Renton, Scotland

Renton is a village in Scotland in the West Dunbartonshire council area, and is part of the Vale of Leven conurbation, lying just to the south of Alexandria. In the 2001 National Census it had a population of 2,138.

Related Topics:
Scotland - West Dunbartonshire - Vale of Leven - Alexandria - 2001

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It has traditionally been a stronghold of radical left-wing politics, during the 1930s it had Communist councillors, and in 2005 it is represented on West Dunbartonshire council by Jim Bollan, one of only two Scottish Socialist Party councillors.

Related Topics:
1930s - Communist - 2005 - Scottish Socialist Party

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It lies on the main road between Alexandria and Dumbarton. It has a railway station on the line from Glasgow to Balloch. It has a footbridge across the River Leven, and a minor road across Carman Hill to Cardross.

Related Topics:
Dumbarton - Glasgow - Balloch - River Leven - Cardross

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Renton is the birthplace of the writer Tobias Smollett.

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