Maukinhill

Settlement in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Maukinhill

Greenock Health & Care Centre The new health centre on Wellington Street, on the site of the former Wellington Academy. Opened in 2021 to replace the old health centre on nearby Duncan Street. — Greenock Health & Care Centre Credit: Thomas Nugent

Maukinhill is a small village located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 12 miles southwest of Glasgow, it is part of the wider Paisley area. Maukinhill is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and fields creating a tranquil atmosphere.

The village itself is home to a small but tight-knit community. The population is relatively small, with approximately 500 residents. Maukinhill has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back several centuries. The village has managed to retain its traditional charm, with many well-preserved stone buildings and historic landmarks.

One notable feature of Maukinhill is its close proximity to a number of outdoor recreational areas. The village sits on the edge of the Glennifer Braes Country Park, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and a variety of walking trails. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy activities such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in this beautiful natural setting.

Although Maukinhill is primarily a residential area, it benefits from its close proximity to nearby towns and cities. The village is well-connected by road, making it easy to access larger urban centers for employment, shopping, and entertainment. Additionally, there are several schools and amenities located in the nearby towns, ensuring that residents have access to essential services.

Overall, Maukinhill is a charming village with a strong sense of community and a beautiful natural setting. It offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle while still providing easy access to the amenities and opportunities of larger urban areas.

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Greenock Health & Care Centre The new health centre on Wellington Street, on the site of the former Wellington Academy. Opened in 2021 to replace the old health centre on nearby Duncan Street.

Greenock Health & Care Centre

The new health centre on Wellington Street, on the site of the former Wellington Academy. Opened in 2021 to replace the old health centre on nearby Duncan Street.

Greenock Health & Care Centre car park Serving the new (2021) health centre on Wellington Street, which is in the background.

Greenock Health & Care Centre car park

Serving the new (2021) health centre on Wellington Street, which is in the background.

Railway line in central Greenock The Gourock branch of the Inverclyde Line runs through three tunnels between Greenock Central station and the terminus at Gourock. This short stretch of exposed track is at King Street, with Greenock telephone exchange prominent.

Railway line in central Greenock

The Gourock branch of the Inverclyde Line runs through three tunnels between Greenock Central station and the terminus at Gourock. This short stretch of exposed track is at King Street, with Greenock telephone exchange prominent.

The Oak Mall The Crown Street entrance to the mall, with the A78 High Street above.

The Oak Mall

The Crown Street entrance to the mall, with the A78 High Street above.

Victoria House business centre On East Blackwhall Street, near Victoria Harbour.

Victoria House business centre

On East Blackwhall Street, near Victoria Harbour.

Greenock Baptist Church The former St Andrew&#039;s Church became home to Greenock Baptist Church in January 2015. Greenock Baptist Church was formed in 2008 when George Square Baptist Church and Orangefield Baptist Church united. This view is of the East Blackhall Street side of the building.

Greenock Baptist Church

The former St Andrew's Church became home to Greenock Baptist Church in January 2015. Greenock Baptist Church was formed in 2008 when George Square Baptist Church and Orangefield Baptist Church united. This view is of the East Blackhall Street side of the building.

Greenock Baptist Church The former St Andrew&#039;s Church became home to Greenock Baptist Church in January 2015. Greenock Baptist Church was formed in 2008 when George Square Baptist Church and Orangefield Baptist Church united. This view is from Carnock Street at East Blackhall Street.

Greenock Baptist Church

The former St Andrew's Church became home to Greenock Baptist Church in January 2015. Greenock Baptist Church was formed in 2008 when George Square Baptist Church and Orangefield Baptist Church united. This view is from Carnock Street at East Blackhall Street.

Trade retail units on Carwood Street Plumbing and electrical suppliers are amongst the types of businesses which operate here.

Trade retail units on Carwood Street

Plumbing and electrical suppliers are amongst the types of businesses which operate here.

Empress Court Home to a variety of businesses, just off the A8 road at Victoria Harbour.

Empress Court

Home to a variety of businesses, just off the A8 road at Victoria Harbour.

Empress Court Home to a variety of businesses, just off the A8 road at Victoria Harbour.

Empress Court

Home to a variety of businesses, just off the A8 road at Victoria Harbour.

Greenock Town Hall The hall is currently operating as a vaccination centre, mainly providing boosters to combat the New Omicron variant of Covid-19. This view shows the east end of the carriageway (currently under renovation) which runs through the building.

See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059289">NS2776 : Gate at Greenock Town Hall</a>.

Greenock Town Hall

The hall is currently operating as a vaccination centre, mainly providing boosters to combat the New Omicron variant of Covid-19. This view shows the east end of the carriageway (currently under renovation) which runs through the building. See also NS2776 : Gate at Greenock Town Hall.

Water fountain at Clyde Square One of over a hundred public drinking water taps which have been installed around Scotland by Scottish Water.

See it and the others on a searchable map: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.yourwateryourlife.co.uk/find-your-nearest-top-up-tap/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.yourwateryourlife.co.uk/find-your-nearest-top-up-tap/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .

Water fountain at Clyde Square

One of over a hundred public drinking water taps which have been installed around Scotland by Scottish Water. See it and the others on a searchable map: Link

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Water fountain at Clyde Square One of over a hundred public drinking water taps which have been installed around Scotland by Scottish Water.

See it and the others on a searchable map: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.yourwateryourlife.co.uk/find-your-nearest-top-up-tap/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.yourwateryourlife.co.uk/find-your-nearest-top-up-tap/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .

Water fountain at Clyde Square

One of over a hundred public drinking water taps which have been installed around Scotland by Scottish Water. See it and the others on a searchable map: Link

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Gate at Greenock Town Hall The hall is currently operating as a vaccination centre. This gate is at the Clyde Square entrance. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7055175">NS2776 : Greenock Town Hall</a>.

Gate at Greenock Town Hall

The hall is currently operating as a vaccination centre. This gate is at the Clyde Square entrance. See also NS2776 : Greenock Town Hall.

Smith Street at King Street Smith Street is to the right.

Smith Street at King Street

Smith Street is to the right.

Hector McNeil House The former Greenock Central Library is now offices of Inverclyde Council. The mural is by Charles Anderson and was commissioned for the library.

Hector McNeil House

The former Greenock Central Library is now offices of Inverclyde Council. The mural is by Charles Anderson and was commissioned for the library.

Mural on Hector McNeil House The former Greenock Central Library is now offices of Inverclyde Council. The mural is by Charles Anderson and was commissioned for the library.

Mural on Hector McNeil House

The former Greenock Central Library is now offices of Inverclyde Council. The mural is by Charles Anderson and was commissioned for the library.

The Lyle Fountain The fountain and canopy have recently returned from Wigan where they were restored by a specialist company. The temporary fence suggests that there is still some work to be done.

See the fountain and canopy in situ in November 2015 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4752344">NS2876 : The Lyle Fountain, Cathcart Square</a>.

The following information is from the Discover Inverclyde web site <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://discoverinverclyde.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://discoverinverclyde.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .

The ornate Lyle central fountain was gifted to the Town by Provost Abram Lyle in 1880, it was designed by Mr F.A. Scudamore of Coventry.

Bronze shields which bear the crests of Ardgowan and Cartsburn families and 16 other prominent families of Greenock can be seen above the fountain. Abram Lyle was a successful business man born in Greenock 1820 and was a partner in the largest shipping fleet in Greenock, transporting sugar from West Indies. With four business partners Lyle bought the Glebe Sugar refinery in 1865. He was Provost from 1876 - 1879.

The Lyle Fountain

The fountain and canopy have recently returned from Wigan where they were restored by a specialist company. The temporary fence suggests that there is still some work to be done. See the fountain and canopy in situ in November 2015 NS2876 : The Lyle Fountain, Cathcart Square. The following information is from the Discover Inverclyde web site Link

. The ornate Lyle central fountain was gifted to the Town by Provost Abram Lyle in 1880, it was designed by Mr F.A. Scudamore of Coventry. Bronze shields which bear the crests of Ardgowan and Cartsburn families and 16 other prominent families of Greenock can be seen above the fountain. Abram Lyle was a successful business man born in Greenock 1820 and was a partner in the largest shipping fleet in Greenock, transporting sugar from West Indies. With four business partners Lyle bought the Glebe Sugar refinery in 1865. He was Provost from 1876 - 1879.

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Maukinhill is located at Grid Ref: NS2874 (Lat: 55.934331, Lng: -4.7403713)

Unitary Authority: Inverclyde

Police Authority: Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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Easter Greenock Castle (site of)

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