Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire is a relatively small, but densely populated, council in the western part of the country. The area can be determined as outskirts of Glasgow, as it contains many commuter towns and villages. In economical aspect, Renfrewshire is a part of the larger Glasgow urban area and hosts some of its industries. The main Scottish airport is situated here. Paisley is the biggest city and administrative centre of Renfrewshire. It is known in the United Kingdom for its weaving industry, which is currently in steady decline. The city boasts a row of noteworthy architectural masterpieces from different historical periods, like for example the Paisley Abbey, where Scottish kings were buried during the late Middle Ages, or the Roman Catholic Cathedral of St Mirin. Other places of interest include the historic Castle Semple Loch, part of the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park and the Coats Observatory. The Renfrewshire Music Festival is a major cultural event in this part of Scotland.