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Bishopton

Place in Renfrewshire, Scotland

Coordinates:55.904, -4.507
OS grid ref:NS 43 70
Population:4,640
Dialling code: 01389 (Dumbarton)
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Bishopton is a small village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, sitting on the north bank of the River Clyde about ten to twelve miles west of Glasgow and close to Glasgow Airport and the town of Erskine. It combines riverside views, surrounding farmland and pockets of woodland, and is a convenient commuter base with a regular rail service into the city.

Historically the village was dominated by the vast ROF Bishopton munitions works, and that former industrial site has been redeveloped in recent years into a large housing scheme at Dargavel, bringing new shops, schools and a changing local mix. Despite rapid growth, Bishopton still retains local amenities, sports clubs and community groups, so industrial heritage and green space remain noticeable features of village life.

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Transport links

  • Glasgow International Airport 3.6 miles5.8 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport 27.4 miles44.1 km
  • Bishopton Railway Station 0.2 miles0.4 km
  • Bowling Railway Station 2 miles3.1 km

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Schools in Bishopton

  • Bishopton Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 3.2 miles5.1 km
  • Rothesay Dock Harbour 4.2 miles6.7 km
  • New St. Mirren Park Stadium 4.4 miles7.1 km
  • St Mirren FC Stadium 4.7 miles7.5 km
  • Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 5 miles8.1 km
  • Kilpatrick Hills Hill 5.2 miles8.4 km
  • Strathleven Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
  • Braehead Shopping centre 5.8 miles9.4 km
  • East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 7.8 miles12.6 km
  • Balloch Castle Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
  • Ibrox Stadium Stadium 8.4 miles13.6 km
  • Silverburn Shopping centre 8.5 miles13.7 km