Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Glenboig
Glenboig — village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gartcosh · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Glenboig, the nearest railway station is Gartcosh, located 2.3 km away. The postcode for Glenboig is ML5 2QT. Entry to the town is free.
About
Glenboig is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,820 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8933°, -4.0449°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Glenboig (Scottish Gaelic: An Gleann Bhog) is a village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland lying north of Coatbridge and to the south east of Kirkintilloch and is approximately ten miles (sixteen kilometres) from Glasgow City Centre. According to a 2020 estimate, the population of Glenboig was 2,990. Historically the settlement formed the south eastern extremity of the ancient Gaelic province of the Lennox (Scottish Gaelic: An Leamhnachd) which lay roughly within the former county of Dunbartonshire. The etymology of the name is uncertain but may mean "boggy or soft glen". Some online maps refer to the area as Marnock but locals call the area Glenboig. Glenboig's main industry was fireclay and Glenboig's name was known across the world.
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Background
History
Works below]] Glenboig's main industry was fireclay, centred on the General Refractories and Glenboig Union Fireclay Company Limited's Star Fireclay Works, which made refractory products for the steel and iron industries. Aerial photographs of the works are available. The Glenboig Union Fire-clay Company Limited dates back to 1836. Glenboig's only railway station closed in 1956. The closest is now . Glenboig's brick making industries ceased after the closure of the last brickworks, P&M (Peter & Mark) Hurll's in July 1980. The village's first school was built between 1875 and 1876; it has since been replaced.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8933, -4.0449
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML5 2QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coatbridge and Bellshill
- Population
- 2,820
- Nearest railway station
- Gartcosh — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009206 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Glenboig (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The M73 at Gartcosh from the air (geograph 5178295).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church Of Scotland, Main Street, Glenboig
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Inchnock
Mountains & hills · 0.7 km
Croft Head
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Lecket Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Annat Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Avenuehead
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
War Memorial Cottage
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
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Gartcosh
Towns & cities · 2.4 km
Mollinburn
Villages · 2.7 km
Coltswood Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.7 km
Mollinshillhead
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Crannog
Archaeological sites · 2.9 km
Glenboig is a village in central Scotland with a population of 2,820. There are N attractions listed within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,820
- Constituency
- Coatbridge and Bellshill
Things to see in Glenboig
11 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Glenboig →
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial
War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1924.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Linenfields Pointer
Linenfields Pointer — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Janet Hamilton Memorial
Janet Hamilton Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Church Of Scotland, Main Street, Glenboig
Church Of Scotland, Main Street, Glenboig — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Auchenkilns Bridge
Auchenkilns Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Annat Hill
Annat Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 111 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Inchnock
Inchnock — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 119 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Summerhill
Summerhill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 124 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Croft Head
Croft Head — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 104 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Bernie's Hill
Bernie's Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 78 m.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Church Of Scotland, Main Street, Glenboig
Church Of Scotland, Main Street, Glenboig — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Inchnock
Inchnock — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 119 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Croft Head
Croft Head — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 104 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Lecket Hill
Lecket Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 106 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Annat Hill
Annat Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 111 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Avenuehead
Avenuehead — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 100 m.
Where to eat & stay near Glenboig
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Craigendmuir Holiday Park
Craigendmuir Holiday Park — 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.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
MaryVille Caravan Site
MaryVille Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree by Hilton.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Strathclyde Park Camping & Caravan Site
Strathclyde Park Camping & Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park
Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park — a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.
Places to eat & drink
📷 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.
📷 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
Portland Arms Public House, 1169 Shettleston Road, Glasgow
Portland Arms Public House, 1169 Shettleston Road, Glasgow 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glenboig?
- Glenboig is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML5 2QT).
- What is Glenboig?
- Glenboig — village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Glenboig?
- The nearest railway station is Gartcosh, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML5 2QT.
- Is Glenboig free to visit?
- Yes, Glenboig is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glenboig?
- The nearest railway station is Gartcosh, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML5 2QT.