Laurieston, Glasgow
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Coordinates: 55°50′57″N 4°15′31″W / 55.8493°N 4.2585°W
Laurieston | |
Laurieston Laurieston shown within Glasgow | |
OS grid reference | NS587641 |
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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 |
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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