Welcome to My Renfrew

The former county town of the old county of Renfrewshire, located 3 miles north-east of Paisley and 5 miles west of Glasgow. In the 12th century Renfrew was created a burgh (a royal burgh in 1396) and Renfrew Castle and its lands were granted to Walter Fitz-Alan, the first High Steward of Scotland. There are few remains of the castle and the 19th century parish church includes some 15th century effigies. Former industries include shipbuilding, steel, and engineering.