Cardonald, North

Settlement in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Cardonald, North

Houses on Penilee Road, Paisley
Houses on Penilee Road, Paisley Credit: JThomas

Cardonald is a residential area located in the North of Renfrewshire, Scotland. Situated approximately six miles west of Glasgow city center, it is a predominantly working-class suburb that offers a mix of residential properties and local amenities.

The area is well connected, with excellent transport links. The M8 motorway runs close by, providing easy access to Glasgow and other nearby towns. Additionally, Cardonald railway station offers regular services to the city center and surrounding areas.

Cardonald is home to a number of schools, making it an attractive location for families. These include Cardonald Primary School and Hillington Primary School, providing education for children of all ages. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and recreation.

The local amenities in Cardonald include a range of shops, supermarkets, and eateries, ensuring residents have easy access to everyday necessities. The nearby Braehead Shopping Centre provides a wider selection of retail options, along with entertainment facilities such as a cinema and ice rink.

Cardonald has a strong sense of community, with various local groups and organizations offering activities and support for residents. The area also benefits from the presence of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, one of Scotland's largest hospitals, providing healthcare services to the local community.

Overall, Cardonald offers a convenient and affordable place to live, with its excellent transport links, range of amenities, and strong community spirit making it an attractive location within the North of Renfrewshire.

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Cardonald, North Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.857654/-4.3604298 or Grid Reference NS5265. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Houses on Penilee Road, Paisley
Houses on Penilee Road, Paisley
Penilee Road, Paisley
Penilee Road, Paisley
Bus stop and shelter on Glasgow Road (A761)
Bus stop and shelter on Glasgow Road (A761)
Bungalows on Glasgow Road (A761)
Bungalows on Glasgow Road (A761)
Bus top and shelter on Glasgow Road (A761)
Bus top and shelter on Glasgow Road (A761)
Shop on Glasgow Road (A761)
Shop on Glasgow Road (A761)
Glasgow Road (A761) Towards Glasgow.
Glasgow Road (A761)
Towards Glasgow.
Blocks of flats, Kelhead Path
Blocks of flats, Kelhead Path
Block of flats, Tinwold Path
Block of flats, Tinwold Path
Phone mast on Sandwood Road (A736)
Phone mast on Sandwood Road (A736)
Leonardo's Restaurant Italian restaurant on Paisley Road West.
Leonardo's Restaurant
Italian restaurant on Paisley Road West.
Bus stop and shelter on Paisley Road West (A761)
Bus stop and shelter on Paisley Road West (A761)
Postbox on Penilee Road, Paisley Postbox No. PA1 163.

See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7032078">NS5164 : Shop on Penilee Road, Paisley</a> for context.
Postbox on Penilee Road, Paisley
Postbox No. PA1 163. See NS5164 : Shop on Penilee Road, Paisley for context.
Shop on Penilee Road, Paisley Showing position of Postbox No. PA1 163.

See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7032077">NS5164 : Postbox on Penilee Road, Paisley</a> for postbox.
Shop on Penilee Road, Paisley
Showing position of Postbox No. PA1 163. See NS5164 : Postbox on Penilee Road, Paisley for postbox.
George V postbox on Glasgow Road (A761) Postbox No. PA1 174.
George V postbox on Glasgow Road (A761)
Postbox No. PA1 174.
The Luma Tower An Art Deco style former lightbulb factory which was converted to residential use in 1995/6. Category B Listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB33308" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB33308">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
The Luma Tower
An Art Deco style former lightbulb factory which was converted to residential use in 1995/6. Category B Listed LinkExternal link .
Cardonald railway station A night view, looking west towards Hillington East from the west bound platform.
Cardonald railway station
A night view, looking west towards Hillington East from the west bound platform.
Cardonald railway station The customer information board on the west bound platform provides information about public transport links from the station (by road).
Cardonald railway station
The customer information board on the west bound platform provides information about public transport links from the station (by road).
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Cardonald, North is located at Grid Ref: NS5265 (Lat: 55.857654, Lng: -4.3604298)

Unitary Authority: City of Glasgow

Police Authority: Greater Glasgow

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.857654,-4.3604298
Post Box
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Crossing
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Cardonald North Junction
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Crossing
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Bus Stop
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Tradeforms
Addr Housenumber: 401
Addr Street: Kelvin Avenue
Craft: printer
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Flag Name: Red Cross
Flag Type: organisation
Flag Wikidata: Q63991554
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Subject: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
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