Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Rashielee Quay
In or near Dalmuir.
Rashielee Quay — port on the south bank of the River Clyde, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK, now disused.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dalmuir · 1.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rashielee Quay is a harbour in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "port on the south bank of the River Clyde, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK, now disused". Coordinates: 55.9073°, -4.4474°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The old Rashielee Quay or Rashielie Quay (NS471709) was a Scottish quay, located on the old Lands of North Barr, situated on the south bank of the River Clyde in the Parish of Inchinnan, between Bodinbo Island and Park Quay. It was built to facilitate the loading of boats and barges with whinstone excavated from the nearby Rashielee Quarries that was brought to the quay by a horse drawn wagonway.
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Background
Description
The quay was built to provide loading facilities for ships and punts collecting stone for use along the course of the River Clyde. In 1857 track ran from both quarries towards the quay, dividing into several sidings and ending where a crane was located and a beacon together with several berths including a dock or basin. A building was located within the eastern quarry. By 1895 the quarries were abandoned, the track lifted and the quay apparently abandoned although a crane is still marked. Rashielee Cottages are shown at a location where a building had been present when the quarries were operational. In 1939 the quay is officially marked on the OS maps as disused. The quay has been infilled…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9073, -4.4474
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA8 7AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire North
- Nearest railway station
- Dalmuir — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56064098 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rashielee Quay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The former site of Rashielee Quay - geograph.org.uk - 5376774.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rashielee Quay?
- Rashielee Quay is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA8 7AF).
- What is Rashielee Quay?
- Rashielee Quay — port on the south bank of the River Clyde, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK, now disused.
- How do I get to Rashielee Quay?
- The nearest railway station is Dalmuir, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA8 7AF.
- Who owns Rashielee Quay?
- Rashielee Quay is owned by John Henderson Esq.
- How do I get to Rashielee Quay?
- The nearest railway station is Dalmuir, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA8 7AF.