Visit Barlanark Places

Welcome to Visit Barlanark Places
The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Barlanark

  

Barlanark Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Barlanark

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Barlanark history

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Barlanark housing scheme was developed in response to the city’s grave post-war housing needs. In 1952/53 over 2,300 3- and 4-bedroom apartments were constructed and rented out to ‘Corporation’ tenants.

Community Development

Calvay Centre opened in 2007, replacing the block of flats and shopping area. The centre is used to provide services for the local community and to offer meeting spaces for local groups and organisations including a church. The social housing stock in the area is managed by two housing associations.

You can visit Barlanark places with Walkfo Barlanark to hear history at Barlanark’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Barlanark has 74 places to visit in our interactive Barlanark map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Barlanark, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Barlanark places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Barlanark & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 74 audio facts unique to Barlanark places in an interactive Barlanark map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Barlanark Places Map
74 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Barlanark historic spots	Barlanark tourist destinations	Barlanark plaques	Barlanark geographic features
Walkfo Barlanark tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Barlanark

  

Best Barlanark places to visit

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Barlanark has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Barlanark’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Barlanark’s information audio spots:

Barlanark Barlanark is a district in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is situated east of Budhill, Shettleston and Springboig, north west of Baillieston, west of Springhill and Swinton.

Barrachnie Barrachnie is a place in Glasgow, Scotland adjacent to Garrowhill. It is located in the centre of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Carntyne Carntyne (Scottish Gaelic: Càrn an Teine) is a suburban district in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is situated north of the River Clyde, and in the east end of the city. It has formed the core of the East Centre ward under Glasgow City Council since 2007.

Cranhill Cranhill was developed from public funding in the early 1950s. Infamous for its illegal drug trade and anti-social youth culture. The community was redeveloped from the late 1990s, although unemployment stood at 50% as of 2009.

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