Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Lochwinnoch
Also known as: Loch Uinneach
Lochwinnoch — village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lochwinnoch · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Lochwinnoch is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the postcode PA12 4FA. The nearest railway station is Lochwinnoch, which is 1 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Lochwinnoch is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,880 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7925°, -4.6286°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Lochwinnoch (; Scots: Lochineuch, Scottish Gaelic: Loch Uinneach) is a village in the council area and historic county of Renfrewshire in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. Lying on the banks of Castle Semple Loch and the River Calder, Lochwinnoch is chiefly a residential dormitory village serving nearby urban centres such as Glasgow and Paisley. Its population in 2001 was 2628 and in 2022 was 2769. The Town also lends its name to a civil parish of some 50 sq mi (130 km2) of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby village of Howwood. The parish borders seven others: Beith, Kilbarchan, Kilbirnie, Kilmacolm, Largs, Neilston and Paisley.
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Background
History
of the Lord Sempill]] Lochwinnoch is first recorded in the 12th Century as a parish under the higher control of Paisley and Renfrew, but the area has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. The 1729 St John's Kirk, also known as Auld Simon (Old Simon) (whose front gable still stands at the eastern end of the High Street), was probably built on the site of a pre-Reformation church dating to the Medieval period. It is dedicated to St. John, hence the name of Johnshill, more properly St. John's Hill, and St. John's well, located in the garden adjacent to the Church Yard. Janet Pollock and James Tannahill, the parents of Robert Tannahill, were married here on 29 August 1763. Auld Simon's…
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- Coordinates
- 55.7925, -4.6286
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA12 4FA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Population
- 2,880
- Nearest railway station
- Lochwinnoch — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1010180 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lochwinnoch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Lochwinnoch.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
United Free Church and Churchyard, Church Street, Lochwinnoch
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Lochwinnoch Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Calder Bridge Over River Calder, Lochwinnoch Village
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
St Winnock's Church
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Andy Jackson Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Barr Castle
Castles · 0.8 km
Bridgend Bridge, Lochwinnoch
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Belltrees Peel
Literary houses · 0.9 km
Calder Mill Waterfall
Waterfalls · 0.9 km
Castle Semple Loch
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Castle Semple Loch
Lakes · 2.1 km
Barnbeth Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Lochwinnoch is a village located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 2,880. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,880
- Constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Lochwinnoch
76 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Lochwinnoch →
📷 5Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Broadstone Castle and Barony
Broadstone Castle and Barony — castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Kilbirnie Auld Kirk
Kilbirnie Auld Kirk — church in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Swindridgemuir House and estate
Swindridgemuir House and estate — house in Dalry parish, North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Castles · Scottish Lowlands
The Barony of Kersland
The Barony of Kersland — castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Castles · Scottish Lowlands
The Lands of Roughwood
The Lands of Roughwood — castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Glengarnock Church Bell Tower
Glengarnock Church Bell Tower — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Kilbirnie War Memorial
Kilbirnie War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
David Colville and Sons Ltd War Memorial
David Colville and Sons Ltd War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Beith High Church, Kirk Road, Beith
Beith High Church, Kirk Road, Beith — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Carwinning Hill
Carwinning Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Green Hill
Green Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie
Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie — tower house in Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Barr Castle
Barr Castle — late medieval tower house in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Golf courses · Central Scotland
Beith golf course
Beith golf course — golf course in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Castle Semple Loch
Castle Semple Loch — lake in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK, outflows to Black Cart Water.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · Central Scotland
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Glengarnock Castle
Glengarnock Castle — castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Hill of Beith Castle
Hill of Beith Castle — castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Hill of Stake
Hill of Stake — Named summit at 522 m.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Kilbirnie Loch
Kilbirnie Loch — lake in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Ladyland Castle
Ladyland Castle — castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Ladyland House
Ladyland House — house in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
United Free Church and Churchyard, Church Street, Lochwinnoch
United Free Church and Churchyard, Church Street, Lochwinnoch — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Lochwinnoch Parish Church
Lochwinnoch Parish Church — church in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Calder Bridge Over River Calder, Lochwinnoch Village
Calder Bridge Over River Calder, Lochwinnoch Village — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Winnock's Church
St Winnock's Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Andy Jackson Memorial
Andy Jackson Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Barr Castle
Barr Castle — late medieval tower house in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Lochwinnoch
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Gleddoch House Hotel and Golf Club
Gleddoch House Hotel and Golf Club — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 7
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Viewfield Manor Leisure Park
Viewfield Manor Leisure Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 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.
📷 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.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Auld Hoose Bar, 9 Main Street, Dalry
The Auld Hoose Bar, 9 Main Street, Dalry in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · Scottish Lowlands
Braidwoods
Braidwoods — a restaurant in scotland highlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Hayweighs, 7-9 King Street, Paisley
Hayweighs, 7-9 King Street, Paisley in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lochwinnoch?
- Lochwinnoch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA12 4FA).
- What is Lochwinnoch?
- Lochwinnoch — village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Lochwinnoch?
- The nearest railway station is Lochwinnoch, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA12 4FA.
- Is Lochwinnoch free to visit?
- Yes, Lochwinnoch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lochwinnoch?
- The nearest railway station is Lochwinnoch, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA12 4FA.