Paisley Northeast and Ralston
Ward in Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.847, -4.394 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 50 64 |
Paisley Northeast and Ralston sits in Renfrewshire immediately west of Glasgow, covering the north‑eastern part of Paisley and the neighbouring suburb of Ralston. The ward mixes residential streets and small commercial areas and benefits from nearby green spaces such as the slopes of the Gleniffer Braes and the valley of the River Cart, so it feels close to both town amenities and countryside walks.
Historically tied to Paisley's textile and thread industry - the town famously gave its name to the Paisley pattern and is home to Paisley Abbey - the neighbourhood today has a blend of older terraces, suburban housing and local shops, with many residents commuting into Glasgow. Community life is lively, with local groups and sports supporters, and ongoing regeneration and small‑business activity aiming to boost the local economy and social opportunities.
Postcode districts covering Paisley Northeast and Ralston
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 5.8 miles
- Paisley 1.3 miles
- East Kilbride 9.8 miles
- Hamilton 14.2 miles
- Cumbernauld 16.9 miles
- Kilmarnock 17 miles
- Coatbridge 14 miles
- Greenock 16.1 miles
- Airdrie 16.5 miles
- Irvine 19 miles
- Motherwell 16.3 miles
- Rutherglen 7.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Paisley East and Central Ward 0.9 miles
- Renfrew South and Gallowhill Ward 0.9 miles
- Paisley Place 1.3 miles
- Paisley Southeast Ward 1.7 miles
- Paisley Northwest Ward 1.9 miles
- Cardonald Ward 1.9 miles
- Renfrew Place 1.9 miles
- Renfrew North and Braehead Ward 2.1 miles
- Greater Pollok Ward 2.8 miles
- Garscadden/Scotstounhill Ward 3.1 miles
- Barrhead Place 3.1 miles
- Inchinnan Place 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Paisley Northeast and Ralston
PA1 1RN, PA1 3JN, PA1 1NX, PA1 1RW, PA1 3JS, PA1 3UA, PA1 3HJ, PA1 3RG, PA1 3RX … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 2.3 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 24.5 miles
- Hawkhead Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Hillington West Railway Station 1.1 miles
Hotels near Paisley Northeast and Ralston Ad
- Holiday Inn Express - Glasgow Airport 3 1.8 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport 4 1.8 miles
- Ashtree House Hotel 4 1.4 miles
- Glynhill Leisure Hotel & Conference Venue 4 1.3 miles
- Ashtree House Hotel, Glasgow Airport & Paisley 4 1.4 miles
- The Abbey Inn 3 1 mile
- The Sherbrooke Castle Hotel 4 3.8 miles
- Hotel du Vin Glasgow 5 4.2 miles
- Radisson RED Hotel, Glasgow 4 4.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport 3 1.9 miles
Schools in Paisley Northeast and Ralston
- Paisley Grammar School Secondary
- Ralston Primary School Primary
- St John Ogilvie Primary School Primary
- Williamsburgh Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 1.4 miles
- St Mirren FC Stadium 1.4 miles
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 2 miles
- Braehead Shopping centre 2.3 miles
- Silverburn Shopping centre 2.6 miles
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 3.3 miles
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 3.7 miles
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 4.2 miles
- University of Glasgow University 4.4 miles
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 4.5 miles
- University of Glasgow Library University 4.5 miles
- Scotland Street School Museum Museum 4.7 miles