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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 ...
The Erskine Bridge is a multi span cable-stayed box girder bridge spanning the River Clyde in west central Scotland. [2] The bridge connects West Dunbartonshire with Renfrewshire and can be used by all types of motor vehicles , cyclists and pedestrians .
The MGM Muthu Glasgow River Hotel, formerly the Erskine Bridge Hotel & Spa is situated on the banks of the River Clyde in Erskine, Renfrewshire. The hotel takes its name from the nearby Erskine Bridge and Clyde River. Originally named the Esso Motor Hotel Erskine, it opened in 1971. It was originally planned and owned by the oil company Esso. [1]
In 1497 Alexander Erskine, third Lord Erskine constructed Alloa Tower, a massive tower that would be the seat of the clan chiefs for the next three hundred years. [2] The third Lord Erskine's son was killed in 1513 at the Battle of Flodden. [2] John Erskine, fifth Lord Erskine was guardian and tutor of James V of Scotland. [2]
Jul 2, 2021 · Published 2nd Jul 2021, 04:55 BST. New images are published today to mark the 50th anniversary of a bridge over the Clyde which was once the longest crossing of its type in the world. The Erskine ...
On 23 September 1675, Mary Erskine married her second husband, James Hair, in North Leith. [1] James Hair was a chemist, and owned a chemist's shop on the High Street. He was considerably younger than Mary Erskine, but he too died in 1683. By the contract of marriage, Mary Erskine inherited most of what belonged to her husband.
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Local History. Erskine, Bishopton and Inchinnan is an area with lots of historic interest – including places and events that connect us to Scotland’s story. We’d like to develop this part of the website with the support of the knowledge and skills of the community. Please get in touch if you have ideas for this or any local history ...
