Erskine
Erskine is a town in the council area of and county of Renfrewshire. It is located in the West Central Lowlands of Scotland, lying on the southern edge of the River Clyde. The town is most often acknowledged for the Erskine bridge, which is the outermost west crossing point on the river, where it soon grows to come to be the Firth of Clyde estuary. Being in the west of the Greater Glasgow conurbation, the town borders Bishopton and Renfrew, Inchinnan, Paisley and Glasgow International Airport. As such, it has actually come to be mainly a commuter town. According to the 2011 Census, the town boasts a permanent population of around 15347, highlighting its significant expansion from being a small village settlement. The town's development into what it is today began from the middle of the 20th century when the Renfrewshire County Council proposed its 'New Community' scheme, which saw the population raise to 3000 locals. The building and construction of a mixture of privately owned and rented accommodation in 1971 allowed the population to grow to 10000. Inspite of most of the residents being commuters, retail has a substantial role to play in the economy. The town's Bridgewater complex provides a wide range of independent and commercial chain stores, eateries, fast food outlets, a butchers and an opticians, to name but a few. A number of other more compact retail areas can also be found in the town. Accessible to residents are also many leisure and sports activities. There are 2 exclusive golf courses and a play centre for children, in addition to various playing fields and a sports centre. In 2014, it was ranked among the most appealing postal code regions to live in Scotland. For all your home upgrades, make sure to make use of trusted contractors in Erskine to make certain of quality.