Villages · Central Scotland
Hawkhead
In or near Neilston.
Hawkhead — a village in scotland central.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hawkhead · 1.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Hawkhead is a village located in central Scotland, with a population of 968. The area is primarily residential, offering a quiet setting typical of rural Scottish communities. Visitors can expect a blend of local amenities and surrounding countryside, reflective of the region's character.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8333, -4.3833
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA2 7NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Population
- 968
- Nearest railway station
- Hawkhead — 1.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2647292 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Hawkhead Castle
Castles · 0.1 km

Hawkhead Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.9 km

Archibald McKenzie Memorial Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km

Paisley Victoria Cross Recipients Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km

Covid-19 Pandemic Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km

Glen Cinema Disaster Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km

91st and 93rd Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km

Sapper 300 Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km

Dykebarhill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km

Ross Hall Park Grotto
Caves · 1.3 km

Hunters Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km

Paisley and Johnstone Canal
Canals · 1.6 km
Nearby
Castles · Central Scotland
Hawkhead Castle
Hawkhead Castle — Scottish castle existing in the 17th century, in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Hawkhead Cemetery
Hawkhead Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Archibald McKenzie Memorial Fountain
Archibald McKenzie Memorial Fountain — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Paisley Victoria Cross Recipients Memorial
Paisley Victoria Cross Recipients Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Covid-19 Pandemic Memorial
Covid-19 Pandemic Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Glen Cinema Disaster Memorial
Glen Cinema Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Hawkhead
Places to stay
Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Dunroman Caravan Park
Dunroman Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Jubilee Caravan Park
Jubilee Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Sherbrooke Castle Hotel
Sherbrooke Castle Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
Hotels · Central Scotland
Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre
Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: Hilton Garden Inn.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Fiesta Lounge, 15 Gilmour Street, Paisley
Fiesta Lounge, 15 Gilmour Street, Paisley in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Hayweighs, 7-9 King Street, Paisley
Hayweighs, 7-9 King Street, Paisley in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Wheatsheaf Public House, 1-3 Canal Street, Renfrew
Wheatsheaf Public House, 1-3 Canal Street, Renfrew in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Old Toll Bar, 3 Paisley Road West, Glasgow
Old Toll Bar, 3 Paisley Road West, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Buttery, 646, 650, 652, 654 Argyle Street, Glasgow
The Buttery, 646, 650, 652, 654 Argyle Street, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Hubbard Tea Rooms, 508, 510, 512 Great Western Road, Glasgow
Hubbard Tea Rooms, 508, 510, 512 Great Western Road, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hawkhead?
- Hawkhead is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA2 7NG).
- What is Hawkhead?
- Hawkhead — a village in scotland central.
- How do I get to Hawkhead?
- The nearest railway station is Hawkhead, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA2 7NG.
- How do I get to Hawkhead?
- The nearest railway station is Hawkhead, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA2 7NG.