Known as the Cradle of the Royal Stewarts, the town of Renfrew in the West of Scotland has been in league with royalty for centuries. Renfrew was granted Royal Burgh status in 1397. All of the High Stewart Kings were laid to rest on the grounds of nearby Paisley Abbey, and the area of Renfrewshire was the stamping ground of a young man from Elderslie by the name of William Wallace. He and his family were vassals of the Stewart Kings, and per-haps it was here in the bosom of Renfrewshire that the radical patriotism that sustained the resistance during the First War of Scottish Independence was born. It is mildly ironic that it would be King James VI Stewart that would see the Marriage of the Thistle and The Rose unite the crowns of Scotland and England, when so much blood was spilt in his name. Nowadays it is Prince Charles who holds the position as the Baron of Ren-frew, and, thankfully, medieval bloodshed is now a thing firmly of the past. Renfrew only relinquished its status as administrative hub for Renfrewshire in 1975, when the government set about augmenting the structure of local government throughout the UK. Renfrew’s larger cousin Paisley now shoulders this burden, and Renfrew is now a town with a large commuter population. Just six miles from Glasgow, and a short drive from Paisley, Renfrew has excellent transport links, and is on hand for Glas-gow airport. Those addicted to shopping will find the shopping complex at Braehead to be just the fix they need, and all those driven to the edge by melting credit cards and screaming children can let off some steam at the adjoining X-scape centre, where snowboarding is among the many bone threatening activities for adrenaline junkies to get their jollies. Sitting where the River Cart joins the River Clyde, Renfrew made its money in shipbuilding, in the days when Glasgow and all of the towns on the Clyde donned tools and broke sweat on the yards. Times have changed, but like many towns in the west of Scotland, Renfrew has recovered through a balanced diet of retail and en-gineering.
Budget
Travelodge Glasgow Braehead *book online*
Dentist
Dental Surgery
The Dental Surgery
Doctor
Dr S Ajanabi
The Health Centre
Estate Agent
Walker Laird Solicitors & Estate Agents
Walker Laird Solicitors & Estate Agents
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Inn
Pub and Bar
Black Bull
Braehead Tavern
Broadway Viscount
Cross Keys Bar
Galloways Bar
Kind Man
Victoria Bar
Wallace Bar
Restaurant
Le Gourmet - The Ivy
Palm Court Carverie
School
Moorpark Primary School
Newmains Primary School
Renfrew High School
Trinity High School
Solicitor
Taxi
Arkleston Radio Cars Ltd
Clyde One Cars
Vet
Shops
Flower Pot
Scales & Tails
F A Parkinson Chemist Ltd
Angus H Baird
Hallmark Cards
Pets At Home
Places to Stay near Renfrew
Ferry Inn (0.55 miles)
The Ferry Inn is located on the south bank of the River Clyde beside the famous Renfrew Ferry. Open 7 days a week, offering a warm and friendly welcome to ... More
Travelodge Glasgow Braehead (0.69 miles)
Travelodge Glasgow Braehead is located 4 miles from Glasgow Airport, 24 miles from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, and is less than a mile to Xscape - Braehead. Also nearby you will find: Glasgow Ski & Snowboard ... More | visit website
Glynhill Hotel & Leisure Club (1.08 miles)
This commended 145-bedroom full service hotel is ideally located for the West of Scotland, only 5 minutes from Glasgow International Airport, Braehead Shopping Centre, Xscape Leisure Park and 10 minutes from Glasgow city centre. Facilities ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Glasgow Airport (1.84 miles)
Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport (2.00 miles)
Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport makes for an inviting home-from-home within the complex of Glasgow International Airport. You can catch the bus 24 hours a day from the airport to Glasgow city centre, 10 minutes away. ... More | visit website
Lomond Airport Hotel (2.28 miles)
Welcome to the Lomond Airport Hotel, part of the reputable Lomond Hotels Group. We offer a modest and informal setting which will comfortably cater for your stay. Within close proximity ... More
Beardmore Hotel (2.40 miles)
The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre is one of a rare breed. It is a luxury hotel but with an informal ambiance and professional, yet friendly, staff. Located on the banks of ... More
Manor Park B&B (2.42 miles)
Situated in Glasgow's fashionable West End. A family run licensed hotel. The Hotel has been restored to its former glory offering personal service at affordable prices, with only a short distance to ... More
Travelodge Glasgow Airport (2.53 miles)
Watermill Hotel (2.74 miles)
Situated in the Heart of Historic Paisley, built on a the site of a 17th century flour mill and reatining the original mill facade, whilst offering modern levels of comfort. ... More
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