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| Craigie Linn, Gleniffer Braes Country Park |
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| This spectacular waterfall can be reached from the Tannahill Walk, one of many attractive routes. |
Carts Greenspace has commissioned
specialist consultants, Golder Associates (UK) Ltd., to formulate a strategic enhancement plan for the “Gleniffer Braes
Green Network”. The study area centres around Gleniffer Braes Country Park and has been a popular walking location and
visitor attraction for at least two centuries.
The research and report have been funded jointly by Renfrewshire Council,
which owns the country park, and the Glasgow & Clyde Valley Green Network Partnership, which is seeking to stimulate an
ambitious 20 year programme of greenspace improvements across the Greater Glasgow conurbation.
The consultants were particularly impressed by the treasure trove of heritage to be found at Gleniffer Braes: diverse
wildlife; nationally scarce habitats; agricultural and industrial archaeology; cultural connections with Paisley’s past,
particularly its poets.
A public consultation day was held in the Robertson Car
Park on Paisley Fair Monday and this exercise elicited a wide range of opinions about what would be best for the future of
Gleniffer Braes. A report of findings and recommendations will be completed and released later in the year.
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