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Erskine, Renfrewshire

Erskine is a town in Renfrewshire, on the southern bank of the River Clyde. The Erskine Bridge connects Erskine on the south bank with Old Kilpatrick in Dunbartonshire on the north. The bridge is the furthest west crossing point on the river. Originally a small village settlement, Erskine has expanded since the 1970s as a new town. The town is within the council area of Renfrewshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Renfrewshire
Lat, Long: 55.907986,-4.464173
Grid Reference: NS 4606 7106
Civil Parish: Inchinnan CP
Council Area: Renfrewshire CA
Police Area: Scotland (Renfrewshire and Inverclyde) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 15438
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Erskine,_Renfrewshire_15438

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