Kilbarchan

Kilbarchan is a picturesque village of 18th century weavers' cottages set in rolling countryside. Visit the Renfrewshire Council website for more information. Visit the Weaver's Cottage conserved and maintained by the National Trust for Scotland to learn about the lives of the villagers in the past and to see demonstrations of weaving, spinning and dyeing.  The Cottage is open April to September, Friday to Tuesday, 1.00 to 5.00. 
The Steeple Hall with its iconic statue of the village's legendary piper Habbie Simpson stands in the middle of the village.  Once a meal market and school, it is now a community space. 

The Old Library in Barholm is run by a community trust.  The Trust often has musical events in the Library, which has a charming garden to the rear.

The big event in Kilbarchan is Lilias Day, usually on the first Saturday in June.  A pageant telling the story of the village's history kicks off the day's happenings, and everyone parades to the local park for a splendid programme including sporting events and live music. 

Notable local organisations include the Kilbarchan Singers who specialise in madrigals and other a capella music, the Kilbarchan Pipe Band and the renowned Kilbarchan Amateur Athletics Club which regularly produces top flight track and cross country athletes.

The village has traditional pubs serving food, and gift shops as well as all the usual services