Glenlean Argyll and Bute

We have Pubs (6), Restaurants (47), Banks (4), Hotels (10), Shops (32), Supermarkets (5), Takeaways (29), Cinemas (1), Health and beauty (3), Home improvement (49), Attractions (33), Property services (33) and Education (26)

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The nearest train stations to Glenlean are

Gourock (10.24 miles)

Inverkip (10.31 miles)

Local Information

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PA23 postcode district.

County or areaArgyll and Bute
Postcode districtPA23
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 38 min4:33 am – 10:10 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 57 min8:49 am – 3:46 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,104 residentsin the Cowal South census areaMedian age 58.22,638 households77% of homes owner-occupied59% owned outright10% social rented, 11% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting3.7% unemployment rate49% of adults are economically active, 2,178 in work, 40% retiredMain industries: health and social work 11%, hospitality 10%, education 9%Getting to work: 39% work from home, 51% go by car, 3% take public transport, 5% walk or cycle50% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages41% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 17°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 1°C2,553 mm of rain a year, 97 days with 10 mm or morewettest month January72 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 6°CFMarch: 2 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 10°CAMay: 6 to 14°CMJune: 8 to 16°CJJuly: 10 to 17°CJAugust: 10 to 17°CASeptember: 9 to 15°CSOctober: 6 to 11°CONovember: 3 to 8°CNDecember: 1 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksMeall an Fharaidhmountain · 1.7 miLoch Tarsanlake · under a mileMeall an Fhamhairmountain · 2.5 miLochan nan Tiadhanlake · 1.6 miGlen Leanglen · 1.0 miGlen Tarsanglen · 1.1 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesBenmore Botanic Gardenspark · 3.1 mi · 44 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes112 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197013 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Mar 199943 mi away, Arran, StrathclydeMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 16 Apr 202641 mi away, Pubil, Perth & KinrossSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.2 · PM2.5 3.8 · PM10 6.0 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband3.8% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband69% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)3.9% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,686 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation122 m400 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 103 to 464 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50





Pubs

Pubs in Glenlean

 

 

47 Restaurants in Glenlean in 12 categories

 

 

Banks

Banks in Glenlean

 

 

Hotels

Hotels in Glenlean

 

 

32 Shops in Glenlean in 10 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Glenlean

 

 

29 Takeaways in Glenlean in 5 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Glenlean

 

 

3 Health and beauty in Glenlean in 3 categories

 

 

49 Home improvement in Glenlean in 11 categories

 

 

33 Attractions in Glenlean in 9 categories

 

 

33 Property services in Glenlean in 6 categories

 

 

26 Education in Glenlean in 9 categories

 

 

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Best reviews

Top pubs in Glenlean

 

Top restaurants in Glenlean

  • Food Express Cafe Greenock - Greenock

    Breakfast Restaurant

    25 Brougham Street, Greenock, PA16 8AB

    12.2 miles away

    5 star reviewCheaper and better quality food than the cafe round the corner

  • Priyas Palace - Greenock

    Indian Restaurant

    2 Robertson St, Greenock, PA16 8DB

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best Indian in Inverclyde

  • Mira Mare - Helensburgh

    Italian Restaurant

    82 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh, G84 8BB

    12.7 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food and wine. Very cosy atmosphere, with attentive, friendly staff/chef. Philippo was a very hard act to follow,but ...

  • Koh I Noor Restaurant - Largs

    43A Main Street, Largs, KA30 8AE

    16.6 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic Indian cuisine and friendly staff. Have eaten there and had take away from there many times and have always ...

  • Upper Crust - Helensburgh

    French Restaurant

    88 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh, G84 8BB

    12.7 miles away

    4 star reviewWe had dinner here at the start of the summer. The food was excellent...couldn't fault it. Wonderful bread ...too delicious ...

 

Top banks in Glenlean

Banks yet to be reviewed

 

Top hotels in Glenlean

Hotels yet to be reviewed

 

Top shops in Glenlean

  • Clock Tower Sale Room - Ardrishaig, Lochgilphead

    Discount Store

    31 Lochnell Street Union Street, Ardrishaig, Lochgilphead, PA30 8DZ

    14.6 miles away

    5 star reviewAlways an adventure when you visit.so many bargains to be had.a fantastic range of things to view.vicki an bill always ...

  • Sandbank Post Office & General Store - Sandbank, Dunoon

    Convenience Store

    1 Oakfield Pl, Sandbank, Dunoon, PA23 8PA

    4.8 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat little shop. Stocks a huge range of goods from newspapers etc sweets to fresh foods and frozen foods and ...

  • Original Artists - Gourock

    Craft Store

    25 Kempock Street, Gourock, PA19 1NB

    10.2 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is a great shop and the staff are so helpful and friendly. The range of merchandise is very wide ...

  • Cardwell Garden Centre - Lunderston Bay, Gourock

    Craft Store

    91 Argyll Street, Lunderston Bay, Gourock, PA19 1BB

    9.1 miles away

    5 star reviewWhenever I fancy buying a £200 model peacock, this place is my first stop

  • Jewson - Greenock

    Fence Supply Store

    East Hamilton Street, Greenock, PA15 2TQ

    13.9 miles away

    4 star reviewDeliveries on time and excellent experience in dealing with the sales staff

 

Top supermarkets in Glenlean

  • Costcutter - Greenock

    54 Captain St, Greenock, PA15 4LQ

    12.6 miles away

    5 star reviewWas in this week grate offers and also good chill and freeze range,got caught out couldn't go to tesco this ...

 

Top takeaways in Glenlean

 

Top cinemas in Glenlean

Cinemas yet to be reviewed

 

Top health and beauty in Glenlean

  • Quigley - Gourock

    Beauty Salon

    36 Kempock Street, Gourock, PA19 1NA

    10.1 miles away

    5 star reviewI still travel from the east coast to get my hair done here. Rhonda is a superb cutter and colourist.

  • Janes - Gourock

    Hair Salon

    46 Shore Street, Gourock, PA19 1RG

    10.4 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service for my mother with super staff

  • Hair International - Port Glasgow

    Hair Care

    2-4 Bay Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5ED

    15.6 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat salon lovely staff and talented hairdressers prices very good also.

  • FREDERICK DENTAL - Greenock

    Cosmetic Dentist

    11 Union Street, Greenock, PA16 8JL

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service always. Since attending this dentist i have overcome my fear. Thank you

  • Cut & Curl - Greenock

    Hairdresser

    11 Sir Michael Street, Greenock, PA15 1PQ

    12.6 miles away

    5 star reviewJimmy always does a fabulous job and never rushes only place I will go to and not to mention his ...

 

Top home improvement in Glenlean

  • Stephen Quigley Plumbing & Heating Services - Greenock

    Plumber

    23 Balmore Road, Greenock, PA15 3EQ

    13.8 miles away

    5 star reviewA genuine time served plumber. Done a great job. Will recommend him to anyone. Came when he said and ...

  • Phoenix - Largs

    Plumber

    13 Douglas Street, Largs, KA30 8PS

    16.1 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent Service indeed.

  • A R B Electrical - Skelmorlie

    Electrician

    11 Skelmorlie Castle Road, Skelmorlie, PA17 5AQ

    11.7 miles away

    5 star reviewPlease remove listing retired 5 years ago, alanbichard@mail.com

  • Forbes Decor - Dunoon

    Painter Decorator

    168 Argyll Street, Dunoon, PA23 7NA

    6.8 miles away

    5 star reviewDougie Forbes ate my dog

  • N Crawford & Sons - Helensburgh

    Plumber

    23 King Edward Street Grant Street, Helensburgh, G84 7PQ

    13.1 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service and workmanship. Everything done on time and to a high standard. Kept you advised through the whole process. ...

 

Top attractions in Glenlean

  • Castle Gallery - Rothesay, Isle of Bute

    Art Gallery

    13 High Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9AS

    11.7 miles away

    5 star reviewBeautiful Gallery, very friendly staff, well aoppointed. Amazing painting and very varied with world wide artist great assit to Bute

 

Top property services in Glenlean

Property services yet to be reviewed

 

Top education in Glenlean

  • Gryffeside Livery - Kilmacolm

    Riding School and Stables

    Blackholm Road, Kilmacolm, PA13 4SR

    17.2 miles away

    5 star reviewI have been at Gryffeside Livery since April 2016 and it's safe to say that I love it here. ...