New Homes in Cumbernauld 

Live the life

Located close to Glasgow, Cumbernauld is a modern town with good transport links making it a popular place for commuters to settle. Whether you’re wandering through the local parks, shopping in the town centre or exploring the local museum, there’s something for everyone close to your new home in Cumbernauld.

Things to see and do

Cumbernauld is a relatively new town, with modern facilities including the Antonine Shopping Centre, Cumbernauld Theater and Cumbernauld Museum. The town has lots of green spaces, including the popular Palacerigg Country Park where you’ll find a children’s farm, sensory garden, treetop walkway and miles of nature trails. You can also spot wildlife at Cumbernauld Glen, an ancient woodland near the town.

World of Wings Birds of Prey Centre is located just outside Cumbernauld, and is home to the largest collection of birds of prey in Scotland. There are daily falconry displays and a falconer’s talk, as well as educational events.

Whether you’re a serious or fair-weather golfer, there are several courses near Cumbernauld including Dullatur Golf Club, Palacerigg Golf Club and Kilsyth Lennox Golf Club.

Other places of interest near to Cumbernauld include The Falkirk Wheel, Culcreuch Castle and Drumpellier Country Park.

Education

If you’re moving to Cumbernauld with children in tow, schools will be near the top of your priority list. There are many schools to choose from in the town, including Cumbernauld Primary School, St Andrew’s Primary School, Cumbernauld Academy and Our Lady’s High School Cumbernauld.

For older children who want to study for a degree while living at home or staying near to family, the University of Glasgow, the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow School of Art and City of Glasgow College are all within commuting distance.

Getting to Cumbernauld

Cumbernauld is well-connected to nearby towns and cities by both road and rail, located close to the M8, M9 and M74 and being home to two train stations. From Glasgow, the journey to Cumbernauld takes 20 minutes by car or 15 minutes by train, while the journey from Edinburgh takes 40 minutes by train or one hour by car. Cumbernauld is just 25 minutes from Stirling by car or train, a two hour 25 minute drive from Aberdeen, and a three hour drive from Inverness. 

If you’re going abroad, Cumbernauld is only a 30 minute drive away from Glasgow Airport and an hour away from Edinburgh Airport.