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About Hawkhead

Hawkhead is a residential area in Renfrewshire, just southwest of Glasgow and easily reached via Junction 28 of the M8 motorway. The A737 provides connections to Ayrshire, whilst local roads lead into Glasgow city centre about 15 kilometres away. Glasgow Airport sits only 8 kilometres northwest, making it particularly convenient for air travellers. The name derives from old Scots, meaning "hawk's headland," referring to the elevated ground where raptors once nested.

Where is Hawkhead on the map?

Hawkhead is in Scotland, at 55.833, -4.383 - about 15 km south-west of Partick.

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What is the closest airport to Hawkhead?

The closest airport to Hawkhead is Glasgow Airport, 10 km (about 17 min by car). Other airports nearby: Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

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