Village/small town within commuting distance from Glasgow

[Scotlandbound]

Hi all,

We are moving to Scotland in the next few months. Due to my husbands work, we need to be no further than 1 hour away from Glasgow. Ideally, we would like a village/small town within easy commuting distance.

Our wish list is: Good schools, village/small town feel, easy commute to Glasgow, outdoor space (i.e. not a new build where garden space is limited), relatively large house as we need two study's (due to working at home) and at least four bedrooms.

We have considered Crieff (a little bit far from Glasgow), Dunblane (mostly new builds with little outdoor space), Bridge of Allan (few houses come up). Out budget is up to 500k.

I am Scottish and lived in a number of different places within Scotland, but I do not know the Glasgow area well. Any suggestions welcome.

Thanks

There's been a few comments on the drive from Balfron to Glasgow. I guess it's a personal thing but I really don't find it that bad. The cyclists can get a bit much at weekends though

I grew up in Lenzie and I think it's a lovely town with great transport links. However I would only live in the older part, near the train station. I also think the massive building done in the Woodilee area has done it a disservice.

@Scotlandbound Hi how about looking at the Renfrewshire area, a lovely little village is Kilbarchan, great feel to it. Also bridge of weir or Brookfield? All near the motorway to Glasgow City Centre.