Johnstone is a town in Renfrewshire in the west of Scotland situated 3 miles south-west of Paisley close to the city of Glasgow. The town was founded in 1781 and planned out by the laird of Johnstone, George Houston. The first mill was built on Mill Brae in 1782 and the town grew as an industrial centre during the 18th and 19th century with its thread and cotton industry. The Glasgow, Paisley and Johnstone Canal opened in 1810, it stretched 11 miles from Johnstone to Port Eglinton and was designed to transport textiles, coal, slate and timeber with the passenger boat service operating from 1830, the canal closed in 1881 with the arrival of the railway. The Johnstone High Parish Church dates from 1792 with attractive spire added in 1823. Johnstone is a popular tourist destination ideally located for visiting the attractions of Paisley, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley. The town has holiday accommodation, inns, restaurants fast-food takeaways, a golf course, a fitness-centre and sports complex and excellent transport links both road and rail across Renfrewshire. Local attractions include Paisley Abbey founded in 1163, the Paisley Museum and Art Gallery, the Clydebuilt Scottish Maritime Museum and the Muirshiel Country Park with loch offering land and water-based activities, nature-trails and RSPB centre. Nearby Glasgow offers excellent shopping, dining-out and night-life.
Dentist
Collins & Forrest Dental Surgery
M & S Neilson
N Rogerson
Doctor
Johnstone Health Centre
Riverview Medical Practice
Westfield Surgery
Golf Club
Performing Arts
Splash Productions Music Complex
Pub and Bar
Cartside Bar
Elderslie Inn
Glenleven Inn
Globe Bar
Hagg Bar
Nip Inn
Paddock Bar
Thorn Inn
Restaurant
Ajuba Restaurant
Canton Restaurant
Elderslie Inn
Rose Garden
Shimla Pinks
School
Castlehead High School
Fordbank Primary School
St Margaret’s Primary School
Thorn Primary School
Solicitor
Holmes MacKillop Ltd
McCusker McElroy & Co
Taxi
Alpha Taxis
Johnstone Radio Cars
Kab Cars
Paisley Radio Cars
Shops
Boots
Splash Productions Music Complex
Hallmark Cards
Places to Stay near Johnstone
Lynnhurst Hotel (0.56 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
Premier Inn Glasgow (Paisley) (1.29 miles)
Howwood Inn (2.82 miles)
Dating back to the 1700s the Inn is the perfect place for the weary traveller to rest and recharge their batteries. Combining a country hotel with gourmet restaurant, well stocked ... More
Ashtree House Hotel (2.85 miles)
Travelodge Glasgow Airport (3.05 miles)
Lomond Airport Hotel (3.17 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
Watermill Hotel (3.18 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
Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport (3.26 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
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