About Balloch

Balloch is a village located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, within the G68 postcode area. It lies to the west of the town of Motherwell and is part of the wider urban area of the Central Lowlands. The village is situated near the M74 motorway, providing convenient access to Glasgow and other major centres. Balloch has a mix of residential housing and local amenities, including schools, shops, and community facilities. The area has developed over the years as part of the expansion of nearby industrial and urban zones. While not a large settlement, it offers a quiet, suburban environment with good transport links. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Scottish lowlands, with open fields and scattered woodland. Balloch remains a practical and accessible community within the wider region.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Croy Train Station 1.1 miles
Greenfaulds Train Station 1.5 miles
Cumbernauld Train Station 2 miles
Coatbridge Sunnyside Train Station 5.5 miles
Blairhill Train Station 5.6 miles
Coatbridge Central Train Station 5.7 miles

Location

Local Government

District North Lanarkshire
Ward Kilsyth
Constituency Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East

Notable & Famous People from Balloch 1 people

Sharon Colman
Film director
British film director