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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · Central Scotland

Jamestown

In or near Cardross.

Jamestown — a village in scotland highlands.

Disused quarry, southern end - geograph.org.uk - 3909225

Lairich Rig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Alexandria · 0.7 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

Place summary

Jamestown is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into Highland life, with nearby natural landscapes ideal for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of small Scottish communities.

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

Coordinates
55.9833, -4.5667
Postcode
G83 9AR
Parliamentary constituency
West Dunbartonshire
Nearest railway station
Alexandria0.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Bonhill Old Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 6150546📷 5

Historic churches · Central Scotland

Bonhill Old Parish Church, Main Street, Bonhill

Bonhill Old Parish Church, Main Street, Bonhill — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free
Former public hall, Alexandria - geograph.org.uk - 2195890📷 3

Theatres · Central Scotland

Public Hall Cinema

Public Hall Cinema in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

B857 at Alexandria train station - geograph.org.uk - 1074120📷 3

Historic bridges · Central Scotland

Balloch Branch

Balloch Branch is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Former Alexandria Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 3250287📷 5

Historic churches · Central Scotland

Alexandria Methodist Church, Albert Street, Alexandria

Alexandria Methodist Church, Albert Street, Alexandria — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free
Memorial to William MacKinlay - geograph.org.uk - 3239720📷 5

Historic churches · Central Scotland

St Andrew's Parish Church, Main Street, Alexandria

St Andrew's Parish Church, Main Street, Alexandria — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free
B857 in Bonhill - geograph.org.uk - 5765484📷 5

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Vale of Leven Academy

Vale of Leven Academy — a school heritage in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕valeoflevenacademy.net

Where to eat & stay near Jamestown

Places to stay

St Kessog's Church Hall - geograph.org.uk - 3464250📷 5

Hostels · Central Scotland

Time out

Time out — a hostel in scotland highlands.

Freetimeout-bb.co.uk
Lower Stoneymollan Road - geograph.org.uk - 5969208📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Lomond Woods Holiday Park

Lomond Woods Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Seaplane, Loch Lomond - geograph.org.uk - 6475965📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Cameron House on Loch Lomond

Cameron House on Loch Lomond — a hotel in scotland highlands.

Gleddoch House Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 5671941📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Gleddoch House Hotel and Golf Club

Gleddoch House Hotel and Golf Club — a hotel in scotland highlands.

Bridge, Aber - geograph.org.uk - 7655585📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Lagganbeg Caravan Park

Lagganbeg Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Road at Erskine Veterans Village - geograph.org.uk - 8279046📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Mar Hall Hotel

Mar Hall Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

marhall.com

Places to eat & drink

Building being demolished, Renton - geograph.org.uk - 4732180📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Sullivan's Bar

Sullivan's Bar in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Building being demolished, Renton - geograph.org.uk - 4732180📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton

Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Post Office War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 7353070📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

The James Watt

The James Watt in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

jdwetherspoon.com
Fox ^ Hounds, South Street, Houston - geograph.org.uk - 4080556📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Fox and Hounds Inn, South Street, Houston

Fox and Hounds Inn, South Street, Houston in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Gareloch Road at Ardencaple - geograph.org.uk - 5204363📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu

Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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.

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Green field at Kinnochtry - geograph.org.uk - 5810653📷 5

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

Villages · Central Scotland

Whitehouse

Whitehouse — a village in scotland highlands.

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

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West Tarbert

West Tarbert — a village in scotland highlands.

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

Villages · Central Scotland

West Kames

West Kames — a village in scotland highlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Jamestown?
Jamestown is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G83 9AR).
What is Jamestown?
Jamestown — a village in scotland highlands.
How do I get to Jamestown?
The nearest railway station is Alexandria, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode G83 9AR.
How do I get to Jamestown?
The nearest railway station is Alexandria, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G83 9AR.