Craigend, East

Settlement in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Craigend, East

Bonded warehouses Some of the many bonded warehouses beside the River Clyde on a sunny afternoon with hardly a cloud in the sky. — Bonded warehouses Credit: Richard Sutcliffe

Craigend is a small residential area located in East Renfrewshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 8 miles south of Glasgow city center, it is nestled between the towns of Barrhead and Pollok. The area is primarily composed of low-rise housing and has a population of around 5,000 residents.

Craigend boasts a convenient location, with excellent transport links to nearby towns and the city center. The M77 motorway runs adjacent to the area, providing quick and easy access to Glasgow and other parts of Scotland. Additionally, regular bus services connect Craigend to surrounding areas, making it easily accessible for commuters and residents alike.

The community in Craigend benefits from a range of amenities and facilities. There are several parks and green spaces in the area, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure. Local shops, supermarkets, and restaurants cater to the day-to-day needs of residents, while nearby retail parks provide a wider range of shopping options.

Education is well catered for in Craigend, with a number of primary and secondary schools in the vicinity. The area is known for its strong sense of community, with various local groups and organizations promoting social engagement and community cohesion.

Overall, Craigend provides a peaceful and friendly environment for its residents, while also offering easy access to the amenities and opportunities of nearby towns and cities.

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Craigend, East Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.899068/-4.458873 or Grid Reference NS4670. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bonded warehouses

Some of the many bonded warehouses beside the River Clyde on a sunny afternoon with hardly a cloud in the sky.

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Dalmuir Waste Water Treatment Works

Seen from across the River Clyde. Large numbers of gulls are on the water beside the outfall.

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The Rashilee Light

A navigation beacon on the south bank of the River Clyde. The green compressed gas cylinder used to power the light, but it is now powered by a small solar panel on the southwest side at the top beside the light. See Canmore Link

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The Rashilee Light

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The Rashilee Light

. The Erskine Bridge is visible in the distance.

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Flaking paint and graffiti

The green paint on the compressed gas cylinder used to power the Rashilee Light NS4770 : The Rashilee Light is flaking and has also been covered by some colourful graffiti.

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Park Quay

Disused quay on the River Clyde.

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Sign for Newshot Island Local Nature Reserve

Erskine's only Nature Reserve. The Inner Clyde estuary is an internationally designated site for the protection of wintering wading birds.

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Newshot Island Boat Graveyard

Two of about 50 barges, punts and other vessels abandoned in the mud between Erskine and Newshot Island. Many of these were used during the deepening of the channel of the River Clyde in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Newshot Island

Despite the name, Newshot Island isn't actually an island, as it is connected to the southern bank of the River Clyde. The Inner Clyde estuary is an internationally designated site for the protection of wintering wading birds. The NHS Golden Jubilee Hospital can be seen on the other side of the river.

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