Auchenback

Settlement in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Auchenback

Masonic Lodge, Barrhead Sits on Cochrane Street. Upper floor looks to be residential. — Masonic Lodge, Barrhead Credit: wfmillar

Auchenback is a small residential area located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is situated approximately 10 miles southwest of Glasgow and is part of the larger town of Barrhead. With a population of around 6,000 residents, Auchenback is a close-knit community known for its friendly atmosphere.

The area is predominantly made up of residential housing, with a mix of both council and private properties. The architecture in Auchenback is varied, ranging from traditional Scottish homes to more modern developments. There are also a number of green spaces and parks scattered throughout the area, providing residents with ample opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure.

Auchenback is well-served by public transportation, with regular bus services connecting the area to nearby towns and cities. The nearby Barrhead train station also provides easy access to Glasgow and other surrounding areas.

In terms of amenities, Auchenback has a small selection of shops, including convenience stores and local businesses. The nearby town of Barrhead offers a wider range of shopping and dining options. There are also several schools in the area, providing education for children of all ages.

Overall, Auchenback offers a peaceful and family-friendly environment for its residents. With its convenient location and strong sense of community, it continues to be a desirable place to live in Renfrewshire.

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Auchenback Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.791918/-4.376766 or Grid Reference NS5157. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Masonic Lodge, Barrhead

Sits on Cochrane Street. Upper floor looks to be residential.

wfmillar

Bourock Parish Church, Barrhead

War Memorial stands in front of church.

wfmillar

Bourock Parish Church Hall, Barrhead

War Memorial stands in front of church.

wfmillar

Sheep Grazing near Neilston

Sun on the distant Campsie Fells over Glasgow. Newhouse Cottages on the right.

wfmillar

Bourock Parish Church, Barrhead

Church of Scotland Link

wfmillar

Railway Bridge, Neilston

Allowing field access under the Neilston/Rutherglen branch line.

wfmillar

Railway Bridge, Neilston

Allowing field access under the Neilston/Rutherglen branch line. Looking through to Springfield Road from farmland.

wfmillar

Springfield Road, Minor Road

Neilston Railway branch line to the left.

wfmillar

Masonic Lodge, Barrhead.

Lodge Union & Crown No.307 & Lodge Randolph No.1434, Barrhead.

Jim Campbell

Outflow from Glanderston Dam

This outflow channel is viewed from the embankment beside the reservoir.

Alec MacKinnon

Barrhead railway station, Renfrewshire

Opened in 1848 by the Glasgow Barrhead & Neilston Direct Railway, on the line which runs from Glasgow to Kilmarnock. View north east towards Nitshill and Glasgow. For a similar view 44 years previously, see NS4959 : Barrhead Station.

Nigel Thompson

Field near Glanderston

The field, and the trees in it, are on the south side of the single-track road that runs along the wee wood beside Glanderston Dam. Balgray Reservoir is glimpsed across the fields to the right.

Alec MacKinnon

Junction of Springhill Road and Glanderston Road

The picture looks along Springhill Road as it heads downhill towards Barrhead. Glanderston Road is on the right.

Alec MacKinnon

Moss-covered dyke beside Glanderston Road

On the south side of Glanderston Road in the lee of a little rise, and bordering the wee wood, this dyke must see little sunshine. Presumably this is why it is so heavily covered in moss.

Alec MacKinnon

Start of the route to the Fereneze Braes in Barrhead

This rather inauspicious spot between 2 houses is the start of an excellent walk over the Fereneze Braes. It is worth noting that though there are clearly defined paths on the Fereneze Braes, they rarely correspond to paths marked on the OS map. However the routes are so well signposted that a map is really not required. At the start you have to squeeze through a small gap in parallel fences. There are a few more like this on the walk. This is clearly designed to make it very difficult to take even a bike - a good idea.

G Laird

Railway Bridge between Barrhead and Neilston

The road is Springfield Road, an unclassified road between Barrhead and Neilston. The railway bridge carries the line between Neilston and Patterton railway stations.

G Laird