Newlands is an affluent suburb in the south side of Glasgow, Scotland. The area is mainly residential in character. Shawlands and Langside lie to the north of the district (the

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forming the boundary), Pollokshaws and

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to the west, Giffnock ( East Renfrewshire) to the south, and

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and Cathcart to the east.

Features

It has many traditional shops which include The Newlands Cafe. The largest retail facility in the district is a Morrisons supermarket (originally a

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). There was previously a Glasgow Corporation Tramways depot on the site from the 1910s, later converted for

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from the 1960s until the 1980s. St Margaret's Newlands Church - geograph

Newlands has several churches, a bowling club, a tennis club and a park which has tennis courts. The Newlands fete is held annually and takes place within Newlands Park. Notable residents include Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue.

History

The district originated as farmland in Cathcart Parish (on the opposite side of the White Cart Water from Pollokshaws, which was in Eastwood Parish). The working farm buildings such as the stables, byre and dairy were situated at the "Mains of Newlands". The area was incorporated into the city of Glasgow officially in 1912.Ask the Archivist - annexed burghs
Family History at The

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, 2020

References

External links

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Newlands and Auldhouse Community Council
Areas of Glasgow Parks and commons in Glasgow {{Glasgow-geo-stub