Plantation, Glasgow
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Plantation is a district in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is situated south of the River Clyde and is part of the former Burgh of Govan.[1]
Before demolition of the 19th century tenements in the 1970s, Plantation's streets included Lorne Street, MacLean Street, Blackburn Street, Plantation Street, Eaglesham Street, Mair Street, Craigiehall Street and Rutland Crescent; parts of Paisley Road West and Govan Road are also part of the district. The main primary school is Lorne Street Primary School. Other points of interest are the local Church of Scotland and Harper Memorial Baptist Church.
Rangers F.C. and Scotland footballer Ian Durrant grew up in Plantation.
References
- ^ "2nd Edition Ordnance Survey". 1893–94. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
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