Weaver's Cottage

The National Trust for Scotland

The Cross, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, PA10 2JG

01505 705 588

This typical 18th-century handloom weaver's cottage houses the last example of the 800 looms working in the village of Kilbarchan in the 1830's. 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. Portraits of former spinners and weavers look at home in the midst of their tools of trade.   Attractive cottage garden. Video programme.   Open: Good Fri to 30 Sep, Fri-Tue 1-5. Morning visits available for pre-booked groups.   Travel Directions: Shuttle Street at The Cross, Kilbarchan. M8 junction 28a, A737, follow signs for Kilbarchan. 12 miles south-west of Glasgow.