North Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Airdrie

Airdrie is a town in North Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 37,130 people. Within 50 km by road there are 238 places to visit — 87 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 24 parks. The must-see places are Summerlee Museum (4 km), Drumpellier Country Park (6 km) and Carfin Grotto Park (9 km).

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Airdrie, Scotland
Airdrie, North Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Airdrie at a glance

Location
North Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 37,130
Coordinates
55.8660° N, 3.9802° W
Places within 50 km
238 (238 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Airdrie

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Forts & heritage near Airdrie

116 forts & heritage within 100 km of Airdrie. The closest is Site of Roman Fort (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Airdrie

78 churches within 100 km of Airdrie. The closest is Baillieston St Andrew's Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Airdrie

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Airdrie. The closest is Cathkin Braes Country Park (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Cathkin Braes Country Park · viewpoint · Glasgow City · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Meikle Bin · viewpoint · Stirling · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Blackhill · viewpoint · South Lanarkshire · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Cockleroy · viewpoint · West Lothian · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Corse Hill · viewpoint · East Renfrewshire · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Gillies Hill · viewpoint · Stirling · ~32 km · Must-see

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Parks near Airdrie

27 parks within 100 km of Airdrie. The closest is Drumpellier Country Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Airdrie

17 museums within 100 km of Airdrie. The closest is Summerlee Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Airdrie

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Airdrie. The closest is Kilmardinny Loch (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Airdrie

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Airdrie
  2. 4 km Summerlee Museum · museum, North Lanarkshire
  3. 2 km Drumpellier Country Park · park, North Lanarkshire
  4. 4 km Baillieston St Andrew's Church · church, Glasgow City
  5. 10 km Strathclyde Country Park · park, North Lanarkshire
  6. 5 km Carfin Grotto Park · park, North Lanarkshire
  7. 9 km Back to Airdrie

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    Within 15 km of Airdrie

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Airdrie by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage87116Site of Roman Fort (10 km)
    Churches7078Baillieston St Andrew's Church (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2636Cathkin Braes Country Park (21 km)
    Parks2427Drumpellier Country Park (6 km)
    Museums1717Summerlee Museum (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs511Kilmardinny Loch (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Baron's Haugh RSPB Reserve (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Inchcailloch (54 km)
    Treks23Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Glasgow Central Mosque (21 km)
    Waterfalls11Falls of Clyde (34 km)

    Airdrie: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Airdrie?

    Summerlee Museum (museum, about 4 km), Drumpellier Country Park (park, about 6 km), Carfin Grotto Park (park, about 9 km), Strathclyde Country Park (park, about 10 km), Baillieston St Andrew's Church (church, about 10 km), M&D's Theme Park (park, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Airdrie?

    238 places on Spotwander: 87 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 parks, 17 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Airdrie?

    Site of Roman Fort, about 10 km by road; Bedlay Castle (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Airdrie?

    Baillieston St Andrew's Church, about 10 km by road; Motherwell Cathedral (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Airdrie?

    Cathkin Braes Country Park, about 21 km by road; Meikle Bin (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Airdrie?

    Start in Airdrie, visit Summerlee Museum, then Drumpellier Country Park, then Baillieston St Andrew's Church, then Strathclyde Country Park, then Carfin Grotto Park, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Airdrie?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Airdrie

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Airdrie’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Airdrie on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.