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Shettleston Old Parish Church, Killin Street, Glasgow
Shettleston Old Parish Church, Killin Street, Glasgow — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery, 755 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow
St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery, 755 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Church of St Paul, 1651 Shettleston Road, Glasgow
Church of St Paul, 1651 Shettleston Road, Glasgow — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kenmuir Mount Vernon Church and Hall, 2405 London Road, Mount Vernon, Glasgow
Kenmuir Mount Vernon Church and Hall, 2405 London Road, Mount Vernon, Glasgow — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Wallace Monument, Robroyston Road, Glasgow
Wallace Monument, Robroyston Road, Glasgow — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Andrew's Secondary School, Glasgow
St Andrew's Secondary School, Glasgow — a school heritage in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Garthamlock Water Tower
Garthamlock Water Tower — a water tower in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Craigend Water Tower
Craigend Water Tower — a water tower in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Cranhill Water Tower
Cranhill Water Tower — a water tower in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Craigendmuir Holiday Park
Craigendmuir Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Woodhead
Woodhead — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 105 m.
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Chryston War Memorial
Chryston War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Chryston
Chryston — village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Drumsack
Drumsack — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 81 m.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Cardowan Pit Memorial
Cardowan Pit Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Garnkirk
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.
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree by Hilton.
📷 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.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Bank of Scotland, 2 St Vincent Place, Glasgow
Bank of Scotland, 2 St Vincent Place, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Garnkirk?
- Garnkirk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G69 9JB).
- What is Garnkirk?
- Garnkirk — village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Garnkirk?
- The nearest railway station is Stepps, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode G69 9JB.
- Is Garnkirk free to visit?
- Yes, Garnkirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Garnkirk?
- The nearest railway station is Stepps, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G69 9JB.