Kilbarchan

Kilbarchan (/kɪlˈbɑːrxən/; Scottish Gaelic: Cill Bhearchain) is a village and civil parish in central Renfrewshire, in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. The village's name means "cell (chapel) of St. Barchan". It is known for its former weaving industry.

Kilbarchan
  • Scottish Gaelic: Cill Bhearchain
Kilbarchan
Location within Renfrewshire
Population3,300 (mid-2020 est.)
OS grid referenceNS401633
Council area
  • Renfrewshire
Lieutenancy area
  • Renfrewshire
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townJohnstone
Postcode districtPA10
Dialling code01505
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
  • Paisley and Renfrewshire South
Scottish Parliament
  • Renfrewshire South
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