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- Come and visit Erskine—a bustling new town and your gateway to the highlands. With great travel links, incredible nature and a thriving community, read on to learn about whats on offer as you visit Erksine.
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Come and visit Erskine—a bustling new town and your gateway to the highlands. With great travel links, incredible nature and a thriving community, read on to learn about whats on offer as you visit Erksine. The Erskine Bridge is your gateway to Loch Lomond and the Scottish Highlands.
Jan 10, 2020 · So if you had to spend some holiday time in Erskine, what would you get up to? We took a Five Minute Spare look, to try and find out. The Best Erskine Attractions
- Early Erskine
- An Iconic House
- 20th Century Erskine
- Iconic Transport Links
- Discover Erskine For Yourself
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 (/ ˈɜːrskɪn /, Scots: Erskin, Scottish Gaelic: Arasgain) is a town in the council area of Renfrewshire, and historic county of the same name, situated in the West Central Lowlands of Scotland. It lies on the southern bank of the River Clyde, providing the lowest crossing to the north bank of the river at the Erskine Bridge ...
Apr 24, 2022 · If you're looking for a peaceful, quiet spot, this might not be the ideal location. But if you don’t mind a bit of background noise and want to enjoy impressive views of the Clyde, the Erskine Bridge is definitely worth a visit on a sunny day.
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