The Renfrewshire town of Langbank owes both its name and its existence to the River Clyde, on whose banks it sits proudly. Langbank in Auld Scots’ parlance means ‘long bank’, and the town hugs the waterside in the Inverclyde region. It is an area that witnesses the Clyde widening into an estuarine environment, once home to heavy industry and some remarkable wildlife. Naturally, the latter suffered from Glasgow’s industrial age but the regeneration of river systems can be startlingly swift, and now as the West of Scotland’s economy recovers and renews itself, so too the its river. Salmon have now returned to its system, a sure sign of environmental resurrection. Langbank’s relationship with the Clyde stretches way back to 1841; when the railway to Gourock passed through the area, the town became a commuter suburb for Glasgow – the city was, after all, now less than an hour away, and the serene atmosphere of a river suburb drew many to Langbank. With the A8 running straight through it, the town is easily accessible, and is on the same route from Glasgow as Port Glasgow, Greenock, and ultimately Gourock. Exploring the River Clyde is crucial to understanding Glasgow and its surrounding areas; in its industrial heyday, the Clyde put Glasgow (and indeed the West Of Scotland) on the map, and by the shores of Langbank the now abandoned timber banks, once used in the shipbuilding industry, tell a tale of an area that has taken a new career path, embracing a new future of redevelopment and renewal.
Attraction
Doctor
Golf Club
Gleddoch Golf and Country Club
School
Places to Stay near Langbank
Gleddoch House Hotel (0.50 miles)
Best Western Gleddoch House Hotel takes you away from the bustle of the city, set within 360 acres with Breathtaking Panoramic Views of the Clyde Estuary, yet is uniquely situated ... More
Abbotsford Hotel (2.21 miles)
The Abbotsford Hotel is situated north west of Glasgow & we are literally minutes from Loch Lomond & Scotland's first National Park. Our Hotel is suitable for both business & pleasure. An ideal touring base, ... More | visit website
Travelodge Dumbarton (2.29 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
The Milton Inn (2.65 miles)
Cairnbaan Hotel (2.71 miles)
Mar Hall (4.37 miles)
This premier luxury hotel, found in a picturesque countryside setting near Glasgow, offers individually designed suites with breathtaking views of the Kilpatrick Hills.
A range of dining options are offered, from The ... More
Sunnyside B & B (4.44 miles)
The Rowantree Tavern (5.06 miles)
Tullie Inn (5.24 miles)
The Tullie Inn is a 12 bedroom inn in the heartland of Scotland facing one of Scotland's most famous lochs - Loch Lomond. The Tullie Inn offers excellent hospitality, together ... More
Premier Inn Greenock (5.30 miles)
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