East Renfrewshire, Scottish council area near Glasgow, Scotland
East Renfrewshire encompasses urban and rural landscapes, featuring settlements like Newton Mearns, Barrhead, Giffnock, and Clarkston across its territory south of Glasgow.
The area transformed during the Industrial Revolution when the Levern valley developed textile manufacturing centers, establishing numerous mills in Neilston and Barrhead.
East Renfrewshire contains forty-one percent of Scotland's Jewish population, contributing to the diverse demographic composition of this council area.
The East Renfrewshire Council manages public services including schools, healthcare facilities, waste management, and community resources from its headquarters in Giffnock.
Rudolf Hess made an unexpected landing at Floors Farm near Waterfoot in 1941, leading to his capture during World War II.
Location: Scotland
Capital city: Giffnock
Part of: Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Region
Shares border with: South Lanarkshire
GPS coordinates: 55.79840,-4.29070
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
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