Is Maryhill a good area in Glasgow?

Is Maryhill a good area in Glasgow?

Maryhill (or “North Kelvinside” as it’s referred to by Glasgow University students) is ideal if you want to optimise your time and squeeze in some exercise with a brisk walk to uni or. Maryhill is the area just north of the Kelvin River that runs above Great Western Road.

Is Maryhill a nice area?

Ah Maryhill, the long notorious former burgh found to the north-west of the city. But things are not always as they seem, for this patch of Glasgow is welcoming, friendly and a really nice place to live.

What is Maryhill famous for?

Maryhill was known as the Venice of the North for its canals and also for being the centre of the glass industry, with its Caledonia Works and Glasgow Works. The Glasgow Industrial School for Girls moved to Maryhill in 1882.

When did Maryhill barracks close?

The barracks were decommissioned in 1959 after the amalgamation of the Highland Light Infantry into the Royal Highland Fusiliers and were largely demolished in 1961, then transferred to Glasgow Corporation for the development of the Wyndford housing estate, although the guardroom and boundary walls remain.

Is there army barracks in Glasgow?

Walcheren Barracks is a drill hall located at Hotspur Street in Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland….

How many army bases are there in Scotland?

Scotland will also be home to 46 British Army Reserve Centres (15 per cent of the UK total).

What areas of Glasgow should I avoid?

Areas to Avoid in Glasgow

• Sauchiehall Street.
• Hope Street.
• Clyde Street.
• Possil.
• Springburn.
• Lambhill.
• Cadder.
• Maryhill.