Stepps is a small historic town in North Lanarkshire in Scotland, a north-eastern suburb of Glasgow situated to the north of Garthamlock. The settlement was originally part of the Garnkirk Estate which developed with the arrival of the railway c1831; in 1924 the town officially changed its name to Stepps, adopting the same name as the station. The town currently consists of Stepps Village, Cardowan, Stepps Hill and Millerston. Stepps was once a mining town with the Cardowan Colliery and is associated with brass founding and whiskey blending. The town is a popular tourist destination and an ideal base for visiting the sites and culture of the city of Glasgow and surrounding areas with excellent transport links both by road and rail to all the tourist attractions. There are holiday accommodation, shops and amenities and a takeaway café. Attractions include the Motherwell Heritage Centre which tells the story of the history of North Lanarkshire. There are a number of parks in the area, the largest being the Strathclyde Country Park with water activities and scenic walks. The M and D Scotland Theme Park is a fairground with rollercoaster’s and rides for all the family. Nearby are the Dalzell Park, the Baron Haugh Nature Reserve and the North Calder Heritage Trail.
Places to Stay near Stepps
Avenue End Bed & Breakfast (0.13 miles)
Ours is a modern self built family home situated in a quiet tree lined lane just off of the A80 Cumbernauld Road in Stepps, Glasgow.
We offer bed and breakfast accommodation using 3 bedrooms and ... More
Premier Inn Glasgow North East (Stepps) (0.53 miles)
Halo Crowwood Hotel (1.26 miles)
The Halo Crowwood Hotel is a modern city hotel, situated on the outskirts of Glasgow offering a relaxed out of town atmosphere whilst being only 10 miles from Glasgow city ... More
Smiths Hotel (3.50 miles)
Smiths Hotel is a friendly, family-run hotel in the heart of Kirkintilloch. The hotel offers something for everyone, from contemporary to traditional styles. Choose from one of our 21 en-suite bedrooms which ... More
Onslow Guest House (3.52 miles)
Craigpark Guest House (3.64 miles)
Seton Guest House (3.69 miles)
Seton Guest House is situated in a Victorian Terrace in a quiet residential area. All rooms are large and airy, it retains many of the original features including cornicing and stain glass windows, it is ... More | visit websitePremier Inn Glasgow East (4.00 miles)
Cathedral House Hotel (4.00 miles)
In the old part of Glasgow, next door to the cathedral, this 19th century, Scottish Baronial-style building has been beautifully converted into a unique 8-bedroom hotel. Perfectly complimenting the hotel’s origins, all rooms reflect the shape ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Glasgow Cambuslang/M74, J1 (4.22 miles)
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