the area around modern abronhill is still mainly farmland and woodland, although there is a new housing estate with 600 homes due to be built to the north of forest rd . palacerigg country park and fannyside lochs are nearby. there is also a small shopping centre, but this is falling into disrepair which has upset some of the residents. abronhill has expanded in recent years with the development of whitelees, which boasts its own primary school and housing estate, and cherry avenue which is built on the site of the former glenhead primary school.