About Alexandria

Alexandria is a town located in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, within the G83 postcode area. It lies along the north bank of the River Clyde, approximately 12 miles west of Glasgow city centre. The town developed significantly during the 19th century, particularly due to its position on the Forth and Clyde Canal and later the railway network. Alexandria is known for its mix of residential areas and industrial heritage, with former shipbuilding and engineering sites contributing to its historical character. The town centre includes a range of local shops, services, and community facilities, serving the surrounding residential neighbourhoods. It remains an important local hub within the wider Clyde Valley region.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Alexandria Train Station 0.4 miles
Balloch Train Station 0.9 miles
Renton Train Station 1.5 miles
Dalreoch Train Station 3.1 miles
Dumbarton East Train Station 3.5 miles
Cardross Train Station 3.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Jamestown 0.6 miles Bonhill 0.9 miles Mill of Haldane 0.9 miles Balloch 1.2 miles Renton 1.4 miles Castlehill 2.6 miles Townend 2.6 miles Bellsmyre 2.6 miles Arden 3.1 miles Ardoch 3.1 miles Dennystown 3.1 miles Dumbarton 3.2 miles

Local Government

District West Dunbartonshire
Ward Leven
Constituency West Dunbartonshire

Notable & Famous People from Alexandria 9 people

Doug Livingstone
Association football coach
Scottish footballer and manager (1898-1981)
Gemma Doyle
Politician
British politician
Ian McColl
Association football coach
Scottish footballer and manager (1927-2008)
Jamie Smith
Association football player
Scottish footballer (born 1980)
Jim O'Brien
Association football coach
Irish association football player and manager
Lachie Stewart
Athletics competitor
Scottish distance runner
Marco Biagi
Politician
Scottish politician (born 1982)
Martin Hardie
Association football player
Scottish footballer (born 1976)
Patrick Harvie
Politician
co-leader of the Scottish Green Party (born 1973)

Streets in G83 30 shown View all streets

A811 1 A813 5 A814 4 A82 24 A83 3 Achray Avenue 1 Aitken Lane 2 Albert Street 1 Alexander Street 2 Allan Crescent 2 Angus Street 3 Argyll Street 4 Arthur Street 1 Arthurston Road 3 Ashley Rise 1 Auchincarroch Road 2 B832 2 B857 2 Bain Way 2 Baird Crescent 1 Balloch Road 7 Ballyhennan Crescent 1 Bank Street 8 Bannachra Crescent 1 Barton Avenue 1 Beechwood 1 Beechwood Drive 3 Bemersyde Road 2 Ben Lomond Way 1 Boturich Drive 2

Postcodes in G83 50 shown View all postcodes

G83 0AB G83 0AD G83 0AE G83 0AH G83 0AJ G83 0AL G83 0AR G83 0AS G83 0AT G83 0AU G83 0AW G83 0AX G83 0AY G83 0AZ G83 0BA G83 0BB G83 0BD G83 0BG G83 0BH G83 0BJ G83 0BL G83 0BN G83 0BP G83 0BQ G83 0BW G83 0BZ G83 0DA G83 0DB G83 0DE G83 0DF G83 0DG G83 0DH G83 0DJ G83 0DL G83 0DN G83 0DP G83 0DQ G83 0DR G83 0DS G83 0DT G83 0DU G83 0DW G83 0DX G83 0DY G83 0DZ G83 0EA G83 0EB G83 0ED G83 0EE G83 0EF