Framed by the scenic Campsie Hills, with the historic Forth and Clyde Canal running through Bishopbriggs and Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire combines natural beauty with a rich industrial heritage. Its towns of Bearsden, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch, Lenzie and Milngavie form the main population centres with excellent transport links to Glasgow city centre.
The area is home to Roman Heritage, with a Roman Bath House in Bearsden, Roman Fort in Twechar, and the line of the Antonine Wall passing through the area.
Popular attractions include Mugdock Country Park, on the outskirts of Milngavie, with its castles and courtyard; and the start of the West Highland Way – a stunning long-distance walk to Fort William – in Milngavie.
City Deal Projects
Place and Growth Programme
The Place and Growth Programme is an integrated project which will improve connectivity and unlock strategic development sites in East Dunbartonshire to enable follow-on investment. It aims to improve traffic and transport infrastructure within East Dunbartonshire and the north of Glasgow.
The programme consists of two sub-projects:
The Westerhill Development Road will complete the route through East Dunbartonshire and Glasgow North, improving connectivity and unlocking strategic development sites. It plays a key role in improving linkages between the wider City Region, Westerhill, Bishopbriggs and Auchinairn.
The aim of the Bishopbriggs Town Centre project is to create a vibrant town centre enabled through regeneration including enhanced accessibility and improved public realm. It will provide a large, flexible space for community, business and small enterprise events, with the aim of attracting investment.