Place in Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.856, -4.578 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 38 65 |
| Population: | 4,860 |
| Dialling code: | 01505 (Johnstone) |
Bridge of Weir is a small riverside village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, tucked into the scenic Gryffe Valley on the banks of the River Gryffe. The settlement grew up around a bridge and several mills, and retains a semi-rural feel with riverside walks, woodland and easy access to the hills of the Clyde Muirshiel area; it sits close to towns such as Johnstone and Kilmacolm, making it popular with commuters and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Although modest in size, the village punches above its weight historically and economically thanks to a long association with leatherworking - the local Bridge of Weir leather works has supplied factories and premium carmakers for decades and remains a recognisable name in the trade. Today the place combines that industrial heritage with a strong local community life, village shops and pubs, a golf club and a steady stream of walkers and anglers enjoying the river and surrounding countryside.
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