Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Glanderston Dam
In or near Neilston.
Glanderston Dam — reservoir in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK, which suffered a dam failure in 1842.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Neilston · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Glanderston Dam is a reservoir in central Scotland, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. It sits within the East Renfrewshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Neilston, about 2.2 km away. Postcode area G77.
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Place summary
Glanderston Dam is a reservoir located in central Scotland, postcode G77. It serves as a key water supply source for the surrounding area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7756, -4.3946
- District
- East Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- G77 6PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Renfrewshire
- Nearest railway station
- Neilston — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17575019 (CC0)
- commons: Glanderston Dam - geograph.org.uk - 46522.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glanderston Dam?
- Glanderston Dam is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G77 6PL).
- What is Glanderston Dam?
- Glanderston Dam — reservoir in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK, which suffered a dam failure in 1842.
- How do I get to Glanderston Dam?
- The nearest railway station is Neilston, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode G77 6PL.
- Is Glanderston Dam free to visit?
- Yes, Glanderston Dam is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glanderston Dam?
- The nearest railway station is Neilston, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G77 6PL.