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18 unusual facts about Scotstoun


Albion Motors

Albion Automotive of Scotstoun, Glasgow is a former Scottish automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturer, currently involved in the manufacture and supply of Automotive component systems.

Alfred Yarrow

It was to be a short-lived move, for less than 10 years later (1906–1908) Yarrow gradually moving his yard northwards to Scotstoun on the banks of the River Clyde on the west coast of Scotland, closing the London shipyard in 1908.

Amazonas-class corvette

The second was named Scarborough on her launch a day later at Scotstoun in Glasgow, and began sea trials in July 2010, reaching 25.38 knots.

Bible John

On 31 October 1969, 29-year-old Helen Puttock was found murdered in Earl Street in Scotstoun.

Condell-class frigate

The ships were built between 1969 and 1973, under Chilean modifications, by Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. in Scotstoun, Glasgow.

History of Partick

This was followed by the opening of Connell's shipyard (1861) and the Yarrow shipyard (1906) both yet further west in Scotstoun.

HMS E51

HMS E51 was a British E class submarine built originally ordered from Yarrow, Scotstoun but transferred to Scotts, Greenock on 3 March 1915.

Knightswood

At its southern edge, Knightswood is bounded by Anniesland Road, beyond which lies Jordanhill and Scotstoun.

L and M-class destroyer

Laforey, flotilla leader, built by Yarrow & Company, Scotstoun, laid down 1 March 1939, launched 15 February 1941 and completed 26 August 1941.

London Yard

As shipbuilding in London declined, Yarrows subsequently transferred to Scotstoun, Glasgow between 1906 and 1908.

MV British Prudence

A replacement ship of the same name was built by the Blythswood Shipbuilding Company of Scotstoun, Glasgow and launched on 20 December 1948.

Nakhoda Ragam-class corvette

The contract was awarded to GEC-Marconi in 1995 and the ships, a variant of the F2000 design, were launched in January 2001, June 2001 and June 2002 at the then BAE Systems Marine yard at Scotstoun, Glasgow.

Royal Brunei Navy

These have been completed but have not been delivered from BAE Systems Naval Ships in Scotstoun due to claims by the Royal Brunei Navy that the ships fail to meet the required specifications.

Scotstoun Primary School

Scotstoun remained outwith Glasgow city boundaries until 1926, when it was annexed to provide land for Glasgow Corporation's planned new housing estates.

Scotstounhill

Scotstounhill is a small area between south Knightswood and Scotstoun situated in West Glasgow.

Sport in Glasgow

Major international sporting arenas include Kelvin Hall and Scotstoun Sports Centre.

SS Hong Moh

The ship was built by Charles Connell & Company of Scotstoun, and was launched on 8 September 1881 as the SS City of Calcutta for George Smith & Sons' City Line.

Victoria Park, Glasgow

Victoria Park is set in western Glasgow, adjacent to the districts of Scotstoun, Whiteinch, Jordanhill and Broomhill.


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Yoker

Although shipbuilding has declined, the Yarrows shipyard, now owned by BAE as part of BAE Systems Surface Ships is still in operation on the Yoker/Scotstoun boundary.