Bearsden

Bearsden (pronounced "Bears' den") is a town in the northwestern outskirts of the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is approximately five miles (eight kilometres) from central Glasgow and is located at {{coor dm|55|55|N|04|21|W|}} on the site of the Roman Antonine Wall. Though once an independent Burgh, Bearsden is now one of the main towns under the jurisdiction of East Dunbartonshire Council, along with Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch, Lennoxtown and Milngavie.

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Bearsden - Town - Glasgow - Scotland - Miles - Kilometres - Roman - Antonine Wall - Burgh - East Dunbartonshire - Council - Bishopbriggs - Kirkintilloch - Lennoxtown - Milngavie

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Bearsden was formerly known as New Kilpatrick; indeed, the town's official Gaelic name is still Cille Phàdraig Ùr.

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The town is primarily accessible by the A739, A809 and A81 roads, as well as by rail to Bearsden, Westerton or Hillfoot stations. Key landmarks include Bearsden Cross, Brookwood Library, the Burgh Hall and Bearsden Ski Club.

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