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Find your sanctuary on Glasgow’s rural fringe

Once a hub of Scotland’s industrial past, Gartcosh is now a peaceful village offering the perfect blend of country calm and city access. 

With lochside walks, local charm and a direct train to Glasgow in just 20 minutes, this hidden gem offers a lifestyle that’s as connected as it is tranquil.

Living in Gartcosh

Village life with everyday ease

Gartcosh has all the essentials within walking distance – from a convenience store and chemist to a hair salon, grocers and takeaway. There’s even a charming tea house and garden centre by Johnston Loch, serving cream teas with a view. For bigger shopping days, nearby Coatbridge and Glasgow Fort offer high street favourites, cinemas, restaurants and leisure facilities just a short drive away.

Green space and outdoor escapes

Step outside your front door and into nature. Gartcosh sits within the Seven Lochs Wetland Park, offering lochside paths, woodlands and Scotland’s largest colony of great crested newts. Mount Ellen Golf Course is just a mile away, while Drumpellier Country Park is a short drive south – with moorland, play areas and scenic trails around two picturesque lochs.

Travel made simple

Whether you're commuting or exploring, Gartcosh is brilliantly placed. The M8, M80 and M73 create a transport triangle around the village, with Glasgow just 10 miles away and Edinburgh under an hour’s drive. Gartcosh railway station offers a direct route to Glasgow Queen Street in 20 minutes, and local bus routes connect you to Moodiesburn, Coatbridge and beyond.

Find your happy place in Gartcosh

Explore the stunning new houses for sale Gartcosh offers, and discover your ideal new sanctuary with Charles Church. Browse our new developments below, or contact our executive team to reserve your appointment today.