Broom

Settlement in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Broom

The Avenue Shopping Centre Newton Mearns
The Avenue Shopping Centre Newton Mearns Credit: Josie Campbell

Broom is a small residential area located in the Renfrewshire region of Scotland. Situated just south of the town of Paisley, Broom is part of the larger Greater Glasgow conurbation, making it easily accessible to the city center.

Broom is primarily a residential neighborhood, characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached and semi-detached houses, as well as some apartment buildings. The area is known for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere, making it an attractive place to live for families and individuals looking to escape the hustle and bustle of larger urban areas.

Despite its residential focus, Broom benefits from its proximity to nearby amenities and attractions. The town of Paisley, just a short distance away, offers a range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, ensuring that residents have easy access to all their daily needs.

In terms of transportation, Broom is well-served by a network of roads and public transport links. The M8 motorway, one of the main arteries connecting Glasgow with other parts of Scotland, is nearby, providing easy access to the wider region. The area also benefits from several bus routes, making it convenient for residents to travel around the local area.

Overall, Broom offers a peaceful and convenient place to live, with its residential focus, proximity to amenities, and good transport connections making it an attractive location for those seeking a quieter lifestyle within easy reach of larger urban areas.

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Broom Images

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The Avenue Shopping Centre Newton Mearns
The Avenue Shopping Centre Newton Mearns
Newton Mearns Baptist Church
Newton Mearns Baptist Church
The Avenue Shopping Centre
The Avenue Shopping Centre
Small Woods off Rodgers Avenue
Small Woods off Rodgers Avenue
Play area, Meadow Rise
Play area, Meadow Rise
Rouken Glen Park Path leading to the boating lake.
Rouken Glen Park
Path leading to the boating lake.
Weir on the Auldhouse Burn in Rouken Glen Park Only just up river from the main waterfall. From the bridge in the photograph you can observe the weir to the left and the waterfall to the right.
Weir on the Auldhouse Burn in Rouken Glen Park
Only just up river from the main waterfall. From the bridge in the photograph you can observe the weir to the left and the waterfall to the right.
Waterfall on the Auldhouse Burn in Rouken Glen Park The bridge in the background separates the weir and the waterfall.
Waterfall on the Auldhouse Burn in Rouken Glen Park
The bridge in the background separates the weir and the waterfall.
Mearns Castle High School Mearns Castle High School is a secondary school situated on Waterfoot Road in Newton Mearns.
Mearns Castle High School
Mearns Castle High School is a secondary school situated on Waterfoot Road in Newton Mearns.
Mearns Castle Trig Point The trig point is situated beside Mearns Castle High School and from here there is a good view over Newton Mearns towards the Campsie Fells in the distance.
Mearns Castle Trig Point
The trig point is situated beside Mearns Castle High School and from here there is a good view over Newton Mearns towards the Campsie Fells in the distance.
Broom Parish Church of Scotland In Newton Mearns at the corner of Mearns Road and Broom Road East.
Broom Parish Church of Scotland
In Newton Mearns at the corner of Mearns Road and Broom Road East.
Flenders Road, Clarkston Tree-lined road leading to Waterfoot.
Flenders Road, Clarkston
Tree-lined road leading to Waterfoot.
A726 at Mearns Road overbridge
A726 at Mearns Road overbridge
A726 passes under Titwood Road
A726 passes under Titwood Road
Lloyds TSB Scotland Bank on Ayr Road, Newton Mearns [A77].
Lloyds TSB Scotland
Bank on Ayr Road, Newton Mearns [A77].
House on Ayr Road The semi-rural outskirts of the southern Glasgow urbanisation. Some attention to harling is required!
House on Ayr Road
The semi-rural outskirts of the southern Glasgow urbanisation. Some attention to harling is required!
Station building, Whitecraigs train station While there is space for cars to drop off passengers at the station building, the main station car park is on the other side of the train line, behind the Neilson-bound platform. The station serves the northern part of the suburb of Newton Mearns and was opened in 1903.
Station building, Whitecraigs train station
While there is space for cars to drop off passengers at the station building, the main station car park is on the other side of the train line, behind the Neilson-bound platform. The station serves the northern part of the suburb of Newton Mearns and was opened in 1903.
Rouken Glen boating pond Rouken Glen park lies between Newton Mearns and Thornliebank. The boathouse on the far side of the pond is also a cafeteria.
Rouken Glen boating pond
Rouken Glen park lies between Newton Mearns and Thornliebank. The boathouse on the far side of the pond is also a cafeteria.
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Broom is located at Grid Ref: NS5456 (Lat: 55.775345, Lng: -4.3231431)

Unitary Authority: East Renfrewshire

Police Authority: Greater Glasgow

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.775345,-4.3231431
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Turning Circle
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Shaw
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Crossing
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Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing
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Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 55.7756611/-4.3266347
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
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Survey Date: 2021-04-12
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