Way back in 142 to 144AD, the Romans under Emperor Antoninus Pius were the first to inhabit Bearsden, constructing the Antonine Wall to assist in his subjugation of the Scots. The Romans failed, and now only wall and a bespoke Roman bath-house remain. But in the here and now, the residents of Bearsden are the ones prospering, in an affluent suburb boasting its fair share of millionaires who share Pius’ high opinion of the area. A six-mile commute to Glasgow’s city centre, Bearsden is an ideal place for the upwardly mobile, and is a popular place for Glasgow residents to bring up a family. Bearsden is one of five towns administered by East Dumbartonshire Council, and in 2005, its G61 postcode was voted the 7th richest in Britain. Some of Bears-den’s most opulent residences are among the most expensive in the West of Scotland – the town is one ex-tended sprawl of mansions, bungalows and villas, that orbit Bearsden Cross, where Roman Road and Dry-men Road meet. Bearsden was known as New Kilpatrick until the 19th Century when the town took its latter-day name from the new railway station. With the Allander Sports Centre, LA Fitness, and the Bearsden Ski Club, the town has plenty to keep its resi-dents in good shape – the Bearsden and Milngavie Herald keeps them abreast of local news. Among the town’s highlights is Hillfoot cafe, opposite Hillfoot train station. An absolute cornucopia of confectionary and ice cream, the cafe is loved by kids of all ages, and probably makes millionaires of the local dentists.
Budget
Premier Inn Glasgow Bearsden *book online*
Care Home
Dentist
I Spalding Dentist
Rosedale Dental Practice
Doctor
Estate Agent
Golf Club
Bearsden
Douglas Park Golf Club
Glasgow Gailes
Windyhill
Performing Arts
Hemingway School Of Highland Dancing
The Drama Workshop
Pub and Bar
Abbotsford Inn
Bears Den Station Bar
Restaurant
School
Castlehill Primary School
Colquhoun Park Primary School
Hemingway School Of Highland Dancing
Mosshead Primary School
Westerton Primary School
Solicitor
Paterson Holms & Co
Thomas McFarlane
Taxi
Bearsden & Milngavie Taxis Ltd
Bearsden Taxis
Central
First Travel
Sports Clubs
Allander Leisure Centre (Tennis)
Activities
Glasgow MTB Club(Cycling)
Bearsden Ski Club(Snow Sports)
Places to Stay near Bearsden
Premier Inn Glasgow Bearsden (1.00 miles)
Premier Inn Glasgow Milngavie (1.13 miles)
Greenacres (2.05 miles)
Situated in rolling countryside, in a stunning, unspoilt and little known location close to the Antonine Wall buffer zone, a World Heritage Site, and less than 10 miles north of ... More
Best Western Glasgow Pond Hotel (2.56 miles)
In Glasgow’s West End, this modern hotel offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. The city centre is just a 5-minute drive away. Each stylish room at the Glasgow Pond Hotel has satellite ... More
White House Apartments (2.61 miles)
Nestled in a classical Georgian Crescent with gardens to the front and Mews Cottages to the rear, this is your country house in the heart of the city. Within walking ... More
One Devonshire Gardens (2.77 miles)
Set in a tree-lined Victorian terrace in the fashionable West End of Glasgow, One Devonshire Gardens is a luxury boutique hotel, a Hotel du Vin with a little bit more. Proud to be regarded as one ... More | visit website
Belhaven Hotel (3.05 miles)
Set in the cosmopolitan west end of Glasgow, a few minutes walk from Byres Road where there are some of the best restaurants, bars, coffee shops and boutique shops. All the rooms ... More
Ferry Inn (3.05 miles)
The Ferry Inn is located on the south bank of the River Clyde beside the famous Renfrew Ferry. Open 7 days a week, offering a warm and friendly welcome to ... More
Kirklee Hotel (3.07 miles)
Travelodge Glasgow Braehead (3.15 miles)
Travelodge Glasgow Braehead is located 4 miles from Glasgow Airport, 24 miles from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, and is less than a mile to Xscape - Braehead. Also nearby you will find: Glasgow Ski & Snowboard ... More | visit website
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