Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Gartcosh
Gartcosh — village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
.jpg?width=1200)
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
.jpg){kind=link}
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gartcosh · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gartcosh, you can take a train to Gartcosh railway station, which is just 0.3 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for navigation is G69 8AQ.
About
Gartcosh is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,200 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8881°, -4.0822°.
Photo gallery
From the Wikipedia article
Gartcosh (Scottish Gaelic: Gart Cois) is a village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The village lies about 8 miles (13 kilometres) east of Glasgow, and about 1 mile (2 kilometres) northwest of the town of Coatbridge. According to a 2012 estimate, the population of Gartcosh was 2,130 people. Expansion of the village including 300 homes in the Heathfield Park estate built by Redrow Homes and new developments by Oak NGate (Gartloch Avenue/Bishop Loch), Avant Homes (Johnston Loch) and Bellway Homes (Oakwood) have increased the population.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
's map based on Pont's original "Glasgow and the county of Lanark" map depicting Gartcaiſh amongst others.]] The name Gartcosh might be derived perhaps from the Gaelic meaning 'field' and meaning 'hollow'. Alternatively 'enclosure of the foot' has been suggested. Several old documents show Gartcosh (spelled Gartcash), including maps by Timothy Pont, Forrest, and William Roy. Though originally an agricultural village, Gartcosh is better known for its role in Scottish industry. In the early 19th century there were a number of mines in the local area, and the first railway to service Gartcosh was used to transport coal to Glasgow. By 1837 there was a railway station, or to be more accurate a…
Visiting
Gartcosh is now primarily a residential area. In recent years, new housing by Redrow Homes, Thomas Mitchell Homes and other smaller developers has been built in and around the old village. There are plans for further developments in the surrounding areas of farm land. Gartcosh Business Interchange is currently being developed on the site of the old strip mill and steel works. As of 2006, Scottish Enterprise and North Lanarkshire council had invested £18m on land reclamation and upgrading transport access. This project will provide over 170,000 m2 of business space serviced by the transport links detailed below. The Scottish Crime Campus is located within Gartcosh Business Interchange. The…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.8881, -4.0822
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G69 8AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coatbridge and Bellshill
- Population
- 2,200
- Nearest railway station
- Gartcosh — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009722 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gartcosh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gartcosh from the air (geograph 5681650).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
War Memorial Cottage
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Gartloch Hospital
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Croft Head
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Chryston
Towns & cities · 1.7 km
Seven Lochs Wetland Park
Country parks · 1.9 km
Chryston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Crannog
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Bedlay Castle
Castles · 2.1 km
Bedlay Well
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Garnkirk
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
Avenuehead
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Chryston
Villages · 2.3 km
Gartcosh is a village located in central Scotland with a population of 2,200. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,200
- Constituency
- Coatbridge and Bellshill
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Gartcosh
55 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Gartcosh →
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Baillieston St Andrew's Church
Baillieston St Andrew's Church — church building in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Forts · Central Scotland
Battle o' Bothwell Brig 1679
Battle o' Bothwell Brig 1679 is a fort in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bothwell Bridge
Bothwell Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · Central Scotland
Bothwell Castle
Bothwell Castle — castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
David Livingstone Centre
David Livingstone Centre — category A listed building in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Zoos & aquariums · Central Scotland
Glasgow Zoo
Glasgow Zoo — zoo in Glasgow City, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Old Monkland Cemetery
Old Monkland Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
Showcase Cinemas Coatbridge
Showcase Cinemas Coatbridge in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Wildlife Garden
Wildlife Garden — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Contemporary Garden
Contemporary Garden — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Conflict Garden
Conflict Garden — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Lavender Garden
Lavender Garden — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Mixed Garden
Mixed Garden — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Organic Garden
Organic Garden — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Sculpture Garden
Sculpture Garden — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Rhododendron Garden
Rhododendron Garden — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Highland Garden
Highland Garden — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Japanese Garden
Japanese Garden — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Collections Garden
Collections Garden — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Tropical
Tropical — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Crannog
Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Long Magazine
Long Magazine — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Gun Store/Workshop
Gun Store/Workshop — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial Cottage
War Memorial Cottage — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Gartloch Hospital
Gartloch Hospital — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Croft Head
Croft Head — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 104 m.
📷 3Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Chryston
Chryston — village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Country parks · Central Scotland
Seven Lochs Wetland Park
Seven Lochs Wetland Park — urban park in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Chryston War Memorial
Chryston War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Gartcosh
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.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Strathclyde Park Camping & Caravan Site
Strathclyde Park Camping & Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Wallace of Campsie House
Wallace of Campsie House — a hostel in scotland central.
Places 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
The Masonic Arms, 62 Main Street, Cumbernauld Village
The Masonic Arms, 62 Main Street, Cumbernauld Village 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.
More towns in this region
📷 4
📷 3Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Achahoish
Achahoish — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 5
📷 5Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Ardentinny
Ardentinny — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gartcosh?
- Gartcosh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G69 8AQ).
- What is Gartcosh?
- Gartcosh — village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Gartcosh?
- The nearest railway station is Gartcosh, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode G69 8AQ.
- Is Gartcosh free to visit?
- Yes, Gartcosh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gartcosh?
- The nearest railway station is Gartcosh, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G69 8AQ.