Clyde Waterfront Heritage

Erskine nature view

Erskine

Even before the Erskine Bridge was built, the chain ferry meant that this was an important crossing point. Now it is an ideal place to enjoy a walk along the banks of  the Clyde. Going from Renfrew to Erskine along the A8, over the Inchinnan bascule bridge, you pass one of  the finest Art Deco buildings in Scotland.The India of Inchinnan Building dates from 1930 when it was designed by Thomas Wallis  for India Tyres. Wallis' firm also designed the famous Hoover factory in west London.

The area also offers opportunities to enjoy walks along the riverside.

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India of Inchinnan

India of Inchinnan

The recently restored building is one of the finest examples of art deco architecture in Scotland.

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Erskine House

Erskine House

Erskine House (1828-45), now known as Mar Hall, was designed by Sir Robert Smirke, the architect of the British Museum.

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Walk along the Clyde


You can walk along the banks of the Clyde using the ‘Erskine and the Clyde’ trail (map reference 2). Follow the Erskine Riverfront Walkway signpost from the car park off Kilpatrick Drive, Erskine (grid ref. NS 470708).


You can also visit the nature reserve at Newshot island (map reference 3).


For more walks visit Renfrewshire Trails.