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Braidfauld Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Braidfauld

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Braidfauld history

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Auchenshuggle

Auchenshuggle was a hamlet slightly to the north east, and was part of the Easterhill Estate. Easterhill House, erected as a country retreat by Glasgow merchants in the 19th century, has been demolished. Braidfauld Street was the terminus of the Number 9 tram.

Dalbeth

Dalbeth Estate was primarily a country retreat, but the owners worked the freestone and coal underneath. It is even said some local gold was found while, in the shallows of the Clyde large mussel-like bi-valves often provided serviceable pearls. Here Thomas Hopkirk established the prize collection of rare plants.

Govancroft Pottery 1911-1981

Govancroft Pottery was closed in 1981 after producing distinctive thistle shaped ware. A set of modern houses has taken their place, called “The Potteries”

Westthorn

Westthorn was the site of riots in the early 19th century. Thomas Harvie tried to cut off a right of way (from Dalmarnock to Carmyle) in 1819. The riots were put down by the Enniskillen Dragoons under the direction of the Sheriff.

You can visit Braidfauld places with Walkfo Braidfauld to hear history at Braidfauld’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Braidfauld has 122 places to visit in our interactive Braidfauld 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 Braidfauld, 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 Braidfauld places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Braidfauld & the surrounding areas.

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122 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Braidfauld tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Braidfauld

  

Best Braidfauld places to visit

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

Burnside railway station Burnside railway station serves the Burnside and Blairbeth areas of the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Greater Glasgow, Scotland . The station is located on the Newton branch of the Cathcart Circle Lines, which has been electrified since 1962 by British Railways .

Athletes’ Village (Glasgow 2014) The Athletes Village for the 2014 Commonwealth Games was situated on a 35-hectare (86-acre) site, in the east end of Glasgow. The site was used as accommodation for up to 8,000 athletes and officials from all over the Commonwealth nations. After the games, the site was further developed and has up to 1,400 homes, a portion of which are available for social rental.

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.

Cambuslang Cambuslang (Scots: Cammuslang) is a town on the south-eastern outskirts of Glasgow. It is the 27th largest town in Scotland by population. It has a long history of coal mining, iron and steel making, and ancillary engineering works.

West Whitlawburn Housing Co-operative West Whitlawburn Housing Co-operative is a housing co-operative and registered social landlord on the outskirts of Glasgow, Scotland. Founded in 1989 it is one of the largest co-operatives in Scotland. The tenants are members and shareholders and elect a management committee.

Kirkhill, South Lanarkshire Kirkhill is a district of Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Kirkhill district is the largest district in Scotland. It is the birthplace of the first inhabitants of the district. It was also known as Kirkhill, which is located in the district of the Cambuslanshire town.

A730 road A730 road in Scotland runs between the centre of Glasgow and the south-eastern edge of the city’s urban area at Cathkin.

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