Crosslees Wood

Wood, Forest in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Crosslees Wood

Crosslees Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the Renfrewshire region of Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a beautiful and diverse forest that attracts nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood boasts a range of tree species, including oak, birch, and beech, creating a rich and varied ecosystem. The dense canopy provides ample shade during the summer months, allowing for a cool and tranquil atmosphere. The forest floor is covered in a carpet of lush green moss and ferns, adding to the enchanting ambiance.

Numerous walking trails wind their way through the wood, allowing visitors to explore and discover its hidden gems. These paths are well-maintained, making it accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Along the way, one can encounter various wildlife species, such as deer, squirrels, and a variety of bird species, making it a haven for nature lovers.

Crosslees Wood is also home to a small stream that meanders through the forest, providing a calming soundtrack to the surrounding tranquility. This stream is an important water source for the local flora and fauna, further enhancing the biodiversity of the area.

The wood is open to the public year-round and is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as walking, picnicking, and photography. It offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to reconnect with nature and enjoy the serenity of the woodland environment.

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Crosslees Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.747175/-4.2941245 or Grid Reference NS5652. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

National Trust for Scotland small houses restoration plaque

A cottage Link in Polnoon Street was one of the first houses to be restored in Eaglesham. A plaque indicates that this single-storey cottage was restored in association with the National Trust for Scotland.

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Eaglesham Old Mill

The first or Old Mill in Eaglesham was established in 1791 at Townhead. Part of the mill wall survives in the garden of Picketlaw House.

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Coo Lane

Coo Lane once led to the pastures behind Polnoon Street. The building in the foreground was once a United Presbyterian Church before the congregation moved to a new building in Montgomery Street. Click on these links to discover about the churches and Covenanters Link Link Link Link .

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Glendinning Place

The Secession Church broke away from the established church in 1733 and established a church of the Burgher Faction, the Cameronian Church in Glendinning Place. Sometime after the church closed, the meeting house became the Old Concert Hall for a time before being converted to a private residence. Click on these links to discover about the churches and Covenanters Link Link Link .

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Montgomerie Armorial Arms Panel

The Montgomerie armorial arms panel from Polnoon Castle Link can be seen above the doorway of the former Cross Keys Inn Link tacked in 1773. The panel was originally been set in a recess above the entrance to Polnoon Castle commemorates Sir John de Montgomerie's marriage to Elizabeth, daughter and heiress of Sir Hugh Eglinton of that Ilk, one of the two Justicaries of Scotland in 1361. Sir John de Montgomerie quartered with his own, the Eglinton arms which were "three gules, three rings or gemmed azure".

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