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Houston, Renfrewshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Houston, Renfrewshire

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Houston, Renfrewshire history

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Toponymy

Houston was originally known as Kilpeter . It was granted by Baldwin of Biggar, Sheriff of Lanark, to Hugh of Pettinain . The lands eventually became known as Houston (meaning “Hugh’s town or manor”)

Early history

A Bronze Age burial site was found at South Mound on the western edge of the village . To the north-east lies Barochan Hill, the site of a Roman fort . A later Antonine era fort was found on a farm near Bishopton .

Modern history

Both railway stations (on separate lines) built within the parish in the 19th century bypassed the village itself . Houston did not experience the railway boom of nearby villages like Bridge of Weir and Kilmacolm, expanding slowly until the later half of the 20th century .

Houston, Renfrewshire economy & business

Public houses and brewing

The Fox and Hounds Inn and the Houston Inn were established in 1779 and 1784 respectively . A further restaurant and public house, the River Inn, lies in Crosslee and was formerly the Crosslee Inn and Pine Trees .

Houston, Renfrewshire landmarks

Houston’s historic village centre is a designated conservation area. The old village was a planned community of houses largely built around the Houston Burn. The area is home to the main village pubs, small shops and the village’s Post Office.

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18 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Houston, Renfrewshire places to visit

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

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