Palaces · Central Scotland
James Watt Building, Cloberfield, Milngavie
In or near Strathblane.
James Watt Building, Cloberfield, Milngavie — category B listed building-listed palace in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie · 1.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the James Watt Building in Milngavie, the nearest railway station is Milngavie, located 1.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is G62 7LN. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
James Watt Building, Cloberfield, Milngavie is a category B listed building-listed palace in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB37855). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 04/11/1976 Date Removed: 28/05/2025 Local Authority East Dunbartonshire Planning Authority East Dunbartonshire Burgh Milngavie NGR NS 54908 75411 Coordinates 254908, 675411 Removal Reason This building has been demolished. — Walling colourwashed in red with clean quoins and window margins. 3 storey rectangular block, round headed doorways, windows with flat-arched heads, corbelled eaves, slate ridge. Once part of an 18th century bleach works associated with James Watt.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The James Watt Building is a palace located in Cloberfield, Milngavie, in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9498, -4.3251
- District
- East Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G62 7LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie — 1.2 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17903026 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is James Watt Building, Cloberfield, Milngavie?
- James Watt Building, Cloberfield, Milngavie is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G62 7LN).
- What is James Watt Building, Cloberfield, Milngavie?
- James Watt Building, Cloberfield, Milngavie — category B listed building-listed palace in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to James Watt Building, Cloberfield, Milngavie?
- The nearest railway station is Milngavie, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode G62 7LN.
- Is James Watt Building, Cloberfield, Milngavie a listed building?
- James Watt Building, Cloberfield, Milngavie is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does James Watt Building, Cloberfield, Milngavie charge admission?
- James Watt Building, Cloberfield, Milngavie typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to James Watt Building, Cloberfield, Milngavie?
- The nearest railway station is Milngavie, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G62 7LN.