North Barr

Settlement in Renfrewshire

Scotland

North Barr

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

North Barr is a small village located in the council area of Renfrewshire, Scotland. Situated on the banks of the River Clyde, it is approximately 15 miles west of Glasgow. With a population of around 500 residents, it offers a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, providing a tranquil setting for residents and visitors alike. The nearby Gleniffer Braes Country Park offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and is popular among outdoor enthusiasts for its walking trails and cycling routes.

North Barr is well-connected to the rest of Renfrewshire and beyond, with good transportation links. The A761 road passes through the village, connecting it to nearby towns and cities. The nearest train station is in Paisley, which provides regular services to Glasgow and other major destinations.

Although small in size, North Barr has a strong sense of community and offers some basic amenities. The village has a primary school, providing education for local children, and a community center that hosts various activities and events. Additionally, there are a few local shops and pubs, ensuring that residents have access to essential goods and services.

Overall, North Barr is a charming village that offers a peaceful lifestyle, surrounded by stunning natural beauty. With its close-knit community, it is an ideal place for those seeking a quieter suburban setting while still maintaining convenient access to nearby urban areas.

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North Barr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.907339/-4.4599793 or Grid Reference NS4670. 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.

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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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