Parkhead

Parkhead is a district in the East End of Glasgow. Its name comes from a small weaving hamlet at the meeting place of the Great Eastern Road and Westmuir Street.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Celtic Park and Carntyne railway station.

Stadium
is a and the home…

Sports venue
Photo: Daniel, CC BY 2.0.
The is a swimming pool and leisure centre in .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shettleston and Auchenshuggle.

Suburb
is an area in the in .

Neighborhood
is an area of in , to the south of .

Parkhead

Latitude
55.85° or 55° 51′ north
Longitude
-4.18333° or 4° 11′ west
Elevation
102 feet (31 metres)
Open location code
9C7QRRX8+XM
Geo­Names ID
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Braidfauld and Tollcross.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Shettleston railway station and Lightburn Hospital.

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Worth a closer look: Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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