Sandwiched between its larger Renfrewshire neighbours, Johnstone and Paisley, Elderslie is a small town whose most famous son grew up to be the 13th Century scourge of the English during the First Wars of Scot-tish Independence. There is still some debate as to William Wallace’s birthplace but Elderslie’s residents will hear none of it; Wallace, the country’s most iconic hero, is theirs. Declaring him in stone, the town erected their own Wallace monument in 1912, close to where Wallace once resided as a child. Wallace was educated at the nearby Pais-ley Abbey, after which his exploits at Stirling and beyond became the stuff of legend. Elderslie is an old settlement, really old – it’s roots grew in the Neolithic period, and throughout the Indus-trial Revolution it grew with an economy centred around coal mining, whisky, and paper. Its canal provided it with an arterial route to Glasgow, and was only drained after the railway linking Glasgow and Ayr passed through the town. As Elderslie modernised, one industry became dominant; the carpet industry. Elderslie may now exist principally as a commuter town, Glasgow and Paisley are within a short drive, but when Stod-dart’s Carpets were enjoying their heyday, their floral shag-piles carpeted the Titanic, Concorde, and West-minster Abbey.
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Places to Stay near Elderslie
Premier Inn Glasgow (Paisley) (1.08 miles)
Ashtree House Hotel (1.64 miles)
Travelodge Glasgow Airport (1.86 miles)
Lynnhurst Hotel (1.87 miles)
Having recently undergone an extensive refurbishment, The Lynnhurst Hotel combines traditional grace with modern efficiency making it Renfrewshire's new aspirational venue.Situated in a prestigious residential area the hotel enjoys a ... More
Watermill Hotel (1.88 miles)
Situated in the Heart of Historic Paisley, built on a the site of a 17th century flour mill and reatining the original mill facade, whilst offering modern levels of comfort. ... More
Lomond Airport Hotel (2.05 miles)
Welcome to the Lomond Airport Hotel, part of the reputable Lomond Hotels Group. We offer a modest and informal setting which will comfortably cater for your stay. Within close proximity ... More
Abbey Inn (2.41 miles)
The Abbey Inn is a small hotel on the outskirts of the town centre of Paisley. It is ideally situated off the M8 & M77 15 minutes drive from Glasgow ... More
Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport (2.46 miles)
Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport makes for an inviting home-from-home within the complex of Glasgow International Airport. You can catch the bus 24 hours a day from the airport to Glasgow city centre, 10 minutes away. ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Glasgow Airport (2.51 miles)
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