Bargarran

Settlement in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Bargarran

The Erskine Bridge The A898 crossing the River Clyde. — The Erskine Bridge Credit: Eirian Evans

Bargarran is a small village located in the county of Renfrewshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 9 miles west of the town of Paisley, it falls within the council area of Renfrewshire. The village is bordered by the towns of Erskine, Inchinnan, and Bishopton.

Historically, Bargarran was primarily an agricultural community, with farming being the main occupation of its residents. However, with the expansion of nearby towns and cities, the village has seen some changes in recent years. Many of the traditional farms have been replaced by residential developments, attracting new residents to the area.

The village is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere. It has a population of around 1,500 people, and amenities within the village include a primary school, a few local shops, and a community center. The nearby towns offer additional amenities and services, ensuring that residents have access to a range of facilities.

Bargarran is surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. There are several walking and cycling routes in the area, allowing residents to explore the natural beauty of Renfrewshire. Additionally, the village is well-connected by road and public transport, with regular bus services connecting it to Paisley and other nearby towns.

Overall, Bargarran offers a peaceful and rural setting, while still providing easy access to nearby urban areas.

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Bargarran Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.908661/-4.467257 or Grid Reference NS4571. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Erskine Bridge

The A898 crossing the River Clyde.

Eirian Evans

The River Clyde

Seen through the barrier of the Erskine Bridge.

Eirian Evans

The Erskine Bridge

A zoomed view from about 1km away. A heavy rain shower has just passed through, and the spray from vehicles crossing the bridge is visible even from this distance.

Richard Sutcliffe

The Erskine Bridge

A zoomed view from about 1km away. Although there is still a bit of surface spray, conditions are better than about 40 minutes earlier NS4672 : The Erskine Bridge.

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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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The Erskine Bridge

The two pylons are much closer than the bridge.

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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.

Richard Sutcliffe