Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Torrance
Also known as: Tòrranan, Na Torranan
Torrance — village in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lenzie · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Torrance, the nearest railway station is Lenzie, located 4.1 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Torrance is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,290 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9406°, -4.2108°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Torrance is a village in East Dunbartonshire, formerly Stirlingshire, Scotland, located eight miles (thirteen kilometres) north of Glasgow city centre. Torrance used to mainly consist of farmland. The village was once known as a resting place for workers on their way to the Campsie Fells four miles (six kilometres) north. The Forth and Clyde Canal has a wharf nearby at Hungryside, and the A807 runs along its southern edge. The village has an active community charity whose aims are to improve the village facilities.
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Background
History
Originally located in the county of Stirlingshire the name Torrance may come from the Gaelic for the place of the "little hillocks". There are Roman sites close to Torrance with a fort at Cadder and a fortlet at Glasgow Bridge. The village of Torrance is located in "The Eleven Ploughs of Balgrochan". The "Eleven Ploughlands" are part of the estate of the Grahams of Mugdock, which had been feued in 1630 to local occupiers by the Marquess of Montrose. The feuars, originally holding their land unenclosed, each received an enclosed piece of land in 1735, as was common at the time. The village of Torrance developed some time later. Although weavers were among the earliest residents of the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9406, -4.2108
- District
- East Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G64 4BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dunbartonshire
- Population
- 2,290
- Nearest railway station
- Lenzie — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1907087 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Torrance, East Dunbartonshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Torrance Community Centre - geograph.org.uk - 116535.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
David Ferrie Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Torrance War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Carlston
Vineyards · 1.0 km
Bargeny Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Cadder Parish Church, Cadder Road, Cadder
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Cadder Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.9 km
Cawder House
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Cawder Golf Club
Golf courses · 2.0 km
Cadder Mining Disaster 1913 Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Adamslie Park
Stadiums · 2.5 km
RC Heli airfield
Viewpoints · 3.0 km
General RC model airfield
Viewpoints · 3.0 km
Torrance is a village located in central Scotland with a population of 2,290. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,290
- Constituency
- Mid Dunbartonshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Torrance
36 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Torrance →
📷 3Stadiums · Central Scotland
Adamslie Park
Adamslie Park — stadium in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Watermills · Central Scotland
Baldernock Mill
Baldernock Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Bardowie Loch
Bardowie Loch — lake in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK, outflows north via a watercourse to Craigmaddie Burn.
📷 5Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Cadder Cemetery
Cadder Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Golf courses · Central Scotland
Cawder Golf Club
Cawder Golf Club is a golf course in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Cawder House
Cawder House — house in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Lennox Castle
Lennox Castle — castle and former hospital in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Stadiums · Central Scotland
Lennoxtown training centre
Lennoxtown training centre — stadium in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Cemeteries · Central Scotland
New Kilpatrick Cemetery
New Kilpatrick Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
The Fort Theatre
The Fort Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Woodhead House
Woodhead House — architectural structure in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Dragon Bench
The Dragon Bench — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Big Bad Wolf
The Big Bad Wolf — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Three Little Pigs
The Three Little Pigs — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Fairy Tree Houses
The Fairy Tree Houses — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Three Bears
The Three Bears — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Pikie Mushroom Circle
Pikie Mushroom Circle — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Torrance War Memorial
Torrance War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Cadder Mining Disaster 1913 Memorial
Cadder Mining Disaster 1913 Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Cadder Mining Disaster Memorial
Cadder Mining Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
David Ferrie Memorial
David Ferrie Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Staff Sergeant J Prescott Memorial
Staff Sergeant J Prescott Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Bishopbriggs War Memorial Hall
Bishopbriggs War Memorial Hall — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
David Ferrie Memorial
David Ferrie Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Torrance War Memorial
Torrance War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Carlston
Carlston — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Bargeny Hill
Bargeny Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 75 m.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Cadder Parish Church, Cadder Road, Cadder
Cadder Parish Church, Cadder Road, Cadder — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Cadder Cemetery
Cadder Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Torrance
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Craigmaddie Glamping
Craigmaddie Glamping — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Strathblane Country House
Strathblane Country House — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Craigendmuir Holiday Park
Craigendmuir Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 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.
📷 5Cafés · Central Scotland
Willow Tearooms
The Willow Tearooms are tearooms at 217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, Scotland, designed by internationally renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, which opened for business in October 1903. They
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Public House, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Bank of Scotland, 2 St Vincent Place, Glasgow
Bank of Scotland, 2 St Vincent Place, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
27a, 29 St Vincent Place, Public House
27a, 29 St Vincent Place, Public House in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Horse Shoe Bar, 17-21 Drury Street, Glasgow
Horse Shoe Bar, 17-21 Drury Street, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torrance?
- Torrance is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G64 4BQ).
- What is Torrance?
- Torrance — village in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Torrance?
- The nearest railway station is Lenzie, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode G64 4BQ.
- Is Torrance free to visit?
- Yes, Torrance is free to enter.
- How do I get to Torrance?
- The nearest railway station is Lenzie, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G64 4BQ.