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Gorbals

The Gorbals is an area in the city of , Scotland, and former burgh, on the south bank of the . By the late 19th century, it had become densely populated; rural migrants and immigrants were attracted by the new industries and employment opportunities of Glasgow.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Citizens Theatre and Glasgow Central Mosque.

Theater building
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The is a principal producing theatre based in the Gorbals area of . The theatre includes a 500-seat Main Auditorium and has also included various studio theatres over time, producing a breadth of work, from professional productions for its main auditorium and studio spaces through to an ongoing commitment to creative learning and engaging with the community.

Mosque
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The is a Sunni Deobandi , located on the south bank of the in the Gorbals district of central , , in the United Kingdom.

Church
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Blessed John Duns Scotus Church is a Roman Catholic in Gorbals, Glasgow. It was built in 1975 and is served by Franciscan priests from the .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hutchesontown and Laurieston.

Quarter
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is an inner-city area in , Scotland. Mostly residential, it is situated directly south of the and forms part of the wider historic Gorbals district, which is covered by the Southside Central ward under Glasgow City Council.

Quarter
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is a district in the Gorbals area of the city of . It is situated south of the . It derives its name from James Laurie who, along with his brother, developed a large part of the district in the early 19th century.

Suburb
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is a small district in the city of adjacent to the city centre on the south bank of the . The name reflected its role as a primarily dockland area with a large number of warehouses and wharves along the riverside were vessels would be unloaded.

Gorbals

Latitude
55.84892° or 55° 50′ 56″ north
Longitude
-4.25011° or 4° 15′ 0″ west
Population
6,030
Elevation
39 feet (12 metres)
Open location code
9C7QRPXX+HX
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2310039087
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­suburb
Geo­Names ID
13267155
Wiki­data ID
Q3643362
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In Other Languages

From Afrikaans to Zulu—“Gorbals” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Flesher’s Haugh and The Barras.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Gorbals Library and Glasgow, Old Rutherglen Road, Gorbals Rose Garden, War Memorial.

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