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Renfrew
Glasgow - A Portrait Glasgow from the Air


Photographs of the Town of Renfrew

 on the River Clyde

in the West of Scotland


Town Centre of Renfrew

Town Centre of Renfrew

Renfrew is some 6 miles ( 10km ) to the west of Glasgow.

Renfrew has royal burgh status and is the county town of Renfrewshire.

Renfrew is at the confluence of the River Clyde and the River Cart.

 A passenger ferry crosses the River Clyde from Renfrew to Yoker.



Town Hall in Renfrew

Town Hall in Renfrew

The steeple was built in 1872

 to replace an earlier town hall on the site

 which dated from 1670.


The design is a mixture of French and Gothic styles

and the tower is 105ft in height.



Town Hall in Renfrew






Catholic Cathedral of Saint Mirin in Paisley

The mercat cross and war memorial in Renfrew Town Centre.

A mercat cross is a market cross

found in cities and towns in Scotland

 at the central site for trade and commerce.

 It was originally a place where merchants would gather

 and later became the focal point for town events

 such as executions, announcements and proclamations.





The Victory Baths Building in Renfrew

The Victory Baths in Renfrew

- an Edwardian Building from 1921





The Police Station Building in Renfrew

The Police Station Building in Renfrew




Town Centre of Renfrew

Town Centre of Renfrew




The Parish Church in Renfrew

The Old Parish Church  in Renfrew




Yoker Renfrew Ferry on River Clyde Walkway in Glasgow

Former Car Ferry across the River Clyde

from Yoker to Renfrew
Has now been replaced by a passenger-only ferry service

 across the 200 metres wide River Clyde

 between Renfrew on the south bank

and Yoker on the north bank.


Renfrew, Paisley & Gleniffer Braes Gallery Photo Gallery


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