Whitecroft

Settlement in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Whitecroft

The Caledonian Bar On Princes Street, near Port Glasgow railway station. Note the defibrillator on the Wall <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7029125">NS3274 : Defibrillator at the Caledonian Bar</a>. — The Caledonian Bar Credit: Thomas Nugent

Whitecroft is a small village located in the council area of Renfrewshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 15 miles west of the city of Glasgow, it lies within the historic county of Renfrewshire. The village is nestled in a picturesque countryside setting, surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills.

Whitecroft is a quiet and close-knit community with a population of around 500 residents. The village is primarily residential, consisting of a mix of traditional stone-built houses and more modern properties. The charming village center is characterized by its quaint streets and well-maintained gardens.

Despite its small size, Whitecroft offers several amenities to its residents. These include a local convenience store, a post office, and a community center that hosts various events and activities throughout the year. The village also benefits from good transportation links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

Nature lovers will appreciate the village's proximity to stunning landscapes. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and bird watching. Additionally, the nearby Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park offers a range of recreational facilities and beautiful nature trails.

Overall, Whitecroft is a peaceful and scenic village that provides a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Its friendly community, beautiful surroundings, and convenient location make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter lifestyle in the Renfrewshire area.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.930119/-4.6859558 or Grid Reference NS3274. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Caledonian Bar On Princes Street, near Port Glasgow railway station. Note the defibrillator on the Wall <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7029125">NS3274 : Defibrillator at the Caledonian Bar</a>.

The Caledonian Bar

On Princes Street, near Port Glasgow railway station. Note the defibrillator on the Wall NS3274 : Defibrillator at the Caledonian Bar.

Defibrillator at the Caledonian Bar Installed in memory of Bridie Carroll, late mother of the bar owner David Carroll.

See the bar here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7029110">NS3274 : The Caledonian Bar</a>.

Defibrillator at the Caledonian Bar

Installed in memory of Bridie Carroll, late mother of the bar owner David Carroll. See the bar here NS3274 : The Caledonian Bar.

Scotrail Class 320 train at Port Glasgow Class 320 numbered 320 417 with a Glasgow bound service from Gourock on a misty December afternoon.

Scotrail Class 320 train at Port Glasgow

Class 320 numbered 320 417 with a Glasgow bound service from Gourock on a misty December afternoon.

Port Glasgow railway station The corridor from Princes Street to the main concourse is adorned with artwork which depicts historical local scenes.

Port Glasgow railway station

The corridor from Princes Street to the main concourse is adorned with artwork which depicts historical local scenes.

Port Glasgow railway station The corridor from Princes Street to the main concourse is adorned with artwork which depicts local historic scenes.

Port Glasgow railway station

The corridor from Princes Street to the main concourse is adorned with artwork which depicts local historic scenes.

Taxi office on Princes Street The ABC Taxis office at the main entrance to Port Glasgow railway station. The building was formerly home to Flower Vogue florists and later Station Taxis.

Taxi office on Princes Street

The ABC Taxis office at the main entrance to Port Glasgow railway station. The building was formerly home to Flower Vogue florists and later Station Taxis.

Port Glasgow Christmas lights Lights and a Christmas tree at the historic Town Buildings and on the nautical sculpture &#039;Endeavour&#039;, which has colour changing lights all year round.

Port Glasgow Christmas lights

Lights and a Christmas tree at the historic Town Buildings and on the nautical sculpture 'Endeavour', which has colour changing lights all year round.

New flats on Dubbs Place On the site of the former Boglestone Clinic <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2836249">NS3373 : Boglestone Clinic</a>.

New flats on Dubbs Place

On the site of the former Boglestone Clinic NS3373 : Boglestone Clinic.

Statue of shipyard workers at Coronation Park Been nicknamed as the Skelpies

Statue of shipyard workers at Coronation Park

Been nicknamed as the Skelpies

HMS Severn passing Port Glasgow HMS Severn (P282) is a River Class offshore patrol vessel, seen here passing the Perch lighthouse in retro WWII ‘Western Approaches’ livery, which was applied to U-boat killers through much of World War 2. She is the first Royal Navy ship to have been painted in this livery since WWII, as a tribute to sailors of the Battle of the Atlantic who operated in the same waters in which HMS Severn regularly operates.

See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7112454">NS3274 : HMS Severn passing Port Glasgow</a>

Royal Navy HMS Severn web page: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/the-fighting-arms/surface-fleet/patrol/river-class/hms-severn" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/the-fighting-arms/surface-fleet/patrol/river-class/hms-severn">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> .

HMS Severn passing Port Glasgow

HMS Severn (P282) is a River Class offshore patrol vessel, seen here passing the Perch lighthouse in retro WWII ‘Western Approaches’ livery, which was applied to U-boat killers through much of World War 2. She is the first Royal Navy ship to have been painted in this livery since WWII, as a tribute to sailors of the Battle of the Atlantic who operated in the same waters in which HMS Severn regularly operates. See also NS3274 : HMS Severn passing Port Glasgow Royal Navy HMS Severn web page: Link

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HMS Severn passing Port Glasgow HMS Severn (P282) is a River Class offshore patrol vessel, seen here passing the Perch lighthouse in retro WWII ‘Western Approaches’ livery, which was applied to U-boat killers through much of World War 2. She is the first Royal navy ship to have been painted in this livery since WWII, as a tribute to sailors of the Battle of the Atlantic who operated in the same waters in which HMS Severn regularly operates.

See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7112440">NS3274 : HMS Severn passing Port Glasgow</a>.

Royal navy HMS Severn web page: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/the-fighting-arms/surface-fleet/patrol/river-class/hms-severn" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/the-fighting-arms/surface-fleet/patrol/river-class/hms-severn">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> .

HMS Severn passing Port Glasgow

HMS Severn (P282) is a River Class offshore patrol vessel, seen here passing the Perch lighthouse in retro WWII ‘Western Approaches’ livery, which was applied to U-boat killers through much of World War 2. She is the first Royal navy ship to have been painted in this livery since WWII, as a tribute to sailors of the Battle of the Atlantic who operated in the same waters in which HMS Severn regularly operates. See also NS3274 : HMS Severn passing Port Glasgow. Royal navy HMS Severn web page: Link

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Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow sculpture This new 10 metre high sculpture is complete, but landscaping and lighting are still being worked on.

David Hamilton&#039;s Town Buildings of 1815 ( Category A Listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB40071" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB40071">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> ) stand on the left, across the A8 dual carriageway.

Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow sculpture

This new 10 metre high sculpture is complete, but landscaping and lighting are still being worked on. David Hamilton's Town Buildings of 1815 ( Category A Listed Link

) stand on the left, across the A8 dual carriageway.

Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow sculpture This new 10 metre high sculpture is complete, but landscaping and lighting are still being worked on.

Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow sculpture

This new 10 metre high sculpture is complete, but landscaping and lighting are still being worked on.

Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow sculpture Part of the new 10 metre high sculpture.

Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow sculpture

Part of the new 10 metre high sculpture.

Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow sculpture Part of the new 10 metre high sculpture.

Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow sculpture

Part of the new 10 metre high sculpture.

Tug CMS Wrestler passing Port Glasgow CMS Wrestler passing the Category B Listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB40086" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB40086">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> Perch lighthouse, with the Rosneath peninsula in the distance.

Tug CMS Wrestler passing Port Glasgow

CMS Wrestler passing the Category B Listed Link

Perch lighthouse, with the Rosneath peninsula in the distance.

Tug CMS Boxer passing Port Glasgow CMS boxer, in the wake of CMS Wrestler, passing the Category B Listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB40086" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB40086">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> Perch lighthouse, with the Rosneath peninsula in the distance.

Tug CMS Boxer passing Port Glasgow

CMS boxer, in the wake of CMS Wrestler, passing the Category B Listed Link

Perch lighthouse, with the Rosneath peninsula in the distance.

Tug CMS Wrestler passing Port Glasgow The Ardmore peninsula is in the background, with Glen Fruin beyond Helensburgh in distance.

Tug CMS Wrestler passing Port Glasgow

The Ardmore peninsula is in the background, with Glen Fruin beyond Helensburgh in distance.

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Whitecroft is located at Grid Ref: NS3274 (Lat: 55.930119, Lng: -4.6859558)

Unitary Authority: Inverclyde

Police Authority: Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

What 3 Words

///flamed.riot.marine. Near Port Glasgow, Inverclyde

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Located within 500m of 55.930119,-4.6859558

Port Glasgow

Naptan AtcoCode: 9100PTGLSGW

Network: National Rail

Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/ptg/

Network Wikidata: Q26334

Operator: ScotRail

Operator Website: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/stations-and-facilities/ptg

Operator Wikidata: Q18356161

Public Transport: station

Railway: station

Ref Crs: PTG

Source Name: local knowledge

Train: yes

Wikidata: Q2749824

Wikipedia: en:Port Glasgow railway station

Lat/Long: 55.9333809/-4.6897401

Mini Roundabout

Direction: clockwise

Lat/Long: 55.9334479/-4.6887721

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.9264854/-4.6830639

Port Glasgow

Naptan AtcoCode: 9100PTGLSGW

Source Name: local knowledge

Lat/Long: 55.9333388/-4.6897629

Pub

Star Hotel

Lat/Long: 55.933442/-4.6884175

Charging Station

Lat/Long: 55.9333038/-4.6905472

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.9267958/-4.683424

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.9263278/-4.6833136

Bus Stop

Bay Street

Bench: no

Bin: no

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 6130101

Naptan NaptanCode: 46823868

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Lat/Long: 55.9339155/-4.6828111

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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