Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Bridge of Weir
Bridge of Weir — village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Milliken Park · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge of Weir, the nearest railway station is Milliken Park, located 4.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is PA11 3LB, and entry to the town is free.
About
Bridge of Weir is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 4,820 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8565°, -4.5777°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bridge of Weir is a village within the Renfrewshire council area and wider historic county of Renfrewshire in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. Lying within the Gryffe Valley, Bridge of Weir owes its name to the historic crossing point that it provided over the River Gryffe. The village was initially formed around industries such as cotton and leather, reliant on the power of the river. These industries brought about its expansion in the 18th century in land attached to the 15th century Ranfurly Castle situated between the two established parishes of Kilbarchan and Houston and Killellan. A rail connection, as part of the Glasgow and South Western Railway, in the 1860s, significantly supported the village's development. Today Bridge of Weir serves largely as a dormitory settlement for nearby Glasgow and Paisley, maintaining a commercial centre of its own and some light industry and agriculture. It remains well known for its leather production, which has continued since the first industry emerged.
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Background
History
Bridge of Weir was historically a rural area divided between the parishes of neighbouring Houston and Killellan and Kilbarchan on either side of the River Gryffe. Growing out of the lands of the 15th century Ranfurly Castle, the village emerged later than its neighbours among a number of small farms that occupied the area. The earliest economy of the village was centred on the Renfrewshire cotton industry. From the late 18th century, the River Gryffe was exploited to power cotton mills. The bridge at Bridge of Weir was constructed at Burngill around 1770 and was considerably upgraded and widened in 1892 to allow for two-way traffic. It was finally demolished in 1964, with a more modern…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8565, -4.5777
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA11 3LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Population
- 4,820
- Nearest railway station
- Milliken Park — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009612 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bridge of Weir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bridge of Weir street.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Freeland Church, Bridge Of Weir
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Ranfurly Church of Scotland, Prieston Road, Bridge of Weir
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St Machar's Ranfurly Church, Kilbarchan Road, Bridge of Weir
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Ranfurly Castle
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Law Hill, Bridge of Weir
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Pannell Farm
Campsites · 1.8 km
Auchensale Bridge
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Houston
Towns & cities · 2.0 km
St Fillan's R.C. Church and School, Fourwindings, Houston
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Fox and Hounds Inn, South Street, Houston
Historic pubs · 2.2 km
Houston and Kilellan Parish Church
Historic churches · 2.7 km
Houston Parish Church And Churchyard
Historic churches · 2.7 km
Bridge of Weir is a town located in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of 4,820. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,820
- Constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Weir?
- Bridge of Weir is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA11 3LB).
- What is Bridge of Weir?
- Bridge of Weir — village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Bridge of Weir?
- The nearest railway station is Milliken Park, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA11 3LB.
- Is Bridge of Weir free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Weir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Weir?
- The nearest railway station is Milliken Park, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA11 3LB.