King's Park, Glasgow
Encyclopedia
King's Park is a district
in the Scottish
city of Glasgow
. It is situated south of the River Clyde
.
Named for the medium sized park which it contains and spotted with green areas, much of King's Park is situated on an incline which overlooks Scotland
's national stadium Hampden Park
on one side, and the tower blocks of Castlemilk
on the other.
The local 9 hole golf course is notable for being dug into a hillside 20-35° steep in some places.
It is now closed and is used as an area of common ground.
The 9 hole golf course, and much of the park itself is actually located in nearby Croftfoot
School is the local non-denominational comprehensive. The area is also served by Holyrood Secondary School
, a Roman Catholic school and the largest secondary education institute in Europe. Other schools in the area include King's Park and Croftfoot Primary schools, St Fillans primary school and St Mirin's primary school.
Also located in King's Park, 32F Squadron are the first Scottish Squadron of the Air Training Corps
who share some facilities with the Territorial Army base on the same site.
it was built in 1806 for the West Indies merchant and prominent Glasgow Tory, John Gordon
.
A scrapbook entitled Old Glasgow Street Songs etc and dated to 1850 at the Mitchell Library
contains the song: The Dairy Maids Of Hundred-Acre Hill. This hill can be found in modern day King's Park.
District
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in the Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
city of Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
. It is situated south of the River Clyde
River Clyde
The River Clyde is a major river in Scotland. It is the ninth longest river in the United Kingdom, and the third longest in Scotland. Flowing through the major city of Glasgow, it was an important river for shipbuilding and trade in the British Empire....
.
Geography
King's Park is a residential area, with a mixture of semi-detached houses, flats and luxury detached houses. It is a ten to twenty minute bus or rail journey from Glasgow city centre.Named for the medium sized park which it contains and spotted with green areas, much of King's Park is situated on an incline which overlooks Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
's national stadium Hampden Park
Hampden Park
Hampden Park is a football stadium in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow, Scotland. The 52,063 capacity venue serves as the national stadium of football in Scotland...
on one side, and the tower blocks of Castlemilk
Castlemilk
Castlemilk is a district of Glasgow, Scotland. It lies to the south of the city adjacent to Rutherglen, Croftfoot, Simshill and the separate village of Carmunnock...
on the other.
The local 9 hole golf course is notable for being dug into a hillside 20-35° steep in some places.
It is now closed and is used as an area of common ground.
The 9 hole golf course, and much of the park itself is actually located in nearby Croftfoot
Croftfoot
Croftfoot is a residential district on the southeastern side of the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is named after an old steading which was situated at the eastern end of the present day Croftfoot Road, where the Castlemilk Burn now enters a culvert downstream from the site of Castlemilk House.In...
Demographics
King's Park is an affluent suburb of Glasgow, with median house prices and income well above average. As of 2005, it has a population of 14,552 residents. The ethnic makeup is approximately 98% White, 0.8% Asian, 0.6% Oriental and 0.6% mixed race.Education
King's Park Secondary in nearby SimshillSimshill
Simshill is a district in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is situated south of the River Clyde.Former residents include Alex Ferguson and Carol Smillie. It is next to the beautiful Linn ParkSimshill is in the local council ward area of Linn....
School is the local non-denominational comprehensive. The area is also served by Holyrood Secondary School
Holyrood R.C. Secondary School
Holyrood Secondary School, commonly referred to as Holyrood, is a Catholic secondary school in the south-side of Glasgow, Scotland. Holyrood is widely known as being Europe's largest state secondary school. It is near Crosshill railway station, Hampden Park, A728 and the new, M74 Motorway...
, a Roman Catholic school and the largest secondary education institute in Europe. Other schools in the area include King's Park and Croftfoot Primary schools, St Fillans primary school and St Mirin's primary school.
Also located in King's Park, 32F Squadron are the first Scottish Squadron of the Air Training Corps
Air Training Corps
The Air Training Corps , commonly known as the Air Cadets, is a cadet organisation based in the United Kingdom. It is a voluntary youth group which is part of the Air Cadet Organisation and the Royal Air Force . It is supported by the Ministry of Defence, with a regular RAF Officer, currently Air...
who share some facilities with the Territorial Army base on the same site.
History
The "King's Park" for which the area is named features the landmark, Aikenhead House. Designed by the architect David HamiltonDavid Hamilton (architect)
David Hamilton was a Scottish architect based in Glasgow. He has been called the "father of the profession" in Glasgow. Notable works include Hutchesons' Hall, Nelson Monument in Glasgow Green and Lennox Castle. The Royal Exchange in Queen Street is David Hamilton's best known building in Glasgow...
it was built in 1806 for the West Indies merchant and prominent Glasgow Tory, John Gordon
John Gordon
-Noblemen:*John Gordon, 11th Earl of Sutherland , Earl of Sutherland*John Gordon, 13th Earl of Sutherland , Earl of Sutherland*John Gordon, 1st Viscount of Melgum , father of Scottish courtier Henrietta Gordon...
.
A scrapbook entitled Old Glasgow Street Songs etc and dated to 1850 at the Mitchell Library
Mitchell Library
The Mitchell Library is a large public library and centre of the public library system of Glasgow, Scotland.-History:The library was established with a bequest from Stephen Mitchell, a wealthy tobacco manufacturer, whose company, Stephen Mitchell & Son, would become one of the constituent members...
contains the song: The Dairy Maids Of Hundred-Acre Hill. This hill can be found in modern day King's Park.
External links
- King's Park - Illustrated Guide Origins and history of the area.
- Friends of King's Park Local Interest Group.