List of places in East Dunbartonshire Facts for Kids

East Dunbartonshire is a special area in Scotland that's home to many interesting towns, villages, and even tiny hamlets. This article will help you discover some of these places! You can also see a list of places in Scotland to learn about other areas.

You can explore a map of these places by clicking here: Map of East Dunbartonshire.

Discovering East Dunbartonshire's Towns and Villages
Historic and Natural Landmarks
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Discovering East Dunbartonshire's Towns and Villages

East Dunbartonshire is a council area located just north of Glasgow. It's known for its beautiful countryside and historic sites. Let's take a look at some of the places you can find here.

Places Starting with A

Auchenhowie
Auchinairn
Auchinreoch

Places Starting with B

Baldernock is a small village with a lovely old church.
Balgrochan (near Lennoxtown)
Balgrochan (near Torrance)
Bardowie
Barnellan
Barraston
Birdston
Bishopbriggs is one of the larger towns in the area.
Blairskaith

Places Starting with C

Cadder
Clachan of Campsie is a charming village at the foot of the Campsie Fells.
Craigton

Places Starting with D

Dougalston

Places Starting with H

Haughhead
Huntershill Village

Places Starting with K

Kilmardinny
Kirkintilloch is a historic town often called the "Canal Capital of Scotland."

Places Starting with L

Lennoxtown is a village nestled near the Campsie Fells.
Lenzie is a popular commuter town.

Places Starting with M

Milngavie is a town famous as the start of the West Highland Way walking trail.
Milton of Campsie is another village close to the Campsie Fells.

Places Starting with T

Torrance
Twechar

Places Starting with W

Waterside

Historic and Natural Landmarks

East Dunbartonshire is rich in history and natural beauty.

The Antonine Wall

The Antonine Wall is an ancient Roman wall that once stretched across Scotland. Parts of it can still be seen in East Dunbartonshire. It was built around 142 AD and was a frontier defense for the Roman Empire.

Local Churches and Buildings

Many towns and villages have historic churches and buildings. For example, thumb|right|Baldernock Parish Church is a beautiful old church near Milngavie. The former Schaw Convalescent Home in Bearsden, now apartments, also shows the area's history.

Parks and Green Spaces

The area offers many green spaces for outdoor activities. Mugdock Country Park, for instance, is home to thumb|right|Craigend Castle in Mugdock Country Park, a historic castle ruin. There are also places like Lennoxtown Dam, which provides scenic views.