Bearsden Population 2026

Bearsden has a population of 28,470, making it the #437 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Scotland. It is about 315× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bearsden (capital London shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

28,470

Rank in United Kingdom

#437

Coordinates

55.92°N, 4.33°W

~49 m elevation · Europe/London

Distance to capital (London)

563 km

350 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Scotland

City	Population	Rank in United Kingdom
Glasgow	626,410	#3
Edinburgh	514,990	#7
Aberdeen	198,590	#41
Dundee	148,210	#64
Paisley	77,270	#141
East Kilbride	75,310	#146
Livingston	56,840	#205
Dunfermline	54,990	#211

Cities near Bearsden

Clydebank25,620 people · ~5 km away
Renfrew24,270 people · ~6 km away
Bishopbriggs23,680 people · ~7 km away
Glasgow626,410 people · ~7 km away
Erskine15,530 people · ~8 km away
Paisley77,270 people · ~11 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bearsden?

Bearsden has a population of 28,470 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #437 biggest city in United Kingdom.

What region is Bearsden in?

Bearsden is located in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Is Bearsden the capital of United Kingdom?

No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 563 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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