Local area
Milngavie is a highly desirable residential area situated at the north-western edge of Greater Glasgow in the valley of the River Allander. The town is known for its enviable location – only six miles from Glasgow City Centre – while also boasting easy access to the rugged rural landscape, including the Campsie Fells to the north, and Kilpatrick Hills to the west.
Milngavie is well-known as the starting point of the West Highland Way, Scotland’s first long-distance walking route which stretches north for 96 miles across rugged moorland and picturesque glens to Fort William. There are also a number of popular golf courses close to Milngavie, including Milngavie Golf Club to the north, Douglaston Golf Club to the east, Glasgow Golf Club to the south, and Windyhill Golf Club to the west.
There are many beautiful outdoor spaces in and around Milngavie, including Lennox Park, Milngavie reservoirs, and Tannoch Loch, which are home to an abundance of native plants and wildlife. Mugdock Country Park is approximately 2 miles away, a popular visitor attraction with picturesque walks featuring lochs, woodland and moorland, as well as a historic castle.
The pedestrianised town centre of Milngavie is only 0.5 miles away from the development, where you will find local amenities such as a Post Office, banks and pharmacies, as well as shops, restaurants and cafes. Within the town centre you can also find the Fraser Centre, the heart of the local community which houses a cinema, a range of classes, and entertainment events from live bands to theatre and comedy. Regular bus and train services connect Milngavie to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Motherwell, Kirkintilloch, and a number of other destinations.