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Johnstone (Scots: Johnstoun, [2] Scottish Gaelic: Baile Iain) [3] is a town in the administrative area of Renfrewshire and larger historic county of the same name, in the west central Lowlands of Scotland.
With its own story inextricably linked to the rise and fall of cotton thread in Renfrewshire, Johnstone is a fascinating place to visit. The town’s main industry was cotton thread. Mills were powered by the Black Cart Water to the north of Johnstone.
History and heritage of Johnstone. First envisioned by its laird, John Houston, in 1782, the owner of the nearby Easter Cochrane estate– soon rechristened as Johnstone Castle– would turn his vision of a new, prosperous town into a reality.
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Johnstone is a town located in the council area of Renfrewshire, in the west central Lowlands of Scotland, approximately 12 miles west of Glasgow city center. It is situated on the banks of the Black Cart Water river and is known for its rich history, strong community spirit, and thriving town center.
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The museum, located in Johnstone, Scotland, near Paisley and Glasgow, has an excellent collection of technology, maps, photographs and texts spanning hundreds of years. The region was a center of the textile trade for centuries and diversified into machine tool manufacturing, frequently associated with shipbuilding.
