Laurieston, Glasgow

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Coordinates: 55°50′57″N 4°15′31″W / 55.8493°N 4.2585°W / 55.8493; -4.2585
Laurieston
Laurieston

 Laurieston shown within Glasgow
OS grid reference NS587641
Council area Glasgow City Council
Lieutenancy area Glasgow
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town GLASGOW
Postcode district G5
Dialling code 0141
Police Scottish
Fire Scottish
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament Glasgow Central
Scottish Parliament Glasgow Shettleston
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Laurieston is a district in the Gorbals area of the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is situated south of the River Clyde. It derives its name from James Laurie who, along with his brother, developed a large part of the district in the early 19th century.

Laurieston is served by Bridge Street subway station on the Glasgow Subway.



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