Johnstone, Industrial town in Renfrewshire, Scotland.
Located 12 miles from Glasgow, Johnstone sits along the Black Cart Water with streets radiating from its central square and railway station.
The town emerged in 1782 when George Houstoun commissioned street designs around Easter Cochrane estate, leading to the construction of a six-storey cotton mill.
The Johnstone History Museum displays materials from local industries, including archives from William Paton Ltd and Clifton and Baird manufacturing companies.
Two railway stations, Johnstone and Milliken Park, connect the town to Glasgow, while McGill's bus services link to surrounding Renfrewshire communities.
The Johnstone History Museum operates inside a Morrison's supermarket, making it the first museum globally to function within a grocery store.
Location: Renfrewshire
Shares border with: Linwood
GPS coordinates: 55.83333,-4.50000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
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