Croy, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Croy is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,570. Elevation: 381 ft (116 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Croy
Croy is a village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. A former mining community, Croy is situated south of Kilsyth and north of Cumbernauld, some 13 miles (21 km) from Glasgow and 37 miles (60 km) from Edinburgh on the main railway line between the two cities. Croy has a population of about 1,390.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,570 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.9606°, -4.0393° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,504 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.5 inches (37 cm) |
About Croy
Croy is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,570. The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet (116 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.9606°N, 4.0393°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.7 in |
Croy has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (2.6").
Schools in Croy
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Primary School and Nursery Class | - | - | - | - |
| St Maurice's High School | - | - | - | - |
| Westfield Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Cross Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Croy
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn Classical | classical | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Clyde Built Radio | arts, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Linn Jazz | jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Celtic Music Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Orryy Live | 24/7, bouncy | MP3 | |
| Capital FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Buena Vida | community radio, multi genre | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Regal Radio | blues, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Impact-Digital-Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Go Radio Glasgow | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Quality Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Johnstone Sound | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Jambo! Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HBSA Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Sunny G Community Radio | community | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Buena Vida | community radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 100.8 Home Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Stirling Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Croy
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental HQ & Museum | ||||
| Auld Kirk Museum | ||||
| Bannockburn Heritage Centre | ||||
| Colzium Museum | ||||
| Cumbernauld Museum | ||||
| David Livingstone Museum | ||||
| Dunblane Museum | ||||
| Glasgow Police Museum | ||||
| Holmwood House | ||||
| Hunterian Museum | ||||
| John Cowanes Hospital | ||||
| Kilsyth Museum | ||||
| Leighton Library | ||||
| Low Parks Museum | ||||
| Menstrie Castle | ||||
| Motherwell Heritage Centre | ||||
| National Museum of Rural Life | ||||
| National Piping Centre | ||||
| People's Palace | ||||
| Polmaise Colliery Museum | ||||
| Provand's Lordship | ||||
| Royal Highland Fusiliers | ||||
| Scotland Street School Museum | ||||
| Scottish Football Museum | ||||
| Shotts Heritage Centre | ||||
| Smith Art Gallery & Museum | ||||
| St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art | ||||
| Stirling Old Town Jail | ||||
| Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life | ||||
| The Bastion & Thieves Pot | ||||
| The Mackintosh House | ||||
| The Museum of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow | ||||
| The Tenement House |
Libraries in Croy
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abronhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Airdrie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Airdrie Public Library & Observatory | 0.0 | |||||
| Baillieston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bannockburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barmulloch Community Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blantyre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonnybridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bothwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridge of Allan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgeton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Busby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cambuslang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carluke Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castlemilk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapelhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarkston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Condorrat Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Couper Institute Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Craighead Library Craighead Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Cumbernauld Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dennistoun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Doune Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunblane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eaglesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Kilbride Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow Centre For The Deaf | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow University Library Research Annexe | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow Women's Libraryü | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow Zine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gorbals Library and Real Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Govanhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenhills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Town House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hillhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilsyth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larbert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larkhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lennoxtown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lenzie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library @ The Bridge | 0.0 | |||||
| Library at GoMA | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milton Library and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Mitchell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Music Broth - Scotland's Loudest Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Possilpark Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Riddrie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Royston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rutherglen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shettleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shotts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Slamannan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Speirs Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Springburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Leonards Library & Community Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Stepps Cultural Centre & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stirling Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uddingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Glasgow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Strathclyde Library | 0.0 | |||||
| William Patrick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodside Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Croy
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barras East End Studios | |||||
| Barras East End Studios | |||||
| Blochairn Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Blochairn Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Bridgeton Cross Retail Market | |||||
| Bridgeton Cross Retail Market | |||||
| Glasgow Antiques and Collectables Market | |||||
| Glasgow Antiques and Collectables Market | |||||
| InShopz | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Marketland | |||||
| Marketland | |||||
| McIver's Markets | |||||
| McIver's Markets | |||||
| Savoy Centre | |||||
| Savoy Centre | |||||
| The New Market | |||||
| The Square Yard |
Restaurants in Croy
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Croy
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Croy
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Croy
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Croy
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Croy
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allanwater Brewery | ||||
| Drygate | ||||
| Epochal Barrel Fermented Ales | ||||
| Epochal Barrel Fermented Ales | ||||
| Shilling Brewing Company | ||||
| Shilling Brewing Company | ||||
| Williams Bros. Brewing Co. |
Stadiums & Teams in Croy
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Croy
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Factor | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Croy
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Large Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kilkerran UL | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mayfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| New Grimmet Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Polmont | - | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | Small Airport |
| Sheardale airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | - | Small Airport |
| South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Croy
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Balloch Post Office | |
| Craigmarloch Post Office | |
| Croy Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Croy
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Calton Athletic Recovery Group |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Croy
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Holy Cross RC Church |
Explore Near Croy
UFO Sightings Near Croy
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Croy.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kilsyth (uk/england) | 2007 | 20 lights changing colours above Kilsyth in the United Kingdom 500 Lights On Object0: Yes |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Croy
What is the population of Croy?
Croy has a population of 1,570 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 250.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Croy?
Croy has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.
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