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Clarkston, East Renfrewshire history

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Clarkston was established in the 1790s when a toll point was set up on the main route from Paisley to East Kilbride. The Maxwell family advertised the creation of a new village there in 1801, but initially, it grew slowly. Clarkston expanded rapidly in the 20th century as new suburban housing developments sprang up.

Clarkston, East Renfrewshire geography / climate

Clarkston is situated in Scotland’s Central Lowlands. The community lies 4.7 miles (7.6 km) east of Barrhead, 3.9 miles (6.3 km) northwest of East Kilbride and 5.57 miles (9.0 km) south of Glasgow. Clarkston consists almost entirely of postcode district G76.

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Best Clarkston, East Renfrewshire places to visit

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

Mansewood Mansewood (Scots: Mansewid) is a residential district in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is situated south of the River Clyde and is surrounded by the districts of Eastwood, Hillpark, Pollokshaws in Glasgow and Thornliebank and Giffnock.

East Renfrewshire East Renfrewshire is one of 32 council areas of Scotland . Until 1975, it formed part of the county of Renfreyshire for local government purposes . It was formed in 1996 as a successor to the Eastwood district, with the Levern Valley being annexed .

Muirend Muirend is situated about 4 miles (6.5 km) south of Glasgow city centre. The G44 postcode was rated as the most desirable area of Scotland to live in. Neighbouring areas include Cathcart, Merrylee and Newlands.

Cathcart Cemetery Cathcart Cemetery is a cemetery in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, which was opened in 1878 . It is named after the nearby neighbourhood of Cathcart on the southern outskirts of Glasgow, but does not actually fall within the city boundaries .

Mearns Castle 15th-century tower house in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, south of Glasgow, is a Category A listed building . The castle has been restored and is now part of a church . It also gives its name to a nearby high school .

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