Interactive map displaying Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead
About
Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead is a suburban ward situated north of Glasgow. The area is characterised by residential neighbourhoods and local amenities, with the M80 motorway and railway line providing key transport connections. It includes the separate settlements of Stepps, Chryston, and Muirhead, alongside smaller communities like Gartcosh. The landscape features open fields and the course of the Bothlin Burn, marking a transition towards more rural land to the north.
A notable local landmark is the preserved Gartcosh railway station building, reflecting the area's industrial heritage linked to former steelworks. The ward contains several primary schools, community centres, and sports facilities, including the Chryston sports centre. Residential development varies from post-war housing to newer estates, with local retail concentrated in village centres and along the Cumbernauld Road corridor.