Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Elderslie
Also known as: Achadh na Feàrna
Elderslie — village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Johnstone · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Elderslie is located in central Scotland, with the nearest railway station being Johnstone, which is 1.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Elderslie is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 5,330 people. Address: PA5 9. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8306°, -4.4842°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Elderslie (Scottish Gaelic: Achadh na Feàrna) is a village in the council area and historic county of Renfrewshire in west central Scotland. It chiefly serves as a commuter village, situated midway between the towns of Paisley and Johnstone, and lies 11 miles (18 km) west of Glasgow city centre. Elderslie is most famous as the assumed birthplace of Scottish hero Sir William Wallace, a knight born around 1270 who served as a military leader in the Wars of Scottish Independence before being captured and executed. There is a monument to him in the village, alongside what is believed to be his home.
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Background
History
The origin of the name of "Elderslie" is Old English for "field of Elder Trees". It is assumed that William Wallace was born and grew up in Elderslie. On the site of the ancient Elderslie Castle there stands a monument to commemorate his life, and a commemoration ceremony is held every August. Also on the site is the Wallace Yew, an ancient yew tree and the Wallace Oak stood nearby until 1856. Auchenbathie Tower a few miles to the south is a site associated with William Wallace in an action against the English. From 1862 until 2004 when the carpet firm merged operations in Kilmarnock only to go into receivership a year later the village was the home to Stoddard Carpets which made the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8306, -4.4842
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA5 9
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Population
- 5,330
- Nearest railway station
- Johnstone — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q950200 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Elderslie, Scotland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wallace's Monument, Elderslie.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
'Wallace's House', 243 Main Road, Elderslie, Paisley
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Wallace Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
East Church, Glenpatrick Road, Elderslie
Historic churches · 0.7 km
West Kirk, 284 Main Road, Elderslie
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Johnstone Castle
Castles · 1.5 km
Globe Cinema
Theatres · 1.6 km
Showcase Cinemas
Cinemas · 1.7 km
Showcase Cinemas Paisley
Theatres · 1.9 km
Gleniffer Braes
Parks · 1.9 km
High Parish Church, Quarry Street, Johnstone
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Benston and Johnstone Mining Disasters Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Stanely Castle
Castles · 2.0 km
Elderslie is a village in central Scotland with a population of 5,330. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 5,330
- Constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Elderslie
107 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Elderslie →
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Benston and Johnstone Mining Disasters Memorial
Benston and Johnstone Mining Disasters Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Thomas Shanks Memorial Fountain
Thomas Shanks Memorial Fountain — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
High Parish Church, Quarry Street, Johnstone
High Parish Church, Quarry Street, Johnstone — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St John's Episcopal Chruch, Floors Street, Johnstone
St John's Episcopal Chruch, Floors Street, Johnstone — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Alien Gargoyle
Alien Gargoyle is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Christian Social Action Centre
Christian Social Action Centre — church building in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Parks · Central Scotland
Fountain Gardens, Paisley
Fountain Gardens, Paisley — park in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Parks · Central Scotland
Gleniffer Braes
Gleniffer Braes — hills and park in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Viewpoints · Central Scotland
Gleniffer Braes
Gleniffer Braes is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Hawkhead Cemetery
Hawkhead Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
Laigh Kirk
Laigh Kirk — former church in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
Paisley Abbey
Paisley Abbey — church in Paisley, Scotland.
📷 3Canals · Central Scotland
Paisley and Johnstone Canal
Paisley and Johnstone Canal — canal in Glasgow City, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Paisley High Church
Paisley High Church — church in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Paisley Museum
Paisley Museum — museum in Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Queen Victoria Monument
Queen Victoria Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
River Cart Aqueduct
River Cart Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Matthew's Church
St Matthew's Church — church in Paisley, Scotland.
📷 3Cathedrals · Central Scotland
St Mirin's Cathedral
St Mirin's Cathedral — church in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Stanely Castle
Stanely Castle — castle in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
'Wallace's House', 243 Main Road, Elderslie, Paisley
'Wallace's House', 243 Main Road, Elderslie, Paisley — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Wallace Memorial
Wallace Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
East Church, Glenpatrick Road, Elderslie
East Church, Glenpatrick Road, Elderslie — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
West Kirk, 284 Main Road, Elderslie
West Kirk, 284 Main Road, Elderslie — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Where to eat & stay near Elderslie
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Erskine Bridge Hotel
Erskine Bridge Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Dunroman Caravan Park
Dunroman Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Jubilee Caravan Park
Jubilee Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Gleddoch House Hotel and Golf Club
Gleddoch House Hotel and Golf Club — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Hayweighs, 7-9 King Street, Paisley
Hayweighs, 7-9 King Street, Paisley in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Fiesta Lounge, 15 Gilmour Street, Paisley
Fiesta Lounge, 15 Gilmour Street, Paisley in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
10 The Cross, Kilbarchan
10 The Cross, Kilbarchan in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Fox and Hounds Inn, South Street, Houston
Fox and Hounds Inn, South Street, Houston in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Wheatsheaf Public House, 1-3 Canal Street, Renfrew
Wheatsheaf Public House, 1-3 Canal Street, Renfrew in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Smugglers Tavern, 53, 55 Eglinton Street, Beith
The Smugglers Tavern, 53, 55 Eglinton Street, Beith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elderslie?
- Elderslie is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA5 9).
- What is Elderslie?
- Elderslie — village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Elderslie?
- The nearest railway station is Johnstone, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA5 9.
- Is Elderslie free to visit?
- Yes, Elderslie is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elderslie?
- The nearest railway station is Johnstone, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA5 9.