Ward in Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.862, -4.513 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 42 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01505 (Johnstone) |
The ward covers a mix of the conservation village of Houston, the small neighbouring village of Crosslee and the larger post‑war town of Linwood in Renfrewshire, west‑central Scotland. The area sits amid farmland, woods and riverside corridors (notably the valley of the River Gryffe) and lies within easy commuting distance of Paisley and Glasgow, giving it a semi‑rural yet connected character.
Houston retains a strong historic core and village atmosphere, while Linwood bears the imprint of mid‑20th‑century industrial expansion and subsequent regeneration, shaping local social and economic life. Crosslee is compact and villagey, and together the three communities combine green space, local clubs and services with ongoing efforts to balance heritage and modern development.
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