Shawlands
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Shawlands is a district of Glasgow, Scotland
located less than 2 miles south of the River Clyde
. The area has an approximate population of 8000 people, with over 82% dwelling in flats, 74% owner occupied and 79% living alone or with one other person. Neighbouring districts include the areas of Crossmyloof
, Langside
and Pollokshaws
with Shawlands itself overlapping the Glasgow City Ward map areas 6 (Polloksheilds) and 7 (Langside). The area is often regarded as a 'hub' for the South Side region due to its wealth of shops and amenities.
Housing in the area consists mainly of tenement flats but also includes two-storey terraced cottages and a small number of detached and semi-detached houses. Tenements remain the most common form of dwelling in the city today and are commonly bought by a wide range of social types and are favoured for their large rooms, high ceilings and original period features. Since November 2009, property prices in the area have continued to rise steadily with the average cost in April 2010 at £152,669, this is notably above the Glasgow city average.
. The park also has allotments, a botanical glass house, public tennis courts, a public golf course, children's play areas, a boating pond and spectacular views of Glasgow. The park holds the annual Southside Festival which attracts over thirty thousand people and The Wee Chill music festival.
within the area Shawlands Academy has an approximate capacity of over 1200 pupils. The school has just undergone an extensive renovation which has seen it transformed into Glasgow’s specialist languages centre. The International School, the first of its kind in Scotland, also houses the Bi-lingual Support Unit. It is estimated that over 50 languages are currently spoken by the school’s students, representating the diverse multicultural student population.
, Scotland's national stadium and home of Queens Park Football Club
is located less than 2 miles from Shawlands Cross.
. This is the nearest commercial airport serving the Greater Glasgow region
. The area is 24 miles from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, served by the Ryanair budget airline
.
, Shawlands Railway Station
and Pollokshaws East Railway Station
. All stations have direct links to the city centre, terminating at Glasgow Central Station
. Journey times to the city centre are under 10 minutes and services are provided by First Scotrail.
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...
located less than 2 miles 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....
. The area has an approximate population of 8000 people, with over 82% dwelling in flats, 74% owner occupied and 79% living alone or with one other person. Neighbouring districts include the areas of Crossmyloof
Crossmyloof
Crossmyloof is an area on the south side of Glasgow in Scotland.-Etymology:The name is derived from Gaelic Crois MoLiubha, St Malieu's Cross....
, Langside
Langside
Langside is a district in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is situated south of the River Clyde, and lies east of Shawlands, south of Queens Park, west of Cathcart and north of Newlands. The district is residential and primarily middle-class, and has become an increasingly fashionable address in...
and Pollokshaws
Pollokshaws
Pollokshaws is a district on the southside of the city of Glasgow, Scotland. The housing stock mostly consists of some sandstone tenement housing, tower blocks and modern brick tenement-style buildings...
with Shawlands itself overlapping the Glasgow City Ward map areas 6 (Polloksheilds) and 7 (Langside). The area is often regarded as a 'hub' for the South Side region due to its wealth of shops and amenities.
Housing in the area consists mainly of tenement flats but also includes two-storey terraced cottages and a small number of detached and semi-detached houses. Tenements remain the most common form of dwelling in the city today and are commonly bought by a wide range of social types and are favoured for their large rooms, high ceilings and original period features. Since November 2009, property prices in the area have continued to rise steadily with the average cost in April 2010 at £152,669, this is notably above the Glasgow city average.
Cultural Amenities
Within walking distance of Shawlands is Queens Park, acquired in 1857 and designed by the world renowned Sir Joseph Paxton, also responsible for noted public parks in London, Liverpool, Birkenhead and the grounds of the Spa Buildings at Scarborough. The park was dedicated to the memory of Mary, Queen of Scots and not Queen Victoria, a common misconception given the proximity to Victoria Road. The park is steeped in history and was the site of the 16th century Battle of LangsideBattle of Langside
The Battle of Langside, fought on 13 May 1568, was one of the more unusual contests in Scottish history, bearing a superficial resemblance to a grand family quarrel, in which a mother fought her brother who was defending the rights of her infant son...
. The park also has allotments, a botanical glass house, public tennis courts, a public golf course, children's play areas, a boating pond and spectacular views of Glasgow. The park holds the annual Southside Festival which attracts over thirty thousand people and The Wee Chill music festival.
Education
Shawlands primary school has an approximate capacity of over 600 pupils and is part of the Shawlands New Learning Community which also includes; Annette St Primary, Battlefield Primary, Blackfriars Primary, Cuthbertson Primary and Langside Primary. The non denominational secondaryNon-denominational Christianity
In Christianity, nondenominational institutions or churches are those not formally aligned with an established denomination, or that remain otherwise officially autonomous. This, however, does not preclude an identifiable standard among such congregations...
within the area Shawlands Academy has an approximate capacity of over 1200 pupils. The school has just undergone an extensive renovation which has seen it transformed into Glasgow’s specialist languages centre. The International School, the first of its kind in Scotland, also houses the Bi-lingual Support Unit. It is estimated that over 50 languages are currently spoken by the school’s students, representating the diverse multicultural student population.
Religion
Religious establishments within the district include: Shawlands Kirk, Saint Helen's, Destiny Church and South Shawlands Church.Sport
Located on Kilmarnock Road are, Fitness First, providing gym and aerobic exercise classes, and Curves, a woman's fitness and weight loss facility. The area is also home to Shawlands bowling club and Pro Judo, the largest judo club in the West of Scotland. Hampden ParkHampden 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...
, Scotland's national stadium and home of Queens Park Football Club
Queen's Park F.C.
Queen's Park Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland. The club are currently the only amateur club in the Scottish League; their amateur status is reflected by their motto, Ludere Causa Ludendi – to play for the sake of playing.Queen's Park are the oldest...
is located less than 2 miles from Shawlands Cross.
Air
Shawlands is located 8.8 miles from Glasgow International Airport, PaisleyGlasgow International Airport
Glasgow International Airport is an international airport in Scotland, located west of Glasgow city centre, near the towns of Paisley and Renfrew in Renfrewshire...
. This is the nearest commercial airport serving the Greater Glasgow region
Greater Glasgow
Greater Glasgow is an urban settlement in Scotland consisting of all localities which are physically attached to the city of Glasgow, forming with it a single contiguous urban area...
. The area is 24 miles from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, served by the Ryanair budget airline
Ryanair
Ryanair is an Irish low-cost airline. Its head office is at Dublin Airport and its primary operational bases at Dublin Airport and London Stansted Airport....
.
Rail
The area is within walking distance of Crossmyloof Railway StationCrossmyloof railway station
Crossmyloof railway station is a railway station in Glasgow, Scotland. The station is managed by First ScotRail and is served by trains on the Glasgow South Western Line.The overline station building was removed during the late 1990s...
, Shawlands Railway Station
Shawlands railway station
Shawlands railway station is a railway station serving Shawlands, a suburb of Glasgow, Scotland. The station is managed by First ScotRail and is located on the Cathcart Circle Line.-Up to November 1979:...
and Pollokshaws East Railway Station
Pollokshaws East railway station
Pollokshaws East railway station is a railway station in Glasgow, Scotland. The station is managed by First ScotRail and is located on the Cathcart Circle Line.-History:...
. All stations have direct links to the city centre, terminating at Glasgow Central Station
Glasgow Central station
Glasgow Central is the larger of the two present main-line railway terminals in Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland. The station was opened by the Caledonian Railway on 31 July 1879 and is currently managed by Network Rail...
. Journey times to the city centre are under 10 minutes and services are provided by First Scotrail.