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On the 1st April 1996 The Old County of Renfrew was broken up under local government reform. Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde now represent the historical County of Renfrew along parts of Glasgow that were originally part of the county. Between them they host a vast array of heritage sites from Prehistory, Roman Forts, Castles, Religious buildings, grain mills, textile mills and so much more.

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Renfrewshire

Modern day Renfrewshire contains the main towns of Paisley and Renfrew along with lots of other villages and smaller towns.

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East Renfrewshire

Modern day East Renfrewshire contains the main towns of Barrhead, newton Mearns, Giffnock, Thornliebank, Neilston, busby and Eaglesham.

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Inverclyde

Modern day Inverclyde contains Greenock, Port Glasgow, Gourock, inverkip, Kilmacolm and Wemyss Bay.

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Now Glasgow

From the 17th Century onwards parts of Old Renfrewshire were incorporated into Lanarkshire, and now come under Glasgow.

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