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Ibrox () is a suburb of
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, Scotland. It is situated south of the
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and is part of the former burgh of
Govan Govan ( ; Cumbric: ''Gwovan''; Scots language, Scots: ''Gouan''; Scottish Gaelic: ''Baile a' Ghobhainn'') is a district, parish, and former burgh now part of southwest Glasgow, Scotland. It is situated west of Glasgow city centre, on the sout ...
. The origin of the name Ibrox is unclear: it may either derive from the Cumbric / Northern Brittonic
broch
' (se
Proto-Brythonic ''brox''
or, possibly, the Gaelic ''àth bruic'', meaning "badger ford", but this is unconfirmed. It is within walking distance of the Pacific Quay Media Park, housing
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, STV and other production companies along with the
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. The opening of the Clyde Arc provides a road connection to the other side of the
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. Ibrox is served by Ibrox subway station of the Glasgow Subway system. The home of football club Rangers F.C. is located at
Ibrox Stadium Ibrox Stadium is a football stadium on the south side of the River Clyde in the Ibrox area of Glasgow, Scotland. The home of Scottish Premiership team Rangers, Ibrox is the third-largest football stadium in Scotland, with an all-seated ca ...
. Ibrox Primary School is a
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located on Edmiston Drive, the main road through Ibrox, directly across from Ibrox Stadium. The building was designed by Bruce and Hay and was opened in 1906. The school was originally known as Ibrox Board School, was built for the Govan Parish School Board. Ibrox is home to an original artwork by South African artist
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. Located on Copland Road opposite the entrance to Fairley Street, the piece was completed during the preparations for the
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Gallery

File:Ibrox Stadium Broomloan Rd end.jpg, Ibrox Stadium File:Ibrox Primary School 2013.jpg, Ibrox Primary School in 2013


See also

* Glasgow tower blocks


References

Govan Areas of Glasgow {{Glasgow-geo-stub