Glenburn

Settlement in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Glenburn

Dry-stone wall and fence The space between the wall and fence is more worn than the surrounding moorland because, as shown on the map, the route between them is part of a footpath. For a good summary of that path, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/369064">NS4859 : Paisley - Brownside Braes - Harelaw Reservoir</a>.

The same fence and wall are shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2308667">NS4860 : Dry-stone wall and fence</a>, which was taken at a point about 270 metres further along the same path. — Dry-stone wall and fence Credit: Lairich Rig

Glenburn is a suburban area located in the county of Renfrewshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 3 miles south of the town of Paisley, Glenburn is a well-established residential district with a population of over 7,000 people.

The area is known for its picturesque surroundings, with the Gleniffer Braes Country Park to the south providing stunning views and ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and picnicking. The park also offers a range of facilities including a visitor center, play areas, and a network of trails.

Glenburn itself boasts a mix of housing types, ranging from traditional, semi-detached houses to more modern developments. The area benefits from several local amenities, including a shopping center, supermarkets, and a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants. There are also several schools within the vicinity, catering to both primary and secondary education.

Transport links in Glenburn are well-developed, with regular bus services connecting the area to Paisley, as well as other nearby towns and cities. The nearby M8 motorway provides easy access to Glasgow, which is approximately 9 miles east of Glenburn. Additionally, the area is served by two train stations, Paisley St James and Paisley Gilmour Street, both within a short distance.

Overall, Glenburn offers residents a peaceful, suburban lifestyle with easy access to both the natural beauty of Gleniffer Braes Country Park and the urban amenities of Paisley and Glasgow.

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Glenburn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.820596/-4.437027 or Grid Reference NS4761. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dry-stone wall and fence

The space between the wall and fence is more worn than the surrounding moorland because, as shown on the map, the route between them is part of a footpath. For a good summary of that path, see NS4859 : Paisley - Brownside Braes - Harelaw Reservoir. The same fence and wall are shown in NS4860 : Dry-stone wall and fence, which was taken at a point about 270 metres further along the same path.

Lairich Rig

Signpost at footpath junction

The signpost is located at a three-way junction of paths. The sign pointing to the left says "Paisley", and points along the route shown in NS4859 : Dry-stone wall and fence and NS4860 : Dry-stone wall and fence. Another, pointing towards the photographer's position, reads "Killoch Glen via Glenburn Resr"; for that route, see NS4859 : Path to Glenburn Reservoir. The third, pointing in the opposite direction, reads "Barrhead / Killoch Glen via Harelaw Resr"; for a view back along that route, see NS4859 : Path from Killoch Glen.

Lairich Rig

Path to Glenburn Reservoir

This photograph, which was taken from beside the signpost that is shown in NS4859 : Signpost at footpath junction, shows one of the three paths that is indicated there. NS4760 : Glenburn Reservoir is visible about 240 metres ahead. For a view from a point a little further along the path, see NS4759 : Path to Glenburn Reservoir.

Lairich Rig

Path from Killoch Glen

For the previous part of the route, see NS4859 : Path from Killoch Glen. That path makes a sharp turn near NS4859 : Harelaw Reservoir. The present photograph shows the part of the route beyond that corner; it leads towards the signpost that is shown in NS4859 : Signpost at footpath junction. The top of that signpost is just visible in this photograph; it can be seen straight ahead on the path, with NS4760 : Glenburn Reservoir visible behind it.

Lairich Rig

Harelaw Reservoir

Unlike nearby NS4760 : Glenburn Reservoir, Harelaw Reservoir appears on the first-edition OS map, which was surveyed in 1858. The water level has been lowered considerably in recent years. Relative to the OS map that was current when this picture was taken, the photographer's position would be in the water of the reservoir, although not very far from the edge. The changes being made here are part of a Local Biodiversity Action Plan; this body of water will be de-classified as a reservoir. For other pictures, see NS4859 : Paisley - Brownside Braes - Harelaw Reservoir, NS4859 : Harelaw Reservoir, and NS4859 : Grazing on Fereneze Hills and Harelaw Reservoir.

Lairich Rig

Fereneze Golf Course

This is part of the course of Fereneze Golf Club. The picture was taken from near what used to be the edge of NS4859 : Harelaw Reservoir. See also NS4859 : Paisley - Brownside Braes - Harelaw Reservoir.

Lairich Rig

Path from Killoch Glen

For the previous part of the route, see NS4859 : Path from Killoch Glen. The present photograph was taken from about 100 metres further along the path. About 50 metres ahead, the route turns sharply to the left; the section beyond that corner is shown in NS4859 : Path from Killoch Glen.

Lairich Rig

Path from Killoch Glen

The footpath continues straight ahead; the gate on the left leads into a field instead. For a view from a point further along this path, see NS4859 : Path from Killoch Glen. Visible in the background, on the right, is part of a NS4859 : Fereneze Golf Course.

Lairich Rig

Path to Glenburn Reservoir

This is a view from a point further along the path that is shown in NS4859 : Path to Glenburn Reservoir; NS4760 : Glenburn Reservoir is visible ahead. Not far ahead, the wall and fence whose line the present photograph follows is met from the left by an old field boundary; see NS4759 : View along old field boundary. Still further ahead is NS4760 : The start of a path beside the Glenburn Reservoir.

Lairich Rig

View along old field boundary

This boundary is in the form of a dry-stone dyke, which is now in poor condition. It is marked on the first-edition OS map, which was surveyed in 1858, and it may be considerably older than that. See NS4759 : Path to Glenburn Reservoir, where the line of the boundary can be seen not far ahead, approaching the more recent wall from the left. The present photograph was taken from the point where the two meet. Even in this photograph, it is clear that at the top of the hill, among the trees, there are some ruins; one section lies directly beyond the far end of the field boundary, and a smaller section to the left. These are the remains of the farmstead of Duchallaw, which is shown on the first-edition OS map.

Lairich Rig

Highland Cows, Brownside Braes

Fenced off Glenburn Reservoir on the left.

wfmillar

An unnamed summit in the Fereneze Braes

A large cairn and a wind-battered beech tree at the summit. Despite the relatively modest height, there is a wonderful 360° panorama from the summit.

G Laird

Glenburn Reservoir

Viewed from an unnamed summit in the Fereneze Braes.

G Laird

Footbridge over the Harelaw Burn

The bridge is shown (as "FB") on the 1:25000 map. For more context, and for a view in the opposite direction, see NS4859 : Track beside golf course.

Lairich Rig

Track beside golf course

Part of Fereneze Golf Course is in the background. Not far ahead is a NS4859 : Footbridge over the Harelaw Burn.

Lairich Rig

Path on Brownside Braes

The path follows an old field boundary.

Richard Sutcliffe

Gate and signpost

Rough stones have recently been laid on the track at this point (compare with NS4859 : Signpost at footpath junction). The signpost points to Barrhead and Killoch Glen via Harelaw Resr to the left and Killoch Glen via Glenburn Resr to the right.

Richard Sutcliffe