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.

West Kilbride has beautiful views over the Firth of Clyde and is home to a number of medieval buildings - including Law Castle. West Kilbride is also known as cotland’s first craft town, owing to the variety of studios and galleries which showcase local artists' work. West Kilbride is located an hour from Glasgow.

9. West Kilbride

West Kilbride has beautiful views over the Firth of Clyde and is home to a number of medieval buildings - including Law Castle. West Kilbride is also known as cotland’s first craft town, owing to the variety of studios and galleries which showcase local artists' work. West Kilbride is located an hour from Glasgow. | Google Maps

Luss is a conservation village located on the west bank of Loch Lomond. Nearly 40 buildings, many of which are B and C-listed buildings, are included in the Outstanding Conservation Area. The village was also the setting for Scottish soap Take the High Road between 1980 and 2003. Luss is less than an hour from Glasgow.

10. Luss

Luss is a conservation village located on the west bank of Loch Lomond. Nearly 40 buildings, many of which are B and C-listed buildings, are included in the Outstanding Conservation Area. The village was also the setting for Scottish soap Take the High Road between 1980 and 2003. Luss is less than an hour from Glasgow. | Theodora Van Duin Photo: Theodora Van Duin

One of the gateways to Argyll Forest, Arrochar is a haven for mountaneers looking to take on the Arrochar Alps or the near by Ben Lomond. For those looking for a gentler climb, the area is also home to a number of forest walks. Arrochar is located an hour from Glasgow.

11. Arrochar

One of the gateways to Argyll Forest, Arrochar is a haven for mountaneers looking to take on the Arrochar Alps or the near by Ben Lomond. For those looking for a gentler climb, the area is also home to a number of forest walks. Arrochar is located an hour from Glasgow. | Norman - stock.adobe.com

Lying on the north bank of the River Clyde, Bothwell's Earls Gate street was named as the West of Scotland's most expensive street in 2021. The gothic Bothwell Castle is a listed building in the area and dates back to the 13th century. Bothwell is located 20 minutes from Glasgow.

12. Bothwell

Lying on the north bank of the River Clyde, Bothwell's Earls Gate street was named as the West of Scotland's most expensive street in 2021. The gothic Bothwell Castle is a listed building in the area and dates back to the 13th century. Bothwell is located 20 minutes from Glasgow. | Visit Lanarkshire

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