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- The development began in 1971 with the building of both privately owned and rented accommodation which boosted the town's population by around 10,000. Having established itself as a thriving commuter town, the 1990s saw the building of larger and more expensive housing, aimed at more affluent property buyers.
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Erskine is a commuter town at the western extent of the Greater Glasgow conurbation, bordering Bishopton to the west and Renfrew, Inchinnan, Paisley and Glasgow Airport to the south. Originally a small village settlement, the town has expanded since the 1960s as the site of development as an overspill town , boosting the population to over 15,000.
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From the reign of Alexander II of Scotland onwards, the Erskine clan held sway over the land and retained it as their barony. The name Erskine roughly translates from old British as ‘green rising ground’. The family lineage begins with Henry De Erskine and would stretch for centuries. In 1226, Erskine Castlewas erected. No physical aspect of the ca...
In around 1828 Major General Robert W Stuart, the 11th Lord Blantyre, moved to the area. He had played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars. On his return Erskine was set to be graced by one of its most long-standing and significant buildings. Stuart hired famous architect Sir Robert Smirke to oversee the design of Erskine House. Although he was s...
Throughout the years, Erskine had remained a relatively close-knit community with population numbers remaining in the low hundreds. However, the construction of the railways saw an influx of new families as people moved out of the cities. In 1916, the long uninhabited Erskine House would become The Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sai...
After generations of safely transporting both people and products alike over the Clyde, the Erskine ferry was rendered obsolete. Thanks to the construction of the Erskine Bridge. The bridge was designed by William Brown OBE of Freeman Fox & Partners. It was formally opened by Princess Anne in 1971 and is now estimated to see over 35,000 vehicles pe...
Home to Renfrewshire’s only beach, Boden Boo, and iconic views across the water, Erskine is an outdoor delight. Easily reachable by bike, bus or car, why not come and immerse yourself in this charming town.
Erskine is a commuter town at the western extent of the Glasgow conurbation, bordering Bishopton to the north and Renfrew, Inchinnan, Paisley and Glasgow Airport to the south. Originally a small village settlement, Erskine has expanded since the 1970s as a new town, boosting the population to over 15,000.
Jan 10, 2020 · Reportedly there was always a fjord in the area, but this solidified what would eventually become the main thoroughfare between Old Kilpatrick and Dunbartonshire. The 90’s saw an influx of new housing and therefore people which landed Erskine firmly in the ‘commuter town’ category something it holds on to today.
Having established itself as a thriving commuter town, the 1990s saw the building of larger and more expensive housing, aimed at more affluent property buyers. Due to apprehension about further expansion of the town, several proposals for further large housing developments have been rejected.
Erskine is a commuter town at the western extent of the Greater Glasgow conurbation, bordering Bishopton to the west and Renfrew, Inchinnan, Paisley and Glasgow Airport to the south. Originally a small village settlement, the town has expanded since the 1960s as the site of development as an overspill town, boosting the population to over 15,000.
A soulless small town on the south side of the River Clyde, Erskine is situated 5 miles (8 km) north of Paisley. Developed by the Scottish Special Housing Association, it was one of the first post-war new towns.
