Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Langbank
Also known as: A' Bhruach Fhada
Langbank — village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Langbank · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Langbank is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 890 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9241°, -4.5863°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Langbank is a village on the south bank of the River Clyde in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is 9.3 miles/15 km northwest from Paisley (Renfrewshire) and 3.4 miles/5.5 km east from Port Glasgow (Inverclyde) on the A8.
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Background
History
Langbank evolved as a dormitory settlement for Glasgow after the opening of the Glasgow and Greenock Railway in 1841, a function it still performs. Prior to that it was a scattered collection of farms with access to the river. An 1800 map makes reference to Longbank. It remains on the busy A8 trunk road, a few hundred yards from the start of the M8 motorway. Langbank railway station is on the Inverclyde Line. There are two crannogs on the shoreline of the village; Langbank East crannog is at Westferry, by the start of the M8 motorway, Langbank West crannog is immediately beside the A8 dual carriageway opposite Langbank Parish Church. Both crannogs are only visible at lower states of the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9241, -4.5863
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA14 6YA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire North
- Population
- 890
- Nearest railway station
- Langbank — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1010044 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Langbank (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Main Road, Langbank - geograph.org.uk - 607456.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Langbank West, Crannog
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Langbank West, Crannog
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Gleddoch House Hotel and Golf Club
Hotels · 0.7 km
Garrison Lighthouse (historical)
Lighthouses · 1.4 km
Barscube Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Finlaystone Country Estate
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
War Memorial, Levengrove Park, Dumbarton
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Keil School
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
Spanish an Bower batteries
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Dumbarton Rock
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Dumbarton Castle
Castles · 2.0 km
Spur Battery
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Langbank, located in the Scottish Highlands, has a population of 890. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 890
- Constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire North
Things to see in Langbank
43 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Langbank →
📷 3📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Dumbarton Castle
Dumbarton Castle — castle in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Dumbarton Collegiate Church
Dumbarton Collegiate Church — church in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Chapels · Central Scotland
Dumbarton, Cardross Road, Convent Of Notre Dame, Chapel
Dumbarton, Cardross Road, Convent Of Notre Dame, Chapel — chapel in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Levenford House
Levenford House — mansion house, now library building, in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Riverside Parish Church
Riverside Parish Church — church in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Augustine’s Episcopal Church
St Augustine’s Episcopal Church — church in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Viewpoints · Central Scotland
the Beak'
the Beak' is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Prince of Wales Battery
Prince of Wales Battery — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Portcullies Arch
Portcullies Arch — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
King George's Battery
King George's Battery — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
White Tower Crag
White Tower Crag — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Duke of York's Battery
Duke of York's Battery — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Spanish an Bower batteries
Spanish an Bower batteries — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Crane bastion
Crane bastion — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Spur Battery
Spur Battery — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Duke of Argyll's Battery
Duke of Argyll's Battery — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Finlaystone Country Estate
Finlaystone Country Estate — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Scottish Maritime Museum
Scottish Maritime Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Langbank West, Crannog
Langbank West, Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Westferry, Crannog
Westferry, Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Peter Denny Statue
Peter Denny Statue — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
9th Battalion (The Dunbartonshire) Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders WW1 Memorial
9th Battalion (The Dunbartonshire) Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders WW1 Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
College Bow, arch
College Bow, arch — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Langbank West, Crannog
Langbank West, Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Langbank West, Crannog
Langbank West, Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Gleddoch House Hotel and Golf Club
Gleddoch House Hotel and Golf Club — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Garrison Lighthouse (historical)
Garrison Lighthouse (historical) — a lighthouse in scotland highlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Barscube Hill
Barscube Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Finlaystone Country Estate
Finlaystone Country Estate — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Langbank
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Gleddoch House Hotel and Golf Club
Gleddoch House Hotel and Golf Club — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Erskine Bridge Hotel
Erskine Bridge Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Lomond Woods Holiday Park
Lomond Woods Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Fox and Hounds Inn, South Street, Houston
Fox and Hounds Inn, South Street, Houston in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
10 The Cross, Kilbarchan
10 The Cross, Kilbarchan in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The James Watt
The James Watt 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Langbank?
- Langbank is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA14 6YA).
- What is Langbank?
- Langbank — village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Langbank?
- The nearest railway station is Langbank, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA14 6YA.
- Is Langbank free to visit?
- Yes, Langbank is free to enter.
- How do I get to Langbank?
- The nearest railway station is Langbank, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA14 6YA.