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Renfrew, Renfrewshire

Renfrew is the county town of Renfrewshire. Renfrew is known as the "Cradle of the Royal Stewarts" as a result of its early link with the House of Stewart. Renfrew gained royal burgh status in 1397. Renfrew's historic industries include shipbuilding and engineering. Today it primarily contains service sector businesses. The town is within the council area of Renfrewshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Renfrewshire
Lat, Long: 55.879905,-4.3852843
Grid Reference: NS 5088 6776
Civil Parish: Renfrew CP
Council Area: Renfrewshire CA
Police Area: Scotland (Renfrewshire and Inverclyde) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 37703
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Renfrew,_Renfrewshire_37703

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