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The railway station is at sea level to the left of the photo which was taken from Coronation park.

©Thomas Nugent

©william craig

Located on the corner of Church Avenue and Station Road, this former Free Church, built from 1871-2 (John Burnet), became the Parish Church when its predecessor, Dempster's church ([[1059043]]), was damaged during the blitz.

For a different view of the same building, see: [[14674]].

For more information on the succession of parish churches of Cardross, see: [[977441]].

©Lairich Rig

The seat is shown in context, with further details, here: [[1095683]].

Note, on the back of the seat, a small carved symbol: [[1095734]].

©Lairich Rig

This symbol (which is used on the badge of the Scottish Women's Rural Institute), is carved on the back of a stone seat that dates from 1932 (as described at [[1095683]]).

The carving is showing signs of weathering; the lettering is becoming illegible. However, the V-shaped band running across the heart contains the text "FOR HOME & COUNTRY", and the crown has four points, containing the initials S,W,R,I.

At the time of writing, the organisation still exists, and it uses the same symbol on its badge.

©Lairich Rig

Shown here is A. N. Paterson's "Rural Seat", which dates from 1932, and is located at the corner of Station Road and Main Road. Above the seat is a plaque with an inscription, which reads as follows (the spelling "intrusted" is the one used in the inscription):

"For the use of the village and intrusted to its care, this seat was erected by the Cardross Branch of the Scottish Women's Rural Institute 1932 AD."

The aforementioned SWRI is often referred to simply as "the Rural"; hence the name "Rural Seat". The plaque also bears a symbol ([[1095734]]), which is repeated on the back of the seat: [[1095741]].

©Lairich Rig

Built as Free Church 1871-2

©J M Briscoe

This fountain stands beside Main Road, and is located immediately to the south-east of the War Memorial ([[1095770]]).

An ER insignia (with a crown) is carved into the headpiece; this presumably denotes Edward VII, since the base of the fountain is dated 1902.

©Lairich Rig

This War Memorial in Cardross stands alongside Main Road, facing the junction with Station Road.

©Lairich Rig

Dist:0.2km<br/>For more details of this station, see: [[261390]].

Just beyond the footbridge, on the left-hand side, some lights can be seen; these are associated with level crossing gates, which are required because Station Road crosses the railway line at this point.

©Lairich Rig

Dist:0.2km<br/>The west bound platform, viewed from an east bound stopping train.

©Thomas Nugent

Dist:0.2km<br/>The west bound platform. The station is undergoing major renovation.

©Thomas Nugent

Dist:0.2km<br/>Cardross railway station, mainly served by Class 320 AC Electric Multiple Units on suburban services from Glasgow Queen Street

©GaryReggae

Dist:0.2km<br/>This is part of the Fairways housing development in Cardross. The houses had only recently been built when this picture was taken, and they are located beside Cardross Golf Course.

The houses to the left of Braid Drive occupy what was formerly Cardross Park; the park had two lodges on the main road, and a mansion house further to the north.

©Lairich Rig

Dist:0.3km<br/>This yard is behind the Ridings Sawmills factory, and backs onto the footpath running along the Clyde.

©Mark Nightingale

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