Bridge of Weir
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.
Postcode districts covering Bridge of Weir
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Paisley 5.9 miles9.4 km
- East Kilbride 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Hamilton 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Cumbernauld 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Kilmarnock 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Coatbridge 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Greenock 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Airdrie 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Irvine 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Motherwell 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Rutherglen 14.5 miles23.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Houston Place 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Quarrier's Village Place 1.9 miles3 km
- Kilbarchan Place 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Brookfield Place 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Houston, Crosslee and Linwood Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Johnstone Place 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Linwood Place 3 miles4.9 km
- Howwood Place 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Kilmacolm Place 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Johnstone South and Elderslie Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch Ward 3.6 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Bridge of Weir
PA11 3QG, PA11 3PF, PA11 3HD, PA11 3AS, PA11 3NA, PA11 3DT, PA11 3LS, PA11 3AF, PA11 3RH … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Milliken Park Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Howwood Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
Schools in Bridge of Weir
- Bridge Of Weir Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 5.7 miles9.2 km
- St Mirren FC Stadium 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 5.8 miles9.3 km
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Strathleven Estate 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Cappielow Stadium 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Braehead Shopping centre 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Great Harbour Harbour 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Caldwell House Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 9 miles14.4 km