Weaver's Cottage |
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This typical 18th-century handloom weaver's cottage contains the last example of the 800 looms working in the village of Kilbarchan in the 1830s. Most Fridays and weekends, the clack, clack of a weaver at work brings this cottage to life again.
Locally woven shawls cover the box beds. In one room the wall beside a box bed has been cut away to allow long legs to stretch. There is an important display of looms, weaving equipment, domestic utensils, local historical and weaving items. On the walls portraits of former spinners and weavers look at home in the midst of their tools of trade. There is an attractive cottage garden.
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Opening Times
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(2007 times)
30th March to 30th September:Friday to Tuesday 1.00pm - 5.00pm Morning Visits available for pre-booked groups. Groups of 20 or more must always book in advance, please. |
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Admission Charges
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(2007 prices)
Adult £5.00; Concession £4.00; Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £14.00; Family (1 adult + up to 4 children) £10.00.NTS members free. Car Park pay and display £2.00. |
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Directions
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| Shuttle Street at The Cross, Kilbarchan, 12 miles south-west of Glasgow. |
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Weaver's Cottage Postcode for SatNav: PA10 2JG |
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Nearby Attractions
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Coats Observatory
(4 Miles)*
At the 1880 Annual General Meeting of the Paisley Philosophical Institution, it was proposed that the Society should purchase an astronomical telescope. |
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Paisley Museum
(5 Miles)*
The Paisley Pattern is a design classic, you can see the beauty of the original shawls and discover the story of their intricate art at Paisley Museum and Art Galleries. |
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Finlaystone Country Estate
(7 Miles)*
Welcome to Finlaystone with its spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde. We hope you will find something for everyone here, whatever the season. |
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