Bar, North

Settlement in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Bar, North

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

Bar is a small village located in the council area of North Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is situated approximately 10 miles southwest of the city of Glasgow and is surrounded by the scenic countryside of the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. The village is primarily residential, with a population of around 1,000 residents.

Bar is known for its peaceful and picturesque setting, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. The village is characterized by its traditional stone-built houses and well-maintained gardens, giving it a charming and welcoming atmosphere. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching.

Despite its small size, Bar is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The village is served by regular bus services, providing easy access to surrounding areas. Additionally, the nearby A737 road connects Bar to the wider road network, making it convenient for residents to commute to nearby towns or cities for work or leisure.

While Bar does not have its own schools or major amenities, it is within close proximity to larger towns that offer a wider range of services, including schools, shops, and healthcare facilities. This makes Bar an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle while still having easy access to urban amenities.

In summary, Bar is a quaint village in North Renfrewshire, Scotland, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting surrounded by countryside. With its traditional architecture and close proximity to larger towns, it provides residents with a charming and convenient place to call home.

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Bar, North Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.907389/-4.4651187 or Grid Reference NS4671. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Erskine Bridge The A898 crossing the River Clyde.
The Erskine Bridge
The A898 crossing the River Clyde.
The River Clyde Seen through the barrier of the Erskine Bridge.
The River Clyde
Seen through the barrier of the Erskine Bridge.
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.
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.
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 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6979004">NS4672 : The Erskine Bridge</a>.
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.
Bonded warehouses Some of the many bonded warehouses beside the River Clyde on a sunny afternoon with hardly a cloud in the sky.
Bonded warehouses
Some of the many bonded warehouses beside the River Clyde on a sunny afternoon with hardly a cloud in the sky.
Dalmuir Waste Water Treatment Works Seen from across the River Clyde. Large numbers of gulls are on the water beside the outfall.
Dalmuir Waste Water Treatment Works
Seen from across the River Clyde. Large numbers of gulls are on the water beside the outfall.
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 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/350802/river-clyde-rashilee-light" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/350802/river-clyde-rashilee-light">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 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 LinkExternal link.
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 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/350802/river-clyde-rashilee-light" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/350802/river-clyde-rashilee-light">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 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 LinkExternal link.
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 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/350802/river-clyde-rashilee-light" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/350802/river-clyde-rashilee-light">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 Erskine Bridge is visible in the distance.
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 LinkExternal link. The Erskine Bridge is visible in the distance.
Flaking paint and graffiti The green paint on the compressed gas cylinder used to power the Rashilee Light <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7072343">NS4770 : The Rashilee Light</a> is flaking and has also been covered by some colourful graffiti.
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.
The Erskine Bridge The two pylons are much closer than the bridge.
The Erskine Bridge
The two pylons are much closer than the bridge.
Park Quay Disused quay on the River Clyde.
Park Quay
Disused quay on the River Clyde.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clearing, Newshot Island LNR A clearing within the wooded area of Newshot Island Local Nature Reserve.
Clearing, Newshot Island LNR
A clearing within the wooded area of Newshot Island Local Nature Reserve.
Footpath beside Newshot Island LNR The footpath goes past the edge of Newshot Island Local Nature Reserve and leads to Newshot Drive.
Footpath beside Newshot Island LNR
The footpath goes past the edge of Newshot Island Local Nature Reserve and leads to Newshot Drive.
Footpath, Newshot Island Local Nature Reserve
Footpath, Newshot Island Local Nature Reserve
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Bar, North is located at Grid Ref: NS4671 (Lat: 55.907389, Lng: -4.4651187)

Unitary Authority: Renfrewshire

Police Authority: Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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