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	Renfrewshire -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		It forms a part of the historic county of Renfrewshire and covers an area of upland farming country in the south and west, rising to an elevation of 1,230 feet (375 metres) in the extreme south.
		royal burgh (town), Renfrewshire council area and historic county, southwestern Scotland, located in the northwest portion of the Glasgow metropolitan area near the right bank of the River Clyde.
		"Renfrewshire." Encyclopædia Britannica from Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9063189?tocId=9063189

	Britannica Concise Encyclopedia - The online encyclopedia you can trust!
		It is bounded to the south by the historic county of Dumfriesshire, to the east by Peeblesshire, Midlothian, and West Lothian, to the north by Stirlingshire and Dunbartonshire, and to the west by Renfrewshire and Ayrshire.
		It forms a part of the historic county of Renfrewshire and covers an area of upland farming country in the south and west, rising to an elevation of 1,230 feet (375 metres) in the extreme south.
		More results on "East Renfrewshire" when you join.
	www.britannica.com /ebc/eb/article-9031836 (880 words)

	Renfrewshire: Just the facts...
		Historic Renfrewshire also includes several areas annexed to and subsequently enveloped by neighbouring Glasgow in the 1920s.
		Renfrewshire is one of 32 unitary authority regions in Scotland (One of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts).
		Renfrewshire is retained as a Lieutenancy Area (additional info and facts about Lieutenancy Area).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/re/renfrewshire.htm (464 words)

	PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
		The grade A listed structure has been rescued from dereliction by a partnership including Renfrewshire Council, the Phoenix Trust, Historic Scotland, Scottish Enterprise Renfrewshire, Safeway/Morrison, with the development carried out by Persimmon City, project architects J F Stephen.The soaring atrium space, which was once the engine hall, is the building's most notable feature.
		The bridge is owned by Renfrewshire Council and has recently been extensively refurbished and strengthened by them at a cost of more than £1 million to ensure its operating future and in order to upgrade its load carrying capacity to current standards.
		The Council took the admirable decision to faithfully rebuild the fire damaged exterior and create new interiors within, enabling better access and circulation, an additional storey of teaching accommodation and a magnificent new atrium-like central hall, whilst restoring original features like the east-west corridor and former chapel ceiling.
	www.doorsopendays.org.uk /database/highlights.asp (464 words)

	Councillor Jim Harte Ward 38 Erskine Central
		On May 5th the people of Paisley and Renfrewshire North overwhelmingly voted to have Jim Sheridan as their representative at Westminster and helped return a Labour government for an historic third term.
		Here in Paisley and Renfrewshire North we still have problems to fix and Jim dedicated to working with his colleagues at Westminster, the European and Scottish Parliaments and Renfrewshire Council to ensure we deliver quality public services, a strong stable economy and safer communities for everyone.
		A massive majority of 11,001 sent a clear message to the other parties that labour is the only party that will deliver on the NHS, Education, the Economy and Law and Order.
	www.councillor-jim-harte.org.uk /campaign.htm (464 words)

	Watermill Hotel, Paisley, Renfrewshire
		Built on the site of a 17th Century Flour Mill and retaining the original mill façade, the hotel preserves the original character of the historic building whilst offering modern levels of comfort, having been recently renovated.
		The Watermill Paisley is the ideal base, with scenic Loch Lomond to the north and Ayrshire, Robert Burns country, to the south.
		There's plenty to see and do - from the stunning Paisley Abbey to ten pin bowling and the Lagon Leisure Centre with its pool, health club and ice rink, all just minutes from the hotel.
	www.smoothhound.co.uk /hotels/watermill.html (464 words)

	Lanarkshire -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		It is bounded to the south by the historic county of Dumfriesshire, to the east by Peeblesshire, Midlothian, and West Lothian, to the north by Stirlingshire and Dunbartonshire, and to the west by Renfrewshire and Ayrshire.
		It lies mostly within the historic county of Lanarkshire, but the area around Cumbernauld in the north is part of the historic county of Dunbartonshire, and the council area's northernmost extension, around Kilsyth, belongs to the historic county of Stirlingshire.
		South Lanarkshire extends from the heavily urbanized southern periphery of the Glasgow metropolitan area, where most of the population live, to the extensive agricultural countryside of the south, which accounts for most of the area.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9046995?tocId=9046995 (631 words)

	Tourist Scotland - Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley
		To the west lies Renfrewshire and the historic abbey of Paisley, the town whose weaving tradition developed the world famous Paisley Pattern.
		From the dramatic reaches of the Clyde Valley to the pulsating city streets of Glasgow and the glorious rural landscapes of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley is a destination with "diversity" as its calling card.
		From its source in the rolling Lanarkshire hills to its spectacular passage to the sea, the river's winding route echoes a heritage and culture that is every bit as valued and distinct as the city, towns and villages which emanate from its banks.
	www.scottravel.org /glasclyde.html (631 words)

	Peeblesshire -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		It is bounded to the south by the historic county of Dumfriesshire, to the east by Peeblesshire, Midlothian, and West Lothian, to the north by Stirlingshire and Dunbartonshire, and to the west by Renfrewshire and Ayrshire.
		royal burgh (town), Scottish Borders council area, historic county of Peeblesshire, Scotland, at the junction of Eddleston Water with the River Tweed.
		Peebles, which gained royal burgh status in 1367, grew up under the shelter of the royal castle, which was a favourite residence of the Scottish kings when they hunted in nearby Ettrick Forest.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9058940 (324 words)

	Mirago : Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Presbyterian: Church of Scotland: Churches
		St Columba Church of Scotland Kilmacolm - The activities of this friendly Renfrewshire church are provided together with information on St Columba, for whom the village and church are named.
		Dunblane Cathedral - Dunblane, Scotland - Information on the historic cathedral, worship services, organizations, and location.
		Melrose Parish Church, Scotland - The parish church close to the historic Melrose Abbey helps to maintain the Christian tradition of this Border Town.
	www.miragorobot.com /scripts/dir.aspx?cat=Top/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Presbyterian/Church_of_Scotland/Churches (324 words)

	Ralston - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nationally, the area falls within the Paisley North constituency of the Scottish Parliament and is represented in the UK Parliament as part of Paisley and Renfrewshire North.
		Despite Paisley's pre-1974 burgh boundary intersecting the Glasgow Road at the corner of Oldhall Road, today, the district is considered by many, including the local community council, to include the part of Paisley between Hawkhead Road and the historic Paisley-Ralston boundary.
		Primarily on account of its location on the main route between Renfrewshire and Glasgow, Ralston is well-served by local bus services.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ralston (1841 words)

	Glasgow Guesthouse, Glasgow Accommodation, Paisley, Renfrewshire – Makerston
		Glasgow Guesthouse, Glasgow Accommodation, Paisley, Renfrewshire andndash; Makerston
		Situated in Paisley's historic conservation area, the observatory was designed by John Honeyman in 1883.
		Like every pilgrimage centre, Paisley became a flourishing market; it had goods of its own to offer since the Abbey had brought together all kinds of craftsmen to serve its needs, and it was also a place of exchange for the surplus eggs and cheeses of the surrounding countryside.
	www.makerston.co.uk /paisley.html (1841 words)

	Inverclyde -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		industrial burgh (town) and port in Inverclyde council area, historic county of Renfrewshire, Scotland, on the southern shore of the Firth of Clyde west of Glasgow.
		Its economy historically depended on docks, shipbuilding, and marine engineering at Port Glasgow, Greenock, and Gourock.
		Inverclyde extends along the River Clyde and the Firth of Clyde on the north and encompasses an area of hills and valleys to the south.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9042660 (338 words)

	Campbeltown
		Lowlanders from Ayrshire and Renfrewshire settled in the town in the 17th Century, enhancing its status as a burgh of barony (1667) and a royal burgh (1700).
		Campbeltown is the historic Royal Burgh, occupied continuously for over 8000 years.
		Campbeltown is the chief town and port of the Kintyre Peninsula and sits at the head of Campbeltown Loch, 38 miles south of
	www.visitkintyre.info /places/Campbeltown/campbeltown.htm (338 words)

	Campbeltown
		Lowlanders from Ayrshire and Renfrewshire settled in the town in the 17th Century, enhancing its status as a burgh of barony (1667) and a royal burgh (1700).
		Campbeltown is the historic Royal Burgh, occupied continuously for over 8000 years.
		Campbeltown is the chief town and port of the Kintyre Peninsula and sits at the head of Campbeltown Loch, 38 miles south of
	www.campbeltown.info /places/Campbeltown/campbeltown.htm (362 words)

	Greater Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Scotland Tourist Information
		From the spectacular coastal hills around Inverclyde and the country parks, historic towns and heritage sites of Renfrewshire and Lanarkshire, to the sheltered woodlands of the Clyde Valley, Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley is Scotland in miniature.
		Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, is one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan destinations in Europe - a city of culture, a city of design, a city for everyone!
		Greater Glasgow and the Clyde Valley also has a wide range of sports and leisure facilities, both indoor and outdoor - from Football to Golf, Archery to Water Skiing, and much more.
	www.activity-scotland.org.uk /glasgow-atb.htm (150 words)

	FreisslerSoft Books Burgh
		Historic Forfar: The Archaeological Implications of Development (Scottish Burgh Survey (Series).)
		Burgh of Barrhead, Renfrewshire: official guide and industrial review
		Excavations in the Medieval Burgh of Perth, 1979-1981
	www.freisslersoft.com /bu/Book_Burgh.html (315 words)

	Barrhead Heritage Trail Home
		Barrhead’s historic past is now showcased by East Renfrewshire Council and Barrhead, Neilston and Uplawmoor Area Committee in the form of a new heritage trail.
		At every location of the Barrhead heritage trail’s 25 sites, which include centuries old churches, 18th century inns, the railway station and Arthurlie FC& football ground, circular commemorative blue plaques, giving a brief description of each location, have been erected.
		The oldest site on the trail is the Arthurlie Cross, a 9th century carved stone and a plaque has also been erected at the former home of Glasgow tearoom entrepreneur Miss Kate Cranston, who lived in a villa at 39 Carlibar Road after she married the third provost of Barrhead, John Cochrane, in 1892.
	www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk /barrheadheritagetrail.htm (209 words)

	Graham Technology - Powering Process, Powering Technology
		Staff at Renfrewshire-based software solutions company, Graham Technology, say they’re not surprised their offices have been recognized as one of the best in the country.
		The company's headquarters, India of Inchinnan, scooped the award 'Best Re-Use of an Historic Building at the Scottish Design Awards.
		Beardmores constructed the largest bombers for the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War, In a specially designed hangar, many of the R series airships were built, including the R34 - which completed the first transatlantic air crossing in both directions in 1919.
	www.grahamtechnology.com /Home/AboutUs/News/NewsItem.jsp?id=n15106 (209 words)

	South Lanarkshire -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		It is bounded to the south by the historic county of Dumfriesshire, to the east by Peeblesshire, Midlothian, and West Lothian, to the north by Stirlingshire and Dunbartonshire, and to the west by Renfrewshire and Ayrshire.
		South Lanarkshire extends from the heavily urbanized southern periphery of the Glasgow metropolitan area, where most of the population live, to the extensive agricultural countryside of the south, which accounts for most of the area.
		A triangular-shaped continent, South America is bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by the Pacific Ocean, and on the north by the Caribbean Sea.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9024488 (834 words)

	Strathclyde Police Pipe Band - Latest News
		The competition held in the grounds of the very old and historic castle which was a fortified tower house built for Robert II on his accession to the throne of Scotland in 1371.
		He is 15 years of age and attends Linwood High School, Renfrewshire.
		Founded by Sir Robert Peel in 1829, the original establishment of 1,000 officers policed a seven-mile radius from Charing Cross and a population of less than 2 million.
	www.strathpol-pipeband.com /news.htm (10194 words)

	Renfrewshire
		Historic Renfrewshire also includes several areas annexed to and subsequently enveloped by neighbouring Glasgow in the 1920s.
		The 1975-96 district of Renfrew covered a slightly larger area, and included the towns of Barrhead, Neilston and Uplawmoor, which, following the abolition of Strathclyde Region in 1996, were transferred into the new East Renfrewshire authority.
		The traditional county of Renfrewshire covers a much larger region, including areas today administered as Inverclyde and East Renfrewshire.
	www.keywordmage.net /re/renfrewshire.html (117 words)

	Pictures of Eastwood Golf Club, Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. Eastwood Golf Club hotels, accommodation, Photographs, history, maps and attractions
		Scotland > East Renfrewshire > Barrhead > Eastwood Golf Club
		Exploring the most Picturesque and Historic parts of England..
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	www.picturesofengland.com /Scotland/East_Renfrewshire/Barrhead/Eastwood_Golf_Club (284 words)

	Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland - Things to see and do in our area
		Paisley is Scotland's largest town and one of its most historic.
		Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland - Things to see and do in our area
		Visit Scotland's commercial capital and sample the best shopping in the UK outside of London.
	www.makerston.co.uk /ourarea.html (55 words)

	ONS Coding System [Definition]
		Bordering onto Argyll and Bute, Stirling, East Dunbartonshire, the City of Glasgow, and Renfrewshire, it incorporates most of the old Dumbarton District Council and Clydebank District Council areas (indeed, the authority was initially called Dumbarton and Clydebank before the name was changed to West Dunbartonshire)....
		Angus Angus is one of the historic counties and also one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland and a Lieutenancy Area.
		Clackmannanshire Clackmannanshire is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, and a Lieutenancy Area, bordering onto the areas of Perth and Kinross, Stirling and Fife.
	www.wikimirror.com /ONS_coding_system (55 words)

	HISTORIC AND TITLED FAMILIES
		MORAY, E), one of the post-Norman Conquest magnates in Britain, though himself of Breton origins, was made hereditary Great Steward of Scotland by David I, receiving the lands of Kerkert and Strathgryffe, later to be called Renfrewshire, from the king.
		For the Fitzgeralds of Glin, one of Ireland’s great landed gentry families, a captivating castle home in a 500-acre wooded demesne serves as a constant reminder of some 900 years of history, shaped by the exploits of Norman adventurers and the creation of a great Irish lordship in the province of South Munster.
		His humble, eighteenth-century "snacking" habit was seen as so unusual among the wealthy of the time, and became so typical of the earl's informal, time-pressed lifestyle, that the family's name was to be linked with it inextricably.
	www.burkes-libraries.com /sites/common/sitepages/at-f.asp (55 words)

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