About Bridge of Weir

Bridge of Weir is a town in Renfrewshire, Scotland, located in the PA11 postcode area. It lies along the River Cart, which flows through the town and has historically supported local industry, particularly in the textile sector. The town developed significantly during the 18th and 19th centuries, with the construction of the original bridge giving it its name. Today, Bridge of Weir retains a strong sense of local identity, with a mix of residential areas and small businesses. The town centre includes a range of shops and services, and it is well connected by road and rail, making it accessible to nearby Glasgow. The River Cart Walkway offers a pleasant route for walking and cycling, and the town hosts community events throughout the year.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Milliken Park Train Station 2.4 miles
Johnstone (Strathclyde) Train Station 2.8 miles
Howwood (Renfrewshire) Train Station 3.2 miles
Bishopton (Renfrewshire) Train Station 4.1 miles
Langbank Train Station 4.6 miles
Paisley St James Train Station 4.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Ranfurly 0 yards Crosslee 0.9 miles Houston 0.9 miles Clevans 1.2 miles Brookfield 1.4 miles Craigends 1.4 miles Kilbarchan 1.4 miles Quarriers Village 2 miles Tandlehill 2 miles Millikenpark 2.2 miles Quarrelton 2.6 miles Johnstone 3.1 miles

Local Government

District Renfrewshire
Ward Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank
Constituency Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Notable & Famous People from Bridge of Weir 2 people

James McCrae
Association football coach
Scottish footballer and manager (1894-1974)
Leslie Green
University teacher
Canadian philosopher

Streets in PA11 30 shown View all streets

B786 2 Back Road 1 Bankend Road 1 Barassie Drive 1 Beech Avenue 2 Belleisle Crescent 1 Bonar Crescent 2 Bracken Place 2 Broom Place 1 Carruth Road 1 Castle Road 2 Church Road 2 Clevans Road 1 Collace Avenue 2 Craigbet Avenue 1 Craigbet Place 1 Craigends Avenue 1 Craigends Place 1 Crosslee Road 4 Dalmahoy Crescent 2 Donaldfield Road 4 Earl Place 1 Eldin Place 1 Elm Road 1 Faith Avenue 4 Fetlar Road 1 Freeland Drive 1 Glen Brae 1 Glendentan Road 1 Glengowan Road 2

Postcodes in PA11 50 shown View all postcodes

PA11 3AA PA11 3AB PA11 3AD PA11 3AE PA11 3AF PA11 3AG PA11 3AJ PA11 3AL PA11 3AN PA11 3AP PA11 3AQ PA11 3AR PA11 3AS PA11 3AT PA11 3AU PA11 3AW PA11 3AX PA11 3AY PA11 3AZ PA11 3BA PA11 3BB PA11 3BD PA11 3BE PA11 3BH PA11 3BN PA11 3BP PA11 3BS PA11 3DA PA11 3DB PA11 3DD PA11 3DE PA11 3DF PA11 3DG PA11 3DH PA11 3DJ PA11 3DL PA11 3DN PA11 3DP PA11 3DR PA11 3DS PA11 3DT PA11 3DU PA11 3DW PA11 3DX PA11 3DY PA11 3ED PA11 3EF PA11 3EG PA11 3EH PA11 3EJ