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Elderslie

Place in Renfrewshire, Scotland

Coordinates:55.835, -4.481
OS grid ref:NS 44 62
Population:5,690
Dialling code: 01505 (Johnstone)

Elderslie in Renfrewshire, Scotland is a small historic village just west of Paisley and close to Johnstone. It is best known for its traditional claim as the birthplace of William Wallace, remembered locally with a modest monument and ancient yew; the village centre still has a scattering of old stone cottages and a village green that hint at its rural past.

Today Elderslie is largely a residential, commuter community with good road links into Glasgow, some light commercial activity on the edges and an active community life with local shops, a primary school and groups that maintain the village’s historic and green spaces. The mix of heritage and suburban living gives it a quiet, community-focused character.

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Transport links

  • Airport Glasgow International Airport 3.2 miles5.1 km
  • Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport 22.9 miles36.8 km
  • Railway station Johnstone Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
  • Railway station Paisley St James Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km

Schools in Elderslie

  • Wallace Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • New St. Mirren Park Stadium 1.8 miles2.9 km
  • Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 2.1 miles3.4 km
  • St Mirren FC Stadium 2.4 miles3.8 km
  • Braehead Shopping centre 5.3 miles8.5 km
  • Silverburn Shopping centre 5.5 miles8.8 km
  • Rothesay Dock Harbour 5.5 miles8.8 km
  • Ibrox Stadium Stadium 6.8 miles10.9 km
  • Caldwell House Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
  • Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 7.6 miles12.3 km
  • Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 7.8 miles12.6 km
  • University of Glasgow University 7.9 miles12.7 km
  • Hunterian Art Gallery University 7.9 miles12.7 km