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Guide to Erskine

Erskine started as a small village on the banks of the River Clyde and was once an agricultural area that can be dated back to 3000BC. The original village cannot be seen today but there are still a couple of iconic buildings including Erskine House. The house in 1916 became The Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors and Soldiers, there is still a modern unit for veterans on the site today. The hospital was sold in 2004 and was converted into Mar Hall Golf & Spa Hotel. Erskine still has a close connection with the Hospital today.

Erskine in the 1970’s faced a major transformation and many of the homes that stand today were built. The new town was originally built on the focus of pedestrianisation. This makes the town perfect for those with families. In the 1980’s the town further developed with larger semi-detached and detached homes being built.

Bridgewater shopping centre is at the heart of Erskine where you will find

• Morrisons, Aldi, Butchers and Hardware Store
• Doctors Surgery, Opticians and Pharmacy
• Variety of take-aways including Domino’s along with other various shops.

Throughout Erskine you will find several other local shops, butchers, and take-aways.

What to do in Erskine?

For those looking for activities for their children there are several different clubs including football, scouting groups and dance classes. Erskine also benefits from a gym and swimming pool. Nearby you will find Erskine and Mar Hall golf courses along with several others in the area. We all know that children love soft play so you can take them to Pandemonium Play Centre.

Eating out in Erskine you can catch a bite to eat at The Brachan, The Eryskine and Dani’s Diner, for more formal dining there is Mar Hall Golf & Spa Hotel.

Why not take a walk along the Riverside, which is part of the Clyde Costal Path, 55km of walkways from Kelly Burn between Wemyss Bay and Skelmorlie to Milngavie. The Erskine path is a smooth path which starts at Boden Boo below the Erskine Bridge.

Education and Schools

There are several schools and nurseries in Erskine. With no less than five primary schools and Park Mains High School catering for secondary education. There is also the Riverside Waterfront Campus which is small school catering for children with additional needs.

Commuting

Erskine is well-connected to various transportation routes. The town has a direct link to central Glasgow via the M8, with an average drive time of just under half an hour. Alternatively, you can take the bus, which takes about 50 minutes. Erskine is also conveniently located for access to Glasgow Airport, only 5 miles away, easily reachable by car or bus via the M8. For travel to the north side of the Clyde, the Erskine Bridge crosses the river to Old Kilpatrick, where the A82 connects to Dumbarton and Clydebank.