Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Howwood
Also known as: Coille an Dail
Howwood — village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Howwood · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Howwood is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,798 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8090°, -4.5580°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Howwood (Scots: The Howewuid, Scottish Gaelic: Coille an Dail) is a village in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is between Johnstone and Lochwinnoch, just off the A737 dual carriageway between the nearby town of Paisley and the Ayrshire border. It is served by Howwood railway station.
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Background
History
Its name is listed in the late 19th century Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland as "Howwood or Hollow-wood". Hollow-Wood is an anglicisation of the Scots language name Howewuid. Historically part of the civil parish of Lochwinnoch, it now supports its own Community Council. The chief industry in the village was formerly bleaching and the finishing of cotton cloth and thread, particularly from the mills of Paisley and the other Renfrewshire villages. Two main bleaching works existed at Bowfield and Midtownfield, the former being the last to close in the 1960s. Overlooking the village on Kenmure Hill is the Temple, a circular folly built around 1760 and whose purpose is unknown. In the hills above…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8090, -4.5580
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA9 1BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Population
- 1,798
- Nearest railway station
- Howwood — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q974134 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Howwood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Howwood - geograph.org.uk - 30157.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Howwood War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Garthland Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Elliston Castle
Literary houses · 0.7 km
Flintstone Flyer / Bedrock Bike
Public art & sculpture · 1.2 km
Semple Temple
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Broadfield Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Walls Hill
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Walls Hill Hillfort
Hill forts · 2.0 km
Castle Semple
Castles · 2.1 km
Lower cascade
Waterfalls · 2.2 km
Semple Collegiate Church
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Castle Semple Collegiate Church
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Howwood is a village located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 1,798. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,798
- Constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
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Things to see in Howwood
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Howwood War Memorial
Howwood War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Semple Temple
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Garthland Bridge
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Walls Hill
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Cochrane Tower, Red House, Johnstone
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Elliston Castle
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Broadfield Hill
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Howwood War Memorial
Howwood War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Garthland Bridge
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📷 5Literary houses · Central Scotland
Elliston Castle
Elliston Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Flintstone Flyer / Bedrock Bike
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Semple Temple
Semple Temple — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Broadfield Hill
Broadfield Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Where to eat & stay near Howwood
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Dunroman Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
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The Smugglers Tavern, 53, 55 Eglinton Street, Beith
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Hayweighs, 7-9 King Street, Paisley
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Fiesta Lounge, 15 Gilmour Street, Paisley
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howwood?
- Howwood is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA9 1BS).
- What is Howwood?
- Howwood — village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Howwood?
- The nearest railway station is Howwood, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA9 1BS.
- Is Howwood free to visit?
- Yes, Howwood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Howwood?
- The nearest railway station is Howwood, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA9 1BS.