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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RenfrewshireRenfrewshire - Wikipedia

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   Renfrewshire is located in the west central Lowlands. It borders East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City council area, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire and West Dunbartonshire, and lies on the southern bank of the River Clyde. The current council area of Renfrewshire was established in 1996.

2. www.britannica.com › place › RenfrewshireRenfrewshire | Scotland, Map, & History | Britannica

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   Renfrewshire, council area and historic county, west-central Scotland, stretching along the south bank of the River Clyde in the north and along the shore of the Firth of Clyde in the west. It encompasses largely urbanized lowlands along the River Clyde and hills in the south and west.

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3. www.wikiwand.com › en › articlesRenfrewshire - Wikiwand

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   Renfrewshire is located in the west central Lowlands. It borders East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City council area, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire and West Dunbartonshire, and lies on the southern bank of the River Clyde. The current council area of Renfrewshire was established in 1996.

4. paisley.is › stories-from-renfrewshire › the-historyThe history and heritage of Renfrewshire's places - Paisley.is

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   From ancient Roman settlements, grand castles and influential World War II ships, we’ve got stories to tell. We’ve been home to unique ferry crossings, iconic landmarks, and revolutionary industry. The history and heritage of Renfrewshire is woven with Scottish heros, patterns and weaver poets.

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5. www.historyhit.com › guides › best-historic-sites-in6 of the Best Historic Sites in Renfrewshire | Historical ...

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   Jul 14, 2022 · Located right next to Glasgow, the historic county of Renfrewshire may not be big as some of its neighbours, but it still boasts an array of historic sites. The town of Paisley in particular is home to many fascinating attractions, from a grand medieval abbey to the relics of its former industrial glory.

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6. blog.nls.uk › zoom-into-renfrewshireZoom into Renfrewshire – National Library of Scotland Blog

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   The west and south of the council area is more rural and features many small towns and villages, as well as areas of natural interest such as the Castle Semple Loch and parts of the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. Where to find local collections: The Heritage Centre, Paisley.

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   Where is Renfrewshire?

   • Renfrewshire is located in the west central Lowlands. It borders East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City council area, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire and West Dunbartonshire, and lies on the southern bank of the River Clyde. The current council area of Renfrewshire was established in 1996.

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   What is Greater Renfrewshire?

   • The three council areas together are sometimes referred to as Greater Renfrewshire to distinguish them from the council area called Renfrewshire. The town of Paisley is the area's main settlement and centre of local government. The area also contains the historic county town of Renfrew.

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   What was the traditional area of Renfrewshire?

   • The traditional area of the county of Renfrewshire also included what are now the separate unitary council areas of Inverclyde, to the north-west, and East Renfrewshire, to the south-east. The traditional county of Renfrewshire was bordered by Dunbartonshire, Lanarkshire and Ayrshire.

   Scotfax: Renfrewshire Information on Undiscovered Scotland

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   What does Renfrewshire mean?

   • The term Renfrewshire may also be used to refer to the larger historic county, which was established in the fifteenth century. The three council areas of Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, and East Renfrewshire together form the Renfrewshire lieutenancy area.

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   Is Renfrewshire a traditional county?

   • Historically, Renfrewshire was one of the 34 traditional counties of Scotland, though the area it covered was much larger than modern Renfrewshire. The traditional area of the county of Renfrewshire also included what are now the separate unitary council areas of Inverclyde, to the north-west, and East Renfrewshire, to the south-east.

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   What makes Renfrewshire unique?

   • We’ve been home to unique ferry crossings, iconic landmarks, and revolutionary industry. The history and heritage of Renfrewshire is woven with Scottish heros, patterns and weaver poets. From Industrialists and artisits to inventors and faith leaders.

   History and heritage of Renfrewshire’s towns and villages - Paisley

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8. www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk › renfrewshireScotfax: Renfrewshire Information on Undiscovered Scotland

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   Information about plus maps and images of the Renfrewshire council area on Undiscovered Scotland.