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Renfrew, Braehead Power Station

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Power Station (20th Century)

Site Name Renfrew, Braehead Power Station

Classification Power Station (20th Century)

Canmore ID 90336

Site Number NS56NW 71

NGR NS 5173 6757

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Braehead Renfrew, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing South. This image was marked by AeroPictorial Ltd for photo editing.
Braehead Renfrew, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing South. This image was marked by AeroPictorial Ltd for photo editing.Image from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Trench at Oil Unloading SidingsImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Oil unloading trench - pipes at rail sidingsImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Cable bridge from Admin. Roof to BoilerhouseImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Chimney showing extensionImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Trains unloading on Rail SidingsImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Burner throats positioned prior to weldingImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Burner casing being erectedImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Trench to new boiler houseRenfrew Road and Braehead Renfrew, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing North. This image was marked by AeroPictorial Ltd for photo editing.Barclay, Curle and Co, Ltd, Elderslie Shipyard and Braehead Power Station, under construction, Scotstoun, Renfrew, Lanarkshire, Scotland, 1950. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing north. This image has been produced from a crop marked negative.Image from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Cracks in Brickwork in ChimneyImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Boiler, new boiler blocks in position around burner throatsImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Back of Boiler No.8 Upper SectionImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Interior new boiler houseBraehead Generating Station Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing East. This image was marked by AeroPictorial Ltd for photo editing.Renfrew Road and Braehead Renfrew, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing North. This image was marked by AeroPictorial Ltd for photo editing.Braehead Generating Station Renfrew, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing North/West. This image was marked by AeroPictorial Ltd for photo editing.Braehead Generating Station Renfrew, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing South. Barclay, Curle and Co, Ltd, Elderslie Shipyard and Braehead Power Station, under construction, Scotstoun, Renfrew, Lanarkshire, Scotland, 1950. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing north. This image has been produced from a crop marked negative.Image from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Back of Boiler No. 5Image from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Oil storage tanks from coal storeImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Back of boiler No.3Image from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Oil unloading trench - pipes at rail sidingsImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Trains unloading on Rail sidingsImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Chimney showing extension and Access ScaffoldingImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', View of Oil Storage Tanks prior to laggingImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Exterior new boiler houseImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Interior new boiler houseBraehead Generating Station Renfrew, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing North/East. This image was marked by AeroPictorial Ltd for photo editing.Braehead Generating Station Renfrew, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing North/East. Image from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', New Tanks and Boiler HouseImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Base of ChimneyImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Chimney prior to extension, with access scaffoldingImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Burner tubes removedImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Burners being erectedImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Transfer pumps and strainers package boiler house (1 pump removed)Image from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Back of Boiler No. 4Image from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Cracks in Brickwork in ChimneyImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Chimney lining (inside view)Image from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Chimney lining erectionImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Package boilersImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Trains unloading on Rail SidingsImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Piping trench at Railway sidingKing George V Dock to Braehead Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing North. This image was marked by AeroPictorial Ltd for photo editing.Image from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Oil Storage Tanks from Coal StoreImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Oil storage tanks from coal storeImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Boiler, new burner casing in positionImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Trains unloading on Rail SidingsImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Burner being erectedImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Chimney from EntranceImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Chimney showing scaffoldingImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Cracks in Brickwork in ChimneyImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Cracks in Brickwork in ChimneyImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Package boilers - Unloading/Transfer pumpsImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Boiler P.F. burners prior to dismantlingImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Cable Bridge from Workshop Rood to Admin. RoofImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Boiler panel at operating floorBraehead Generating Station Renfrew, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing South/East. This image was marked by AeroPictorial Ltd for photo editing.Image from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', New Railway SidingsImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Oil Storage tanks from rail sidingsImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Boiler, new burner throat tubes welded in positionImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Boiler, P.F. burners - Casing removed - Tubes cutImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Cable bridge from Admin. Roof to BoilerhouseImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Chimney showing extension and scaffolding at topImage from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Package boilers 1 and 2Image from photo album titled 'Braehead Oil Conversion', Burner front

Administrative Areas

  • Council Renfrewshire
  • Parish Renfrew (Renfrew)
  • Former Region Strathclyde
  • Former District Renfrew
  • Former County Renfrewshire

Architecture Notes

NS56NW 71 5173 6757

Now demolished and The King's Inch complex built on the site.

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