Lochwinnoch
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| Lochwinnoch | |
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 Lochwinnoch's location locally and nationally |
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| Demographics | |
| Population: | 2,570 (1991 Census) |
| Administration | |
| Local Government Region: | Renfrewshire |
| Nation: | Scotland |
| Geography | |
| Traditional County: | Renfrewshire |
| Former Region: | Strathclyde |
| Grid reference: | NS353586 |
| Post Office and Telephone | |
| Post Town: | Lochwinnoch |
| Postcode: | PA12 |
| Dialling Code: | 01505 |
Lochwinnoch is a village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, located on the banks of Castle Semple Loch and the River Calder.
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[edit] History
Its name derives either from the Gaelic innis meaning 'island', or from St Winnoc, to whom a nearby chapel was dedicated. In 1795, there were nine mills located in Lochwinnoch and the village was developed mainly to accommodate the work force. It is now mostly a residential village.The former railway line has been converted into a cyclepath and is now part of the National Cycle Network[1], running from Glasgow to Gretna.
[edit] Places of interest
The loch plays host to a variety of watersports and an RSPB bird sanctuary is nearby. There are three pubs in Lochwinnoch The Corner Bar, The Brown Bull, and the Garthland Arms. There are also two resturaunts, called the Gable End, and the Junction Bistro.There is also a golf course in Lochwinnoch called Lochwinnoch Golf Club in Burnfoot Rd.
[edit] Schools
There is one school called Lochwinnoch Primary School, on Calder Street.
[edit] External links
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