Travel Guide to Scottish Canals

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving to Scottish Canals from any point in Renfrewshire, head towards the M8 motorway. Enter the M8 heading eastbound. After approximately 8 miles, take exit 15 for A804 toward City Center/Charing Cross. Continue on A804, then follow signs for the city center. Turn onto Applecross Street, and you will find the Canal House located at 1 Applecross St, Glasgow G4 9SP. Parking may be available on nearby streets or parking lots, so be sure to check for any parking fees.

• Public Transportation - Train

  To reach Scottish Canals by train, first make your way to the nearest train station in Renfrewshire, such as Paisley Gilmour Street. From there, take a train heading towards Glasgow Central. The journey takes about 15-20 minutes. Once you arrive at Glasgow Central Station, exit and head to the nearby bus stop or walk. You can also take a taxi from the station for a more direct route. If walking, head northwest on Gordon Street and turn left onto Hope Street, then follow signs for A804. After about a 20-minute walk, you will arrive at Canal House, 1 Applecross St, Glasgow G4 9SP.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus, find the nearest bus stop in Renfrewshire. Take a bus service that operates to Glasgow city center, such as the 38 or 757. The ride will typically take about 30 minutes. Upon arrival at the bus station in Glasgow, walk towards the city center, following directions to Applecross Street. Alternatively, you can use local bus services (such as the 4) that stop near the Canal House. Check local timetables for exact routes and bus numbers.