Scotstoun
Glasgow City

Located to the north of the River Clyde, northwest of Glasgow City Centre and to the south of Jordanhill, Scotstoun was, until the early 1860s, the site of the Oswald family estate, which was centred around Scotstoun House. By 1861, the westward march of the shipbuilding yards had reached Scotstoun with the opening of the Connell's Scotstoun Yard. This led to the break-up of the estate, as portions were sold off for housing, to create a park (Victoria Park) and for further industrial development (iron, engineering and shipbuilding) along the river. The southern part of Scotstoun is characterised by late 19th/ early 20th Century tenements, whilst to the north it is mostly inter- and post-war local authority housing. BAE Systems continue to operate a shipyard here, building warships.

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