Map of Merchiston Oval
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About Merchiston Oval
Merchiston Oval is a street located in Brookfield. The street has a length of approximately 506 metres.
Merchiston Oval is located within the Renfrewshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK.
Merchiston Oval has the postcodes of PA5 8XA and PA5 8WT.
Merchiston Oval is located within the county of Renfrewshire, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 350.71 miles North West from central London., 10.75 miles West from Glasgow, 52.24 miles West from Edinburgh and 73.37 miles South West from Dundee.
Merchiston Oval is within the Post Town of JOHNSTONE
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Estate Agents near Merchiston Oval
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Penny Lane Homes | 36 High Street Johnstone PA5 8AH | Visit Website |
| First For Property | St. James Business Centre, Junction 29, Linwood Road, Paisley,PA3 3AT | |
| Keepmoat Homes, Coatsbrae | Barskiven Road, Paisley, PA1 2AB |
Location Details
| Merchiston Oval | |
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| Latitude | 55.845590 |
| Longitude | -4.523773 |
| OS Easting (X): | 242004 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 664252 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NS420643 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for Merchiston Oval
What Council (Local Authority) is Merchiston Oval in?
Merchiston Oval is located within the local authority area of Renfrewshire Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Merchiston Oval in?
Merchiston Oval is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Merchiston Oval in?
Merchiston Oval is located within the ward of Houston &Crosslee and Linwood.
What County is Merchiston Oval in?
Merchiston Oval is located within the ceremonial county of Renfrewshire.
What Constituency is Merchiston Oval in?
Merchiston Oval is located within the constituency of Paisley and Renfrewshire North.
What Part of the UK is Merchiston Oval in?
Merchiston Oval is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Merchiston Oval in?
Merchiston Oval is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Merchiston Oval in?
Merchiston Oval is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Merchiston Oval
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Nethermains Avenue | junction |
| Fairlie Road | pseudo node |
| Newfield Way | junction |
| Glendale Wynd | junction |
| Barochan Lane | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Merchiston Oval
| Sunrise | 05:22 |
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| Sunset | 21:07 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Merchiston Oval
| Observed at Weather Station: | Glasgow/Bishopton 5 May 2024 at 21:00 (4.26 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.0°C (88.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00128565 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Employment and Retirees |
| LSOA Code: | S01012030 |
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| LSOA Name: | Renfrewshire Rural North and Langbank - 03 |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02002256 |
| MSOA Name: | Renfrewshire Rural North and Langbank |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Johnstone |
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| 30 Napier Street, Johnstone PA5 8SF |
| 01505 329209 |
| Distance: 0.6 Miles |
| Directions from Merchiston Oval to Morrisons Johnstone |
| Iceland Johnstone |
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| 1 Houston Square, 56/61 High St Johnstone, Paisley, PA5 8QG |
| 01505323181 |
| Distance: 0.7 Miles |
| Directions from Merchiston Oval to Iceland Johnstone |
| Tesco Linwood Superstore |
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| 11 Bridge St, Linwood, Paisley, PA3 3DB |
| 0345 610 6316 |
| Distance: 1.32 Miles |
| Directions from Merchiston Oval to Tesco Linwood Superstore |
| Asda Linwood |
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| Phoenix Retail Park, Paisley, PA1 2AB |
| 0141 848 7929 |
| Distance: 2.12 Miles |
| Directions from Merchiston Oval to Asda Linwood |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01505 - Johnstone |
| Area Code: 01389 - Dumbarton |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Renfrewshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| North Building, Cotton Street, Paisley &PA1 1BU |
| Telephone Number: 01418 425 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Paisley and Renfrewshire North |
| The Member of Parliament is Gavin Newlands |
| Details for the MP Gavin Newlands on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Gavin Newlands on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Gavin Newlands won with a majority of 11,902 the result was SNP hold. The total electorate was 72,007 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Houston &Crosslee and Linwood Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Renfrewshire |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Secondary Schools
Linwood High School
Address: Linwood High School, Stirling Drive, LINWOOD, PA3 3NB
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1333
St Benedict's High School
Address: St Benedict's High School, Bridge of Weir Road, LINWOOD, PA5 8EX
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1441
Gryffe High School
Address: Gryffe High School, Old Bridge of Weir Road, HOUSTON, PA6 7EB
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1323
Johnstone High School
Address: Johnstone High School, Beith Road, JOHNSTONE, PA5 0JN
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1331
Scotland Primary Schools
Our Lady Of Peace Primary School
Address: Our Lady Of Peace Primary School, Erskinefauld Road, LINWOOD, PA3 3PR
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0173
Woodlands Primary School
Address: Woodlands Primary School, Abernethy Drive, LINWOOD, PA3 3EX
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0196
Houston Primary School
Address: Houston Primary School, Crosslee Road, HOUSTON, PA6 7EJ
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0159
St Fillan's Primary School
Address: St Fillan's Primary School, 1A Main Street, HOUSTON, PA6 7EL
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0182
Wallace Primary School
Address: Wallace Primary School, Greenhill Crescent, ELDERSLIE, PA5 9AW
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0194
Auchenlodment Primary School
Address: Auchenlodment Primary School, Aspen Place, JOHNSTONE, PA5 9QQ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0145
East Fulton Primary School
Address: East Fulton Primary School, Gilmartin Road, LINWOOD, PA3 3SG
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0152
Thorn Primary School
Address: Thorn Primary School, Thorn Brae, JOHNSTONE, PA5 8HE
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0189
St Margaret's Primary School
Address: St Margaret's Primary School, Buchanan Street, JOHNSTONE, PA5 8RY
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0185
St David's Primary School
Address: St David's Primary School, West Johnstone Campus, Beith Road, JOHNSTONE, PA5 0BB
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0198
Cochrane Castle Primary
Address: Cochrane Castle Primary, West Johnstone Campus, Beith Road, JOHNSTONE, PA5 0BB
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0198
Fordbank Primary School
Address: Fordbank Primary School, Teviot Terrace, JOHNSTONE, PA5 0NP
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0153
St Anthony's Primary School
Address: St Anthony's Primary School, Hallhill Road, JOHNSTONE, PA5 0SD
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0178
Kilbarchan Primary School
Address: Kilbarchan Primary School, Meadside Avenue, KILBARCHAN, PA10 2LA
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0163
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Royal Alexandra Hospital | Corsebar Road, Paisley | PA2 9PN | 5.48 Km | View Directions |
| Dykebar Hospital | Grahamston Road, Paisley | PA2 7DE | 8.18 Km | View Directions |
| Golden Jubilee National Hospital | Agamemnon Street, Clydebank | G81 4DY | 9.36 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Merchiston Oval
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| COLLINS&FORREST DENTAL SURGERY | 7a Collier Street, Johnstone | PA5 8AR | 1.14 Km | View Directions |
| CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE | 32 Church Street, Johnstone | PA5 8DU | 1.25 Km | View Directions |
| MOT DENTAL | 53 Clippens Road, Linwood | PA3 3PU | 1.26 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Merchiston Oval
DRS HOWIE, SMITH & DOBBS
Address: RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, 6 GEORGE STREET, JOHNSTONE, PA5 8SL
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01505 320208
RAVENSWOOD SURGERY
Address: THOMSON AVENUE, JOHNSTONE, RENFREWSHIRE, PA5 8SU
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01505 331979
LUDOVIC MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 60 QUARRY STREET, JOHNSTONE, RENFREWSHIRE, PA5 8EY
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01505 324348
QUARRYSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LINDEN MEDICAL CENTRE, 25 FLOORS STREET, JOHNSTONE, RENFREWSHIRE, PA5 8PZ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01505 321733
DR CASSIDY & PARTNERS
Address: LINDEN MEDICAL CENTRE, 25 FLOORS STREET, JOHNSTONE, RENFREWSHIRE, PA5 8PZ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01505 320151
WESTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LINDEN MEDICAL CENTRE, 25 FLOORS STREET, JOHNSTONE, RENFREWSHIRE, PA5 8PZ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01505 337999
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Merchiston Oval
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| W B Penman Ltd | 72 High Street, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, | PA5 8SG | 01505 335986 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 52c High Street, Johnstone | PA5 8AN | 01505 320396 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 7 Houston Court, Houston Square, Johnstone, | PA5 8DY | 01505 328810 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Merchiston Oval
ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CLYDEBANK)
Address: 70 SYLVANIA WAY, CLYDE SHOPPING CENTRE, CLYDEBANK, G81 2TL
Distance: 6.19 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLASGOW - BRAEHEAD)
Address: 68 BRAEHEAD SHOPPING CENTRE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G51 4BP
Distance: 6.50 miles
Contact: :
4661 GOVAN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 500 HELEN STREET, GOVAN, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G51 3HR
Distance: 7.91 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTON MEARNS)
Address: 37B THE AVENUE AT MEARNS, MEARNS CENTRE, NEWTON MEARNS, GLASGOW, G77 6EY
Distance: 8.92 miles
Contact: :
5894 BEARSDEN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 80 MILNGAVIE ROAD, BEARSDEN, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G61 2TX
Distance: 9.30 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Johnstone (Renfrewshire) Station is 1.09 miles away.
Address: Johnstone station, Thorn Brae, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, PA5 8HE
Johnstone (Renfrewshire) is situated on the Ayrshire Coast Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Johnstone (Renfrewshire) Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Directions from Merchiston Oval to Johnstone (Renfrewshire) Rail Station
Milliken Park Station is 1.46 miles away.
Address: Milliken Park station, off Cochranemill Road, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, PA5 8PQ
Milliken Park is situated on the Ayrshire Coast Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Milliken Park Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Merchiston Oval to Milliken Park Rail Station