River Cart Aqueduct, Paisley

Name: River Cart Aqueduct
Address: Paisley, United Kingdom

#16 among attractions in Paisley

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Facts and practical information

The River Cart Aqueduct, sometimes known as the Blackhall Bridge, is a railway bridge and former navigable aqueduct in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. It opened in 1811 as an aqueduct to carry the Glasgow, Paisley and Johnstone Canal over the White Cart Water. Following the closure of the canal in 1881, it was converted to a railway bridge in 1885, and now carries the Paisley Canal Line. It is registered as a Category A listed building by Historic Environment Scotland. ()

Opened: 1811 (213 years ago)Height: 30 ftCoordinates: 55°50'24"N, 4°24'23"W

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Paisley United Kingdom

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Day trips

River Cart Aqueduct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Paisley Abbey, Paisley Town Hall, Coats Observatory, Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church.

0.6 miNW
Church, Mission, Sacred and religious sites
Paisley Abbey, Paisley
17 min walk • Paisley Abbey stands as a testament to Scotland's rich religious history and architectural heritage, nestled in the heart of the town of Paisley. This grand monastery, originally established in the 12th century, has been a cornerstone of the community for centuries...
0.7 miNW
City hall
Paisley Town Hall, Paisley
18 min walk • Paisley Town Hall is a public hall in Abbey Close, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The building, which is being converted into a centre for performing arts, is a Category A listed building.
1 miW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Coats Observatory, Paisley
27 min walk • Coats Observatory is Scotland's oldest public observatory. It is currently closed for refurbishment as part of a 4-year long £42m transformation of the observatory and museum buildings.
1.1 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, Paisley
28 min walk • Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, colloquially known as the Baptist Cathedral of Europe, stands at the west end of the High Street in Paisley, Scotland.
0.7 miNE
Park
Barshaw Park, Paisley
19 min walk • Barshaw Park is public park in Paisley, Scotland. It has 55 acres of recreational parkland and garden areas which are open to the public.
1.1 miNW
Fountain, Park
Fountain Gardens, Paisley
29 min walk • Fountain Gardens is in Paisley, Scotland. It has recreational parkland and garden areas which are open to the public. The park is Paisley's oldest public gardens. Within the park is Grand Central Fountain, one of only three Category A listed fountains in Scotland.
1 miW
Natural history museum, History museum, Art museum
Paisley Museum and Art Galleries, Paisley
26 min walk • Paisley Museum and Art Galleries is currently closed for refurbishment and is due to reopen 2023. It is a museum and public art gallery located in the town of Paisley and is run by Renfrewshire Council.
0.6 miNW
Bridge
Abbey Bridge, Paisley
16 min walk • Abbey Bridge is grade B listed road-bridge over the White Cart Water in the centre of Paisley in Scotland. It was erected in 1879, widened in 1933, and comprehensively restored in 2009.
1 miE
55°50'41"N • 4°22'58"W
Ralston Golf Club, Paisley
25 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
0.6 miW
Church, Art Nouveau architecture
St Matthew's Church, Paisley
16 min walk • St Matthew's Church in Paisley is notable for its Art Nouveau architecture by WD McLennan, and stained glass window by Robert Anning Bell. The church was built between 1905 and 1907 and shares a small traffic island on Gordon Street with a fire station.
0.7 miNW
Church
St Mirin's Cathedral, Paisley
18 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Saint Mirin in Paisley, dedicated to Saint Mirin the patron saint of Paisley, is the mother church of the Catholic Diocese of Paisley and is the seat of the Bishop of Paisley.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to River Cart Aqueduct?

Nearby attractions include Blackhall Manor, Paisley (7 min walk), St Matthew's Church, Paisley (16 min walk), Abbey Bridge, Paisley (16 min walk), Paisley Abbey, Paisley (17 min walk).

How to get to River Cart Aqueduct by public transport?

The nearest stations to River Cart Aqueduct:

Train

Hawkhead (8 min walk)
Paisley Canal (18 min walk)

Bus

Iceland • Lines: 38 (12 min walk)
Kelburne Oval • Lines: 38, 38A (13 min walk)