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Renfrewshire (historic) Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Renfrewshire (historic)

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Renfrewshire (historic) history

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Toponymy

Renfrewshire derives from the name of its county town, Renfroana . The name is believed to originate from Common Brittonic/Cumbric, from ren, as in Scottish Gaelic .

Early history

The earliest evidence of human activity in the area is traces of an Iron Age fort in the Busby area . When the Romans advanced in the year 80 from the Solway Firth, the territory that would later become Renfrewshire was occupied by the Damnonii, a British tribe .

Emergence of the county

In 1371, Robert Stewart was crowned King of Scotland following a marriage between his father and Marjorie Bruce, daughter of King Robert I of Scotland . The descendants of Walter Fitz Alan would eventually form the powerful House of Stuart, with ‘Stewart’ as a corruption of ‘Steward’

Modern history

Shires of Scotland traditionally mirrored sheriffdoms with the county’s Sheriff holding considerable position . From 1667, Scotland’s counties were covered by Commissioners of Supply with considerable powers of local government . However the judicial roles of the Sheriff continued to overlap with executive government in their shires .

Renfrewshire (historic) culture & places

County symbols

The lymphad or galley is taken from the arms of Renfrew, which once served as an important port on the River Clyde . The shield of arms are those of the Royal House of Stewart, recognising the county as ‘cradle of the Stewart Kings’

Sport

There are two professional association football teams in the county . Paisley’s St Mirren F.C. and Greenock Morton play in the Renfrewshire derby . There are a number of rugby union clubs who participate in the Scottish West Regional League .

Renfrewshire (historic) economy & business

Textiles

The traditional industries of Renfrewshire were noted for their variety and diversity . Weaving and associated trades were common in the county . Paisley pattern remains a symbol of the area and its weaving past .

Trade and shipbuilding

Greenock’s coastal position made the county an early centre for overseas trade . Shipbuilding on the River Clyde, particularly at Renfrew and Port Glasgow became significant in the later part of the 19th century .

Modern industries

Renfrewshire is part of the Glasgow City Region City Deal . All three local authorities in the county are partners in the scheme . During the second half of the 20th century, some parts of the county experienced the effects of deindustrialisation .

Renfrewshire (historic) geography / climate

The geography of the county can be seen as “falling into three divisions – hilly, gently rising, and flat” The higher areas are found to the south and west, particularly into the Renfrewshire Hills and the border with Ayrshire.

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26 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Renfrewshire (historic) places to visit

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

Stanely Castle Castle is located in the waters of Stanely Reservoir, south of Paisley, Scotland . It was probably built in the early 15th century, on an island within a marsh . Since 1837 it has been partially submerged by the reservoir, and is completely inaccessible .

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