Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Twechar
Twechar — village in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Croy · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Twechar, the nearest railway station is Croy, located 3.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Twechar is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,220 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9539°, -4.0868°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Twechar is a small former mining village historically in Dunbartonshire and administered by the council area of East Dunbartonshire, Scotland close to the boundary with North Lanarkshire. It lies between the larger towns of Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch. The Forth and Clyde Canal runs close to the village to the north, and closely follows the line of the Antonine Wall. There are visible remains of the wall on Bar Hill and the Roman Fort is a local tourist attraction.
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Background
History
from Shirva, Twechar.]] The etymology of the name is probably ‘causeway or pavement’. Several old documents show Twechar with various spellings including maps by Charles Ross, and William Roy. There is a long history of mining activity in the Twechar locality but it was not until the coming of William Baird & Co. to the area, about 1860, that a close-knit mining community was created. Before that time Shirva was described as having the best farm land in the parish. Several tombstones from a possible Roman Cemetery were found at Shirva House. A legionary slab was also discovered. In 2020 a replica of the Eastermains stone was installed in Twechar. It was found on near the discovery site of…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9539, -4.0868
- District
- East Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G65 9DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
- Population
- 1,220
- Nearest railway station
- Croy — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011570 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Twechar (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Twechar Parish Church (geograph 3036627).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
University of the West of Scotland
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Bar Hill Fort Bathhouse
Hill forts · 1.0 km
Bar Hill Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Bar Hill Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Bar Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Castle Hill
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Castle Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Bar Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Antonine Wall
UNESCO World Heritage · 1.9 km
Auchendavy Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
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Quaker's Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.2 km
Dumbreck Mining Disaster Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
Twechar is a village located in central Scotland with a population of 1,220. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,220
- Constituency
- Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
Things to see in Twechar
51 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Twechar →
Flagship📷 4UNESCO World Heritage · Central Scotland
Antonine Wall
Antonine Wall — defensive fortification in Roman Britain.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
48–50 Market Street, Kilsyth
48–50 Market Street, Kilsyth — architectural structure in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Stadiums · Central Scotland
Broadwood Stadium
Broadwood Stadium — football stadium in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Colzium
Colzium — architectural structure in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mills · Central Scotland
Garrel Mill
Garrel Mill — architectural structure in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Garrel Mill House, Kilsyth
Garrel Mill House, Kilsyth — architectural structure in Kilsyth, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kilsyth Parish Church
Kilsyth Parish Church — church building in Kilsyth, North Lanarkshire, UK.
📷 3📷 3Hill forts · Central Scotland
Bar Hill Fort Bathhouse
Bar Hill Fort Bathhouse — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Hill forts · Central Scotland
Croy Hill Fort
Croy Hill Fort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Hill forts · Central Scotland
Croy Hill Fortlet
Croy Hill Fortlet — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Bar Hill Roman Fort
Bar Hill Roman Fort — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Craigmarloch Stables
Craigmarloch Stables — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Kilsyth Museum
Kilsyth Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Colzium Museum
Colzium Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Colzium Castle
Colzium Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Marmion Mural
Marmion Mural — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Silvanus
Silvanus — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Kilsyth Fountain
Kilsyth Fountain — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Kilsyth War Memorial
Kilsyth War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Croy Miners Memorial
Croy Miners Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Weavers, Miners and Lost Servicemen Memorial
Weavers, Miners and Lost Servicemen Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Barwood Mining Disaster Memorial
Barwood Mining Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose Memorial
James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 4Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
University of the West of Scotland
University of the West of Scotland — a university in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Hill forts · Central Scotland
Bar Hill Fort Bathhouse
Bar Hill Fort Bathhouse — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Bar Hill Roman Fort
Bar Hill Roman Fort — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Bar Hill Roman Fort
Bar Hill Roman Fort — archaeological in scotland central.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Bar Hill
Bar Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 150 m.
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Castle Hill
Castle Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Twechar
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree by Hilton.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Craigendmuir Holiday Park
Craigendmuir Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Craigmaddie Glamping
Craigmaddie Glamping — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
MaryVille Caravan Site
MaryVille Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Strathblane Country House
Strathblane Country House — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Masonic Arms, 62 Main Street, Cumbernauld Village
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Dennyloanhead
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Portland Arms Public House, 1169 Shettleston Road, Glasgow
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
374-378 Gallowgate
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 9, 11, 13 Watson Street, Glasgow
Public House, 9, 11, 13 Watson Street, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Bank of Scotland, 2 St Vincent Place, Glasgow
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Twechar?
- Twechar is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G65 9DR).
- What is Twechar?
- Twechar — village in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Twechar?
- The nearest railway station is Croy, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode G65 9DR.
- Is Twechar free to visit?
- Yes, Twechar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Twechar?
- The nearest railway station is Croy, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G65 9DR.