About Blantyre

Blantyre is a town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, located in the historic county of Lanarkshire. It lies within the G72 postcode area and is situated near the River Clyde, with the Ochil Hills visible to the west. The town has a long industrial heritage, particularly in textile manufacturing, and features a mix of Victorian and modern buildings. Blantyre is well connected by road and rail, with regular services to Glasgow and other nearby towns. The town centre includes a range of shops, cafes, and community facilities, and it is home to several parks and green spaces, including the large Blantyre Park. The area has a strong sense of local identity and hosts various community events throughout the year.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Blantyre Train Station 0.6 miles
Hamilton West Train Station 2 miles
Uddingston Train Station 2 miles
Newton (Lanark) Train Station 2.2 miles
Hamilton Central Train Station 2.6 miles
Kirkhill Train Station 3.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Stonefield 0.6 miles Low Blantyre 0.6 miles Auchinraith 0.9 miles Whitehill 1.2 miles Bothwell 1.4 miles Burnbank 1.4 miles Dalton 1.4 miles Greenhall 1.4 miles Udston 1.4 miles Earnock 2 miles Newton 2 miles Uddingston 2 miles

Local Government

District South Lanarkshire
Ward Blantyre
Constituency Rutherglen and Hamilton West

Notable & Famous People from Blantyre 5 people

David Livingstone
Writer
Scottish missionary and explorer (1813–1873)
James Paterson
Painter
Scottish landscape and portrait painter (1854-1932)
John Fallon
Association football player
Scottish footballer (1940-2025)
John Gowans
Composer
General of the Salvation Army (1934–2012)
Philip Murray
Trade unionist
American labor leader (1886-1952)

Streets in G72 30 shown View all streets

A724 6 Aberdour Court 1 Aberfeldy Avenue 1 Abernethy Avenue 1 Abiegail Place 1 Acacia Way 1 Albany Terrace 2 Alder Gate 1 Aldersyde Place 1 Alford Avenue 1 Allison Drive 7 Alpine Path 2 Andrew Sillars Avenue 1 Anford Lane 1 Anford Place 1 Annan Avenue 1 Annfield Gardens 1 Annick Street 3 Ansdell Avenue 4 Archerscroft Way 2 Ardoch Grove 2 Arkle Terrace 2 Armour Court 1 Arnhem Street 3 Arrol Wynd 1 Arthur Walk 1 Ash Wynd 1 Ashley Place 2 Auchentibber Road 2 Auchinraith Road 5

Postcodes in G72 50 shown View all postcodes

G72 0AA G72 0AB G72 0AD G72 0AE G72 0AF G72 0AH G72 0AP G72 0AQ G72 0AR G72 0AS G72 0AT G72 0AU G72 0AX G72 0AY G72 0AZ G72 0BA G72 0BB G72 0BD G72 0BE G72 0BF G72 0BG G72 0BH G72 0BJ G72 0BL G72 0BN G72 0BP G72 0BQ G72 0BS G72 0BT G72 0BU G72 0BX G72 0BY G72 0BZ G72 0DA G72 0DB G72 0DD G72 0DE G72 0DF G72 0DH G72 0DJ G72 0DL G72 0DN G72 0DP G72 0DQ G72 0DR G72 0DS G72 0DT G72 0DU G72 0DW G72 0DX