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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · Central Scotland

Hawkhead

In or near Neilston.

Hawkhead — a village in scotland central.

Tower, Leverndale Hospital - geograph.org.uk - 5284953

Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.8333, -4.3833
District
Renfrewshire
Postcode
PA2 7NG
Parliamentary constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South
Population
968
Nearest railway station
Hawkhead1.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Tower, Leverndale Hospital - geograph.org.uk - 5284953📷 3

Castles · Central Scotland

Hawkhead Castle

Hawkhead Castle — Scottish castle existing in the 17th century, in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.

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The Mackenzie Fountain - detail - geograph.org.uk - 7919657📷 4

Cemeteries · Central Scotland

Hawkhead Cemetery

Hawkhead Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

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The Mackenzie Fountain - detail - geograph.org.uk - 7919657📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Archibald McKenzie Memorial Fountain

Archibald McKenzie Memorial Fountain — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Gatehouse at Hawkhead Cemetery - geograph.org.uk - 1957385📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Paisley Victoria Cross Recipients Memorial

Paisley Victoria Cross Recipients Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Mackenzie Fountain - detail - geograph.org.uk - 7919657📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Covid-19 Pandemic Memorial

Covid-19 Pandemic Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Mackenzie Fountain - detail - geograph.org.uk - 7919657📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Glen Cinema Disaster Memorial

Glen Cinema Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Hawkhead

Places to stay

Cycle path and footpath, Whiteinch - geograph.org.uk - 7770873📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Dunroman Caravan Park

Dunroman Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

Old railway embankment with Smith Street flats behind - geograph.org.uk - 3993682📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Jubilee Caravan Park

Jubilee Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

Sherbrooke St Gilbert Church - geograph.org.uk - 1871449📷 7

Hotels · Central Scotland

Sherbrooke Castle Hotel

Sherbrooke Castle Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

Science Centre in Glasgow - geograph.org.uk - 1944902📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Crowne Plaza Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

The Northern Rotunda - geograph.org.uk - 3457529📷 5

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.

hilton.com
Derby Terrace Lane, Glasgow - geograph.org.uk - 4963184📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Smith's Hotel

Smith's Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

Tree, River··Shadow - geograph.org.uk - 8210906📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Fiesta Lounge, 15 Gilmour Street, Paisley

Fiesta Lounge, 15 Gilmour Street, Paisley in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Robert Tannahill's Cottage - geograph.org.uk - 1031997📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Hayweighs, 7-9 King Street, Paisley

Hayweighs, 7-9 King Street, Paisley in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

thewrennreport.co.uk
Town Hall Clock, Renfrew - geograph.org.uk - 5269512📷 7

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.

Glasgow's Grand Ole Opry - geograph.org.uk - 1891823📷 7

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.

Kingston Bridge off-ramp - geograph.org.uk - 4393778📷 5

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.

No.499, Great Western Road – doorway - geograph.org.uk - 6202686📷 5

Historic 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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Grazing land at Glenreasdell - geograph.org.uk - 3717631📷 5

Villages · Central Scotland

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Whitehouse — a village in scotland highlands.

Wreck in West Loch Tarbert - geograph.org.uk - 5443573📷 5

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West Tarbert — a village in scotland highlands.

Dark forestry near Kames - geograph.org.uk - 5769427📷 5

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West Kames — a village in scotland highlands.

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.