page_title: Rashielee Quay
section_title: WWII
hierarchical_section_title: Rashielee Quay / WWII
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Positionskarte von Schottland, Vereinigtes Königreich Quadratische Plattkarte, N-S-Streckung 170&#160;%. Geographische Begrenzung der Karte: * N: 61.0° N * S: 54.5° N * W: 8.8° W * O: 0.4° W English: Location map of Scotland, United Kingdom Equirectangular projection, N/S stretching 170&#160;%. Geographic limits of the map: * N: 61.0° N * S: 54.5° N * W: 8.8° W * E: 0.4° W
context_page_description: The old Rashielee Quay or Rashielie Quay was located on the old Lands of North Barr, situated on the south bank of the River Clyde in the Parish of Inchinnan, between Bodinbo Island and Park Quay. It was built to facilitate the loading of boats and barges with whinstone excavated from the nearby Rashielee Quarries that was brought to the quay by a horse drawn wagonway.
context_section_description: A WWII barrage balloon site was identified in the area however nothing now remains of the structure. Many barrage balloons existed in this part of the clyde to protect people, housing and industries against German aircraft.
caption: Location of Rashielee Quay, Renfrewshire
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