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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Erskine

  

Erskine Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Erskine

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Erskine history

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Archaeological evidence states that agricultural activity took place in the area as far back as 3000 BC. The first recorded mention of Erskine is at the confirmation of the church in 1207 by Florentius, Bishop of Glasgow. An influx of workmen moved to the area during 1836-41 due to construction of the Inverclyde railway line.

Erskine landmarks

Erskine Bridge

The Erskine Bridge is the furthest west crossing point on the river . It soon expands to become the Firth of Clyde estuary .

Erskine House

Erskine House was constructed between 1828 and 1845 . It was designed by Sir Robert Smirke, the architect of the British Museum . During the First World War it became the Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors and Soldiers . It is now the 5-star Mar Hall Hotel .

Erskine Hospital

Erskine Hospital provides long-term care for veterans of the British Armed Forces and their Spouses . Charity opened as Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors and Soldiers in 1916 . It has grown to become one of the biggest ex-services facility in Scotland .

Boden Boo

There is a woodland area beneath the Erskine bridge with about 2 miles (3 km) of informal trails, picnic areas and views of the River Clyde . Forestry and Land Scotland is responsible for the area .

Bodinbo Island

Bodinbo Island was a hazard to navigation but was cut off from the main river by a training dike in the mid 19th century . This is one of seven or more islands that once stood in River Clyde .

Rashielee Quay and quarries

Much of the whinstone used to build the retaining walls, jetties, quays, etc. in the lower Clyde area came from the Rashielee Quarries . The area has now been landscaped however parts of the quarries are still present .

Park or Fulton’s Quay

Usually known as Park Quay this disused private quay and jetty stands close to the site of the old Park House estate . It was probably built in between 1789 and 1801 by the Fultons who made their fortune manufacturing silk in Paisley .

Newshot Island

Erskine also boasts the unique natural habitat of Newshot Island Nature Reserve, a salt marsh which juts out into the River Clyde . The nature reserve acts as a feeding and resting point for a wide array of migratory birds .

Erskine geography / climate

The town expanded in the 1970s with the construction of housing association stock. Since that decade, considerable private housing developments have continued. As more private houses were built in the 1980s, Erskine started to become an attractive place to live.

You can visit Erskine places with Walkfo Erskine to hear history at Erskine’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Erskine has 40 places to visit in our interactive Erskine map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Erskine, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Erskine places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Erskine & the surrounding areas.

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40 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Erskine tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Erskine

  

Best Erskine places to visit

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Erskine has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Erskine’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Erskine’s information audio spots:

Littlemill distillery Littlemill distillery was a Scottish malt whisky distillery in Bowling, West Dunbartonshire . Situated on the border of Lowlands and Highlands, its products were generally classified as lowlands whisky .

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