Inchinnan

Inchinnan lies on the A8 between Renfrew and Bishopton.  It has been closely linked with transport throughout its history, visit the Renfrewshire Council website for more information. Legend has it that in the 6th century St Conval landed at Inchinnan after crossing the Irish Sea on a stone! The stone, along with the Argyll Stone are to be found on the Renfrew side of the river Cart.  During the last century rather more practical forms of transport have been manufactured in Inchinnan, including aircraft, airships and car tyres.  Now Rolls Royce produces components for their aero-engines in a purpose built manufacturing complex in the village. 

The former India Tyre factory's fine Art Deco building, designed by Wallis Gilbert of London in 1929, has been restored to its former glory and extended by Gibb Architects of Glasgow.  The new extension uses the forms of aircraft wings and airship gondolas to provide very special office accommodation for high tech companies.  The building's restaurant is open to the public Monday to Saturday.  More information can be found at Indiaodinchinnan.com.

On the Barnsford Bridge road other high tech manufacturing companies have located in Inchinnan Business Park.  These include biotechnology, food and communications technology companies.

Housing has developed along with the industry, beginning with homes for workers at the Beardmore factory.  The parish church, while very modern in its appearance, has close links with the village's past.  It replaces an earlier church demolished when nearby Glasgow International Airport was built.  Many of the earlier church's beautiful stained glass windows and other furnishings now grace the modern church.

 Inchinnan still has the atmosphere of a country village despite its fascinating industrial history.