Erskine
Erskine is a town in the council area of and county of Renfrewshire. It is situated in the West Central Lowlands of Scotland, lying on the southern bank of the River Clyde. The town is most often identified for the Erskine bridge, which is the furthest west crossing point on the river, where it soon broadens 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. Therefore, it has become predominantly a commuter town. According to the 2011 Census, the town boasts a permanent population of around 15347, illustrating its extensive expansion from being a modest village settlement. The town's progression into exactly what it is today started 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 construction of a mixture of privately owned and rented accommodation in 1971 helped the population to grow to 10000. Even with most of the residents being commuters, retail has a considerable role to play in the economy. The town's Bridgewater complex offers a wide assortment 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 located in the town. Accessible to residents are also numerous leisure and sports activities. There are 2 private golf courses and a play centre for children, as well as various playing fields and a sports centre. In 2014, it was rated among the most appealing postal code regions to live in Scotland. For all of your home upgrades, make sure to make use of respected contractors in Erskine to make certain of quality.
