Erskine
Place in Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.906, -4.455 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 46 70 |
| Population: | 15,530 |
Erskine is a riverside town in Renfrewshire, Scotland, sitting on the southern bank of the River Clyde where the striking Erskine Bridge links the area to the north. It enjoys broad views across the river towards Dumbarton and the Kilpatrick Hills, and its mix of suburban housing, riverside walks and golf courses makes it a popular commuter base for nearby Glasgow and Paisley.
Erskine expanded notably in the 20th century and retains ties to the Clyde’s maritime and industrial hinterland, while its social character includes the well‑known veterans’ care work of the Erskine charity and a local economy focused on retail, small industry and services. The bridge, riverfront and green spaces are local landmarks, giving the town a blend of practical commuter facilities and a countryside-on-the-Clyde feel.
Postcode districts covering Erskine
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Paisley 4.1 miles6.7 km
- East Kilbride 14.3 miles23 km
- Hamilton 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Cumbernauld 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Kilmarnock 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Coatbridge 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Greenock 12.4 miles20 km
- Stirling 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Airdrie 19 miles30.6 km
- Irvine 21.7 miles34.8 km
- Motherwell 19.9 miles32 km
Neighbouring places
- Erskine and Inchinnan Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Clydebank Waterfront Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Bowling and Old Kilpatrick Place 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Inchinnan Place 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Clydebank Place 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Clydebank Central Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bishopton Place 2 miles3.3 km
- Duntocher and Hardgate Place 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Kilpatrick Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Faifley Place 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Renfrew Place 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Milton Place 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Erskine
PA8 6HS, PA8 6EU, PA8 7AN, PA8 7HJ, PA8 6BE, PA8 6BH, PA8 7AD, PA8 6EW, PA8 7EE … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 2.5 miles4 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 27.9 miles44.9 km
- Dalmuir Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Kilpatrick Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
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Schools in Erskine
- Bargarran Primary School Primary
- Barsail Primary School Primary
- Erskine Waterfront Campus (formerly Ballikinrain) Independent - special
- Park Mains High School Secondary
- Rashielea Primary School Primary
- St Anne's Primary School Primary
- St John Bosco Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 2.2 miles3.5 km
- St Mirren FC Stadium 3.8 miles6.1 km
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Braehead Shopping centre 4 miles6.5 km
- Kilpatrick Hills Hill 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 4.3 miles7 km
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Strathleven Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 6.8 miles11 km
- University of Glasgow Library University 6.8 miles11 km