Back Street is a street located in Renton. The street has a length of approximately 466 metres.
The street is located within the West Dunbartonshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Scotland.
The street has the postcodes of G82 4NG, G82 4NF and G82 4NE.
It is located within the county of Dunbartonshire, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 359.36 miles North West from central London., 15.13 miles North West from Glasgow, 54.05 miles West from Edinburgh and 70.63 miles South West from Dundee.
BACK STREET is within the Post Town of DUMBARTON
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I have came across a paragraph from an newspaper saying ‘ Back Street in Renton though a small Street has it is said sent more soldiers than any other Street for its size in Scotland.’
September 8th 1915.
Does anyone know anything about .this claim and is there a local War Memorial in Renton..
You may be onto something. I went through some old newspaper articles and noted the following..
Fatalities and Missing in Action:
1. Private James Harkins
Address: 135 Back Street, Renton
Regiment: 3rd Battalion Scottish Borderers
Date of Death: 26 April 1915
2. Private John McCallum
Address: 135 Back Street, Renton
Regiment: 9th Black Watch
Status: Missing presumed dead in 1915, aged 31
3. Thomas Burrell
Address: 97 Back Street
Background: Fought in the Indian Mutiny of 1857; his father fought at Waterloo in 1815
Date of Death: 1914
Wounded in Action:
1. Private Norman James
Address: 48 Back Street, Renton
Regiment: 2nd Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Details: Wounded April 1915; previously served in Boer War
2. Private John Carracher
Regiment: 1st Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Details: Wounded April 2015, aged 30
3. Sapper Patrick McGuire
Address: 136 Back Street
Regiment: 1st Canadian Contingent
Details: Wounded 24 April 1915, aged 36
4. Sergeant Conroy
Address: 133 Back Street
Regiment: Argyle and Sutherlands
Details: Seriously wounded 18 October 1914
5. Private James Rowan
Address: 132 Back Street
Regiment: Dunbartonshire Volunteers
Details: Wounded April 2015, aged 21
6. Private John Lamant
Address: 73 Back Street
Regiment: Dunbartonshire Territorials
Details: Wounded April 1915
7. William Young
Regiment: Dunbartonshire Territorials
Details: Wounded April 1915
8. Private Houston Easdale
Regiment: 1st Royal Scots Fusiliers
Details: Wounded June 1915
9. Private George David
Address: 66 Back Street
Regiment: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Details: Wounded June 1915
10. Sapper Robert Allison
Address: 48 Back Street
Regiment: Royal Engineers
Details: Wounded June 1915, aged 24
11. Private John Dunnion
Address: 132 Back Street
Details: Hospitalised after being gassed, June 1915
Non-combat Injuries:
Neil McLeod
Background: Discharged from the Black Watch
Event: Injured by a tram on Main Street of Renton, December 2017
Honors and Awards:
1. Edward Malloy
Address: 93 Back Street
Details: Awarded the Military Medal November 1916, expert rifleman, aged 28
Memorial Information:
Event: Unveiling of the Renton Memorial
Location: Howgate, Renton
Date: 1922
Details: Memorial has 158 names inscribed.
There is probably a lot more that I missed
Thanks for the information. We have a long ongoing mystery here in Glasgow concerning Lyon Street which claims to be the street in Glasgow which had the highest amount of casualties during the Great War. Despite searching every where the is no written proof of this long standing claim. Seemingly there was a Roll of Honour in a pub in the area for many years but it has disappeared and no one has any idea what happened to it. Sometimes these local private Rolls Of Honour included names of those who served and not necessarily just the ones who were killed...the fact that I came across this wee snippet in a newspaper from 1915...makes me doubt if the claim is correct.
Many Thanks
Charlie McDonald.
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Back Street
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Dumbarton/ Loch Lomond Address: Lomondgate Drive, West Dumbarton Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.42 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Dumbarton Address: A82 Stirling Rd, Dumbarton, G82 2TZ Telephone: 0871 984 6133 Visit Hotel Page |
3.65 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Greenock Address: 1/3 James Watt Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.96 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Greenock Address: 2 James Watt Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.11 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Greenock Address: Cartsburn Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.40 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| The Murray Agency | 144 Main Street, Alexandria, G83 0NZ | |
| Allen & Harris | 161/163 High Street, Dumbarton, Scotland, G82 1NZ | |
| Caledonia Bureau | 130 High Street, Dumbarton, G82 1PQ | Visit Website |
| David Muir & Co. | 2 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL | Visit Website |
| S B Property | 121 Glasgow Road, Dumbarton, G82 1RG | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Scotland |
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Location Details
| Back Street | |
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| Latitude | 55.972450 |
| Longitude | -4.584381 |
| OS Easting (X): | 238739 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 678504 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NS387785 |
Roads that have a Junction with Back Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Carman Road | junction |
| Station Street | junction |
| Station Street | junction |
| Station Street | junction |
| Grant Crescent | junction |
| King Street | junction |
| Mcgregor Lane | junction |
| Kane Street | junction |
| Hillfoot | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:32 |
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| Sunset | 16:24 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Glasgow/Bishopton 18 January 2025 at 11:00 (4.94 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.8°C (79.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SE (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00096675, S00096679 & S00096603 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Industrious Workers & Constrained Young Families |
| LSOA Code: | S01013207 &S01013222 |
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| LSOA Name: | IZ14 - 01 &IZ15 - 09 |
| SOA Code: | 5a &4d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02002473 &S02002474 |
| MSOA Name: | IZ14 &IZ15 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Alexandria |
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| 66 Bank Street, Alexandria, Glasgow, G83 0NH |
| 01389752024 |
| Distance: 1.03 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Alexandria |
| Asda Dumbarton |
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| St James Retail Park, Glasgow, G82 1RB |
| 01389 739400 |
| Distance: 2.13 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Dumbarton |
| Morrisons Dumbarton |
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| Glasgow Road, Dumbarton G82 1QZ |
| 01389 742466 |
| Distance: 2.31 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Dumbarton |
| Waitrose Helensburgh |
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| Cardross Road, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84 7LA |
| 01436 675533 |
| Distance: 4.85 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Helensburgh |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01389 - Dumbarton |
| Area Code: 01436 - Helensburgh |
| Area Code: 01475 - Greenock |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | >=30 | >=30 | >=30 | Y | 9 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of West Dunbartonshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Garshake Road, Dumbarton &G82 3PU |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01389 738282 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of West Dunbartonshire |
| The Member of Parliament is |
| Details for the MP on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Leven Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Dunbartonshire |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Bonhill Primary School
Address: Bonhill Primary School, Raglan Street, Bonhill, ALEXANDRIA, G83 9JA
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01389 773700
St Ronan's Primary School
Address: St Ronan's Primary School, Ladyton, Bonhill, ALEXANDRIA, G83 9DZ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01389 773741
St Mary's Primary School (Alexandria)
Address: St Mary's Primary School (Alexandria), Bank Street, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0UJ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01389 773740
Christie Park Primary School
Address: Christie Park Primary School, Middleton Street, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0DF
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01389 773972
St Martin's Primary School
Address: St Martin's Primary School, Place of Bonhill, Renton, DUMBARTON, G82 4QB
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01389 753044
Renton Primary School
Address: Renton Primary School, Main Street, Renton, DUMBARTON, G82 4NA
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01389 777028
Levenvale Primary School
Address: Levenvale Primary School, Argyll Street, Levenvale, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0QN
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01389 773747
St Michael's Primary School
Address: St Michael's Primary School, St Michael's Way, Off Castlehill Road, DUMBARTON, G82 5BS
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01389 773914
Scotland Secondary Schools
Vale Of Leven Academy
Address: Vale Of Leven Academy, Main Street, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0BH
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01389 777000
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Vale Of Leven General Hospital | North Main Street, Alexandria | G83 0UA | 2.34 Km | View Directions |
| Dumbarton Joint Hospital/riverview Resource Centre | Cardross Road, Dumbarton | G82 5JA | 2.78 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| BRIDGE STREET DENTAL PRACTICE | 36 Bridge Street, Alexandria | G83 0TA | 1.40 Km | View Directions |
| LOMOND DENTAL CARE | 162 Main Street, Alexandria | G83 0NZ | 1.62 Km | View Directions |
| VALE SMILE CARE LIMITED | 146 Main Street, Alexandria | G83 0NZ | 1.62 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LOCH LOMOND SURGERY
Address: 75 BANK STREET, ALEXANDRIA, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G83 0NB
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 752626
INCHCRUIN PRACTICE
Address: THE VALE CENTRE FOR HEALTH & CARE, MAIN STREET, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0UE
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 828600
OAKVIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE VALE CENTRE FOR HEALTH & CARE, MAIN STREET, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0UE
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 752650
THE LENNOX PRACTICE
Address: THE VALE CENTRE FOR HEALTH & CARE, MAIN STREET, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0UA
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 828616
PRIMARY CARE EMERGENCY SERVICE
Address: GP OUT OF HOURS LOMOND, VALE OF LEVEN GENERAL HOSPITAL, NORTH MAIN STREET, ALEXANDRIA, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G83 0UA
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
ALCLUITH PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, STATION ROAD, DUMBARTON, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G82 1PW
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 811811
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Central Pharmacy UK Ltd | 172 Main Street, Renton, Dumbarton, | G82 4PE | 01389 752914 | View Directions | |
| Bonhill Pharmacy Ltd | Keystore Units 1-4, Ladyton Shopping Centre, Bonhill, , Alexandria, | G83 9DZ | 01389 722822 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 11-14 Mitchell Way, Alexandria | G83 0LW | 01389 752038 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HELENSBURGH)
Address: 9 WEST PRINCES STREET, HELENSBURGH, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G84 8TF
Distance: 6.20 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (GREENOCK)
Address: 5-9 HAMILTON GATE, GREENOCK, PA15 1JW
Distance: 6.94 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GREENOCK)
Address: 43 HAMILTON WAY, GREENOCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA15 1RQ
Distance: 6.99 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CLYDEBANK)
Address: 70 SYLVANIA WAY, CLYDE SHOPPING CENTRE, CLYDEBANK, G81 2TL
Distance: 8.42 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 9.85 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLASGOW - BRAEHEAD)
Address: 68 BRAEHEAD SHOPPING CENTRE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G51 4BP
Distance: 10.79 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Renton Station is 0.16 miles away.
Address: Renton station, Station Road, Renton, West Dunbartonshire, G82 4ND
Renton is situated on the North Clyde Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Renton Station is an unstaffed station.
Alexandria Station is 0.91 miles away.
Address: Alexandria station, 200 Bank Street, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, G83 0UL
Alexandria is situated on the North Clyde Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Alexandria Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Please be polite and respectful.