Bishopton

Settlement in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Bishopton

Barrangary Road Near the shops within the Dargavel Village housing development on the former ROF Bishopton site.
Barrangary Road Credit: Thomas Nugent

Bishopton is a small village located in the council area of Renfrewshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 13 miles west of Glasgow, it is nestled along the banks of the River Clyde. Bishopton has a population of around 5,000 residents and is known for its picturesque surroundings and close proximity to nature.

The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with easy access to major transportation routes including the M8 motorway and the nearby railway station. This makes Bishopton an attractive place to live for those who work in Glasgow but prefer a quieter, more rural lifestyle.

Bishopton boasts a range of amenities, including a primary school, community center, and a few local shops and restaurants. However, residents often rely on nearby towns for more extensive shopping and entertainment options. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

One of Bishopton's standout features is the presence of the former Royal Ordnance Factory, which played a significant role during World War II. Today, the site has been transformed into an attractive residential development known as Dargavel Village, featuring a mix of modern housing, green spaces, and community facilities.

Overall, Bishopton offers a tranquil and scenic setting, with a close-knit community and easy access to urban amenities. It is a sought-after location for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle while remaining well-connected to the wider region.

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Barrangary Road Near the shops within the Dargavel Village housing development on the former ROF Bishopton site.
Barrangary Road
Near the shops within the Dargavel Village housing development on the former ROF Bishopton site.
Bishopton railway station Ramped and stepped access to the West bound platform from Station Road.
Bishopton railway station
Ramped and stepped access to the West bound platform from Station Road.
Slip road to M8, M898 The M898 is a motorway in Renfrewshire, Scotland linking the M8 with the Erskine Bridge. It opened on 27 December 1970  in advance of the bridge opening on 2 July 1971. It is a mere one mile long and has no hard shoulders.
Slip road to M8, M898
The M898 is a motorway in Renfrewshire, Scotland linking the M8 with the Erskine Bridge. It opened on 27 December 1970 in advance of the bridge opening on 2 July 1971. It is a mere one mile long and has no hard shoulders.
Bishopton rugby pitch Holmpark is the home park of Bishopton Rugby Club.
Bishopton rugby pitch
Holmpark is the home park of Bishopton Rugby Club.
Barrangary Farm On the road to Inchinnan.
Barrangary Farm
On the road to Inchinnan.
Bishopton ROF Narrow-Gauge Railway This section of the former MoD facility shows some of the network of narrow-gauge tracks used to transport materials round the site. A private railway junction just north of Bishopton Station provided a standard gauge link with the main line, and this ran the complete circuit of the property. From sidings, components used in the manufacture of propellants were delivered, then transshipped to the extensive narrow-gauge network of tracks that reached almost every building and bunker on the site. This area formed part of the former Royal Ordnance Factory at Bishopton. BAE Systems now operate this site and are preparing it for a gradual handover to civilian use. With thanks to BAE Site Remediation for access.
Bishopton ROF Narrow-Gauge Railway
This section of the former MoD facility shows some of the network of narrow-gauge tracks used to transport materials round the site. A private railway junction just north of Bishopton Station provided a standard gauge link with the main line, and this ran the complete circuit of the property. From sidings, components used in the manufacture of propellants were delivered, then transshipped to the extensive narrow-gauge network of tracks that reached almost every building and bunker on the site. This area formed part of the former Royal Ordnance Factory at Bishopton. BAE Systems now operate this site and are preparing it for a gradual handover to civilian use. With thanks to BAE Site Remediation for access.
Old barn near Bishopton Just off the A8, between Bishopton and the Hatton Brae. The River Clyde and Kirkpatrick Hills are in the distance.
Old barn near Bishopton
Just off the A8, between Bishopton and the Hatton Brae. The River Clyde and Kirkpatrick Hills are in the distance.
Fields near Bishopton Just off the A8, west of Bishopton. The Kilpatrick Hills are in the distance.
Fields near Bishopton
Just off the A8, west of Bishopton. The Kilpatrick Hills are in the distance.
Railway line west of Bishopton The line runs in a tunnel under this field, emerging in a deep rock cutting behind the wall.
Railway line west of Bishopton
The line runs in a tunnel under this field, emerging in a deep rock cutting behind the wall.
Railway line west of Bishopton The line runs in a tunnel under this field, emerging in a deep cutting behind the wall. Dumbuck Quarry can be seen in the distance.
Railway line west of Bishopton
The line runs in a tunnel under this field, emerging in a deep cutting behind the wall. Dumbuck Quarry can be seen in the distance.
Railway line west of Bishopton The Glasgow to Gourock & Wemyss Bay line emerges from the westernmost of a pair of tunnels, into a deep rock cutting. The rockface is clad with mesh at some points, to contain ant rockfalls.
Railway line west of Bishopton
The Glasgow to Gourock & Wemyss Bay line emerges from the westernmost of a pair of tunnels, into a deep rock cutting. The rockface is clad with mesh at some points, to contain ant rockfalls.
Railway line west of Bishopton A deep cutting through solid rock, to the west of Bishopton tunnels on the Glasgow to Gourock & Wemyss Bay line.
Railway line west of Bishopton
A deep cutting through solid rock, to the west of Bishopton tunnels on the Glasgow to Gourock & Wemyss Bay line.
Railway tunnel near Bishopton The tunnel emerges in a deep cutting, protected by a high wall. Note the wire mesh to contain falling rocks. This is the west portal of the westernmost of the two Bishopton tunnels.
Railway tunnel near Bishopton
The tunnel emerges in a deep cutting, protected by a high wall. Note the wire mesh to contain falling rocks. This is the west portal of the westernmost of the two Bishopton tunnels.
Old track by the railway line The Glasgow to Gourock & Wemyss Bay line runs in a deep cutting behind the wall on the left. The M8 motorway is just out of sight on the right.
Old track by the railway line
The Glasgow to Gourock & Wemyss Bay line runs in a deep cutting behind the wall on the left. The M8 motorway is just out of sight on the right.
The M8 and Dumbuck Quarry The M8 is on the south bank of the Clyde, the quarry is on the north.
The M8 and Dumbuck Quarry
The M8 is on the south bank of the Clyde, the quarry is on the north.
Railway cutting west of Bishopton The short cutting through solid rock is between the Bishopton tunnels on the Glasgow to Gourock railway line.
Railway cutting west of Bishopton
The short cutting through solid rock is between the Bishopton tunnels on the Glasgow to Gourock railway line.
Railway cutting west of Bishopton The western portal of the easternmost of the Bishopton tunnels on the Glasgow to Gourock & Wemyss Bay line is well hidden behind a high wall and higher fence.
Railway cutting west of Bishopton
The western portal of the easternmost of the Bishopton tunnels on the Glasgow to Gourock & Wemyss Bay line is well hidden behind a high wall and higher fence.
Lane and barn At West Porton, Bishopton. The houses are on Anderson Road.
Lane and barn
At West Porton, Bishopton. The houses are on Anderson Road.
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Bishopton is located at Grid Ref: NS4371 (Lat: 55.910346, Lng: -4.5078238)

Unitary Authority: Renfrewshire

Police Authority: Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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Bishopton
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