Sitting within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, at the centre of the village are the Falls of Dochart. The Killin Music Festival runs every June and showcases Celtic music. Killin is located less than an hour and a half from Glasgow.placeholder image
Sitting within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, at the centre of the village are the Falls of Dochart. The Killin Music Festival runs every June and showcases Celtic music. Killin is located less than an hour and a half from Glasgow. | Google Maps

The 14 most charming and beautiful villages near Glasgow to visit this summer

Callum McCormack
By Callum McCormack

News Features Writer

Published 30th Jul 2024, 15:01 GMT
Updated 3rd Jun 2025, 22:08 GMT

Glasgow has its own charms, but it is also surrounded by some beautiful towns and villages to visit this summer.

Glasgow has a number of charming villages and towns on its doorstep, providing great options for those looking to escape the city for the day.

From villages steeped in history to those with stunning views of Scotland’s lochs and overlooked by Munro peaks, Glasgow is a gateway to explore some beautiful scenery.

Take a look at our gallery of the most charming villages and towns around Glasgow and plan your next trip.

Located along the banks of the River Earn, Comrie is the gateway to a number of notable attractions - including Ben Chonzie and Ben Vorlich. For those more interested in good food and drink, the De'il's Cauldron is highly rated in the town. The Brough and Macpherson shop was redesigned by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1903 following a fire. Comrie is located an hour from Glasgow.

5. Comrie

Located along the banks of the River Earn, Comrie is the gateway to a number of notable attractions - including Ben Chonzie and Ben Vorlich. For those more interested in good food and drink, the De'il's Cauldron is highly rated in the town. The Brough and Macpherson shop was redesigned by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1903 following a fire. Comrie is located an hour from Glasgow. | Visit Scotland / Paul Tomkins

There are few villages that give a better first impression than Wemyss Bay. Their railway station has won awards for its architectural qualities. McCaskies at Seaview is a popular food stop for locals and tourists - designed to be a destination for food and wine lovers. Wemyss Bay is an hour from Glasgow.

6. Wemyss Bay station

There are few villages that give a better first impression than Wemyss Bay. Their railway station has won awards for its architectural qualities. McCaskies at Seaview is a popular food stop for locals and tourists - designed to be a destination for food and wine lovers. Wemyss Bay is an hour from Glasgow. | Chris Morgan

The scenic St Fillans is on the banks of the River Earn. The village has an interesting recent history, with a housing development having to halt work in 2005 to avoid killing fairies who allegedly lived under a rock near the site. Lochview Restaurant is highly rated in the area - which is known as Scotland's bread basket. St Fillans is located an hour and 15 minutes from Glasgow.

7. St Fillans

The scenic St Fillans is on the banks of the River Earn. The village has an interesting recent history, with a housing development having to halt work in 2005 to avoid killing fairies who allegedly lived under a rock near the site. Lochview Restaurant is highly rated in the area - which is known as Scotland's bread basket. St Fillans is located an hour and 15 minutes from Glasgow. | Google Maps

Since the 18th Century, Bridge of Weir has been involved in the production of leather, with the House of Commons and House of Lords being upholstered in Bridge of Weir leather. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside and is perfect for a cycling day trip thanks to its proximity to National Cycle Route 75. For golfers, both Ranfurly Castle and Old Course Ranfurly golf clubs are located nearby. Bridge of Weir is less than half an hour from Glasgow.

8. Bridge of Weir

Since the 18th Century, Bridge of Weir has been involved in the production of leather, with the House of Commons and House of Lords being upholstered in Bridge of Weir leather. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside and is perfect for a cycling day trip thanks to its proximity to National Cycle Route 75. For golfers, both Ranfurly Castle and Old Course Ranfurly golf clubs are located nearby. Bridge of Weir is less than half an hour from Glasgow. | Google Maps

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