Elderslie, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Elderslie is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 5,330. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Elderslie
Elderslie is a village in the council area and historic county of Renfrewshire in west central Scotland. It chiefly serves as a commuter village, situated midway between the towns of Paisley and Johnstone, and lies 11 miles (18 km) west of Glasgow city centre.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,330 |
| Population Density | 40 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.8333°, -4.4860° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.5 inches (1,688 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.6 inches (27 cm) |
About Elderslie
Elderslie is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 5,330. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 133.0 sq mi (344.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.8333°N, 4.4860°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 720 | HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) | Questionable Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in |
Elderslie has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (2.8").
Schools in Elderslie
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wallace Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Heriot Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Elderslie
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn Classical | classical | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Clyde Built Radio | arts, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Linn Jazz | jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Celtic Music Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Orryy Live | 24/7, bouncy | MP3 | |
| Capital FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Buena Vida | community radio, multi genre | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Regal Radio | blues, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Impact-Digital-Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Go Radio Glasgow | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Quality Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Johnstone Sound | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Jambo! Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HBSA Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Sunny G Community Radio | community | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Buena Vida | community radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 100.8 Home Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Elderslie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balloch Steam Slipway | ||||
| Big Idea | ||||
| Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Darvel Telephone Museum | ||||
| Dean Castle Country Park Rural Life Centre | ||||
| Dick Institute | ||||
| Fairfield Heritage Centre | ||||
| Geilston Garden | ||||
| Glasgow Museums Resource Centre | ||||
| Glasgow Police Museum | ||||
| Glasgow Science Centre | ||||
| Glenlee Visitor Centre | ||||
| Greenbank Garden | ||||
| Hill House | ||||
| Holmwood House | ||||
| House for an Art Lover | ||||
| Hunterian Museum | ||||
| Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum | ||||
| Lochgoin Museum | ||||
| National Piping Centre | ||||
| Paisley Museum and Art Galleries | ||||
| People's Palace | ||||
| Provand's Lordship | ||||
| Renfrew Museum | ||||
| Riverside Museum | ||||
| Royal Highland Fusiliers | ||||
| Scotland Street School Museum | ||||
| Scottish Football Museum | ||||
| Scottish Maritime Museum | ||||
| Scottish Maritime Museum Puffer Café and Shop | ||||
| Scottish Submarine Centre | ||||
| Sma' Shot Cottages | ||||
| St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art | ||||
| The Burrell Collection | ||||
| The Govan Stones | ||||
| The Mackintosh House | ||||
| The Museum of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow | ||||
| The Tenement House | ||||
| University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall | ||||
| Victoria Park Fossil Grove | ||||
| Weaver's Cottage | ||||
| Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum |
Libraries in Elderslie
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Fisher Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anniesland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balfron Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balloch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barrhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bearsden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bellfield Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishopton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bourtreehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridge of Weir community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Busby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardonald Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarkston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Couper Institute Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalmuir Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dreghorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drymen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dumbarton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duntocher Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eaglesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elder Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Erskine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferguslie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Foxbar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Giffnock Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow Centre For The Deaf | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow University Library Research Annexe | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow Zine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gorbals Library and Real Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Govanhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hillhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hurlford Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ibrox Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irvine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilbirnie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilwinning Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knightswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library at GoMA | 0.0 | |||||
| Lochwinnoch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maryhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mearns Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milngavie Library & Community Education Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Milton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milton Library and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Mitchell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Music Broth - Scotland's Loudest Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Neilston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Tweedie Hall and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newmilns Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paisley Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Partick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pollokshaws Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Possilpark Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Renfrew Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Robertson Tryst Library & Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Springside Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornliebank Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Glasgow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Strathclyde Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westerton Hall and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodside Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Elderslie
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Antiques and Collectables Market | |||||
| Glasgow Antiques and Collectables Market | |||||
| Glasgow Farmers Market | |||||
| Kilmarnock Indoor Market | |||||
| McIver's Markets | |||||
| McIver's Markets | |||||
| Savoy Centre | |||||
| Savoy Centre | |||||
| The New Market | |||||
| The Square Yard |
Cafes in Elderslie
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Elderslie
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Elderslie
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Elderslie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epochal Barrel Fermented Ales | ||||
| Epochal Barrel Fermented Ales | ||||
| Shilling Brewing Company | ||||
| Shilling Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Elderslie
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Elderslie
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Factor | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Elderslie
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Large Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bute Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carlung Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kilkerran UL | - | Small Airport |
| Mayfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| New Grimmet Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | - | Small Airport |
| South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Elderslie
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Elderslie Post Office | |
| Ivanhoe Road Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Elderslie
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Columba Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Elderslie
3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Elderslie.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Renfrew (uk/scotland) | 2010 | Bright red/orange lights flying in loose formation in night sky. |
| Johnstone (near haverfordwest) (uk/england) | 2002 | Rectangle object in sky seen in Wales, UK |
| Renfrew (uk/scotland) | 1990 | Bright flourescent colour changing light seen near airport, viewed for 15 minutes slowly moving before departing |
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What is the population of Elderslie?
Elderslie has a population of 5,330 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 133.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Elderslie?
Elderslie has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.
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