Partick
Partick (Scottish Gaelic: Partaig, originally Pearraig; Scots: Pairtick) is an area of Glasgow on the north bank of the River Clyde, just across from Govan. To the west lies Whiteinch, to the east Yorkhill and Kelvingrove Park (across the River Kelvin), and to the north Broomhill, Hyndland, Dowanhill, Hillhead, areas which form part of the West End of Glasgow. It was a Police burgh from 1852 until 1912 when it was incorporated into the city. Partick is the area of the city most connected with the Highlands, and several Gaelic agencies, such as the Gaelic Books Council (Scottish Gaelic: Comhairle nan Leabhraichean) are located in the area. Some ATMs in the area display Gaelic. Partick is culturally significant as the location of the first international football match played by Scotland and England at Hamilton Crescent in 1872.
Partick
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  Partick Location within Glasgow | |
| Area | 0.85 km2 (0.33 sq mi) [1] |
| Population | 8,884 (2015)[2] |
| • Density | 10,452/km2 (27,070/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | NS554665 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Postcode district | G11 |
| Dialling code | 0141 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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Partick (Scottish Gaelic: Partaig[3], originally Pearraig; Scots: Pairtick[4]) is an area of Glasgow on the north bank of the River Clyde, just across from Govan. To the west lies Whiteinch, to the east Yorkhill and Kelvingrove Park (across the River Kelvin), and to the north Broomhill, Hyndland, Dowanhill, Hillhead, areas which form part of the West End of Glasgow.
It was a Police burgh from 1852 until 1912 when it was incorporated into the city.[5][6] Partick is the area of the city most connected with the Highlands, and several Gaelic agencies, such as the Gaelic Books Council (Scottish Gaelic: Comhairle nan Leabhraichean) are located in the area.[7] Some ATMs in the area display Gaelic.[8]
Partick is culturally significant as the location of the first international football match played by Scotland and England at Hamilton Crescent in 1872.[9]
Etymology
[edit]The modern name derives from the ancient Cumbric Peartoc (as in the modern Welsh word perth, meaning "bush or thicket").[10]
The Cumbric name had earlier been adopted into Scottish Gaelic as Pearthaig or Pearraig, used in the expression cho luath ri muileann Phearthaig - as fast as lighting, literally as fast as a Partick mill. The more common modern Gaelic name for the place is Partaig and derives from the English name, not the original Gaelic name. Older anglicised forms include Perdyc and Perthick.
History
[edit]Although Partick remained a village until the middle of the 18th century, it is an ancient place. The Kings of Strathclyde had a residence there, and in 1136 David I (1124–1153) granted the lands of Perdyc to the see of Glasgow. The Bishops of Glasgow had a country seat in Partick. It was later the site of Partick Castle, a country home of George Hutcheson (demolished 1836). The burgh, which had its headquarters at Partick Burgh Hall, was annexed by Glasgow in 1912.[11]
Geography
[edit]Locality
[edit]It is historically divided into three social areas; south of Dumbarton Road, north of Dumbarton Road and the Partick Hill grand villas. Being within the sphere of influence of the University of Glasgow and neighbouring Glasgow's salubrious "West End" it has a high student population. Traditional industries for the area were shipbuilding and the huge Meadowside Granary (recently demolished to make way for the new Glasgow Harbour residential development) employed many residents also.[12] The main street in Partick, Dumbarton Road, has a number of services for residents to use.
Community
[edit]Partick Burgh Hall is a venue (much like a community centre) located within Partick. It regularly holds community events and is owned and managed by Culture & Sport Glasgow (part of Glasgow City Council). The hall was originally built in 1872 and has multiple rooms. The hall is staffed in order to accommodate events and to handle security. Private events are also held in the hall.[13]
Partick Community Council is an organization which exists in the area to deal with issues within the community. It is the oldest community group in Partick and consists of around twenty elected members. The boundary of this council runs from Byres Road to Crow Road and from the River Clyde to Highburgh Road. The council is funded by Glasgow City Council by way of an annual grant.[14]
Examples of activities of the Community Council include:[14]
- Neighbourhood Watch coordination.
- Lobbying of Glasgow City Council
- Promoting cleanliness and security in the area
Demography and culture
[edit]Sport
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Partick is home to the West of Scotland Cricket Club's Hamilton Crescent ground, which was the site of the first ever international football match (between Scotland and England) on 30 November 1872.[15]
Partick Thistle Football Club were formed in the area in 1876, but left to play in the Maryhill area of Glasgow in 1909.[16] Partick F.C. were also active in the 1870s and 1880s.
Transport
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Partick station is a trunk station serving as an interchange between the local rail, Glasgow Subway and local bus systems.[17] It replaced the former Partickhill railway station in 1979. There were previously three other stations in the area, Partick Central railway station (renamed Kelvin Hall station in 1959), Merkland Street and Partick West railway station.
The Partick interchange was redeveloped in 2012 due to its immense potential as a top-class interchange not only between Rail, Bus and Subway but also as the main interchange station between the Argyle and North Clyde rail lines.
Religion
[edit]There is an old Quaker burial ground, the 'Quakers Graveyard', situated at the bottom of Keith Street. Now a visitors' attraction the graveyard was given over to the city of Glasgow. It was last used in 1857. Purdon Street, which runs parallel with Keith Street, was named after John Purdon, a prominent Quaker who lived in Partick in the 17th century. His wife is buried in the graveyard.[18]
The local Church of Scotland congregation is served by Partick South Parish Church and Partick Trinity Church.
Partick's Catholic community is served by St Peter's church situated in Hyndland Street.[19] St Simon's church, located in Bridge Street, was built in 1858 and is the third oldest Catholic church in Glasgow.[20] An arson attack in 2021 left it a ruin with only the external walls remaining.[21] The arsonist, Ryan Haggerty, was sentenced for five years and three months in October 2022.[22]
Partick Film Festival
[edit]Partick Film Festival takes place in unique venues across Partick, including Partick Library, The Annexe and the Kelvin Hall. The festival hosts film screenings, masterclasses and talks by Film & TV professionals.[23]
Notable people
[edit]- Charles Morton Aikman
- Thomas Octavius Callender
- Liz Cameron, former Lord Provost of Glasgow
- Stuart Christie
- Billy Connolly, lived on White Street and Stewartville Street during his childhood and attended St Peter's Boys School.
- Martin Dougan, television presenter
- Jane Gemmill, temperance activist
- Rachel Hamilton
- Helen Holm, golfer
- Jimmy Lawrence, footballer
- Fred McDermid, politician
- Garry McDowall, footballer
- Pat McGinlay, footballer
- Tosh McKinlay, footballer
- Joseph Andrew Mclean, producer
- Bud Neill, cartoonist
References
[edit]- ^ "statistics.gov.scot : Land Area (based on 2011 Data Zones)". statistics.gov.scot. Archived from the original on 1 April 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
- ^ "statistics.gov.scot : Population Estimates (Current Geographic Boundaries)". statistics.gov.scot. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ "Partick - Partaig". Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ "List of railway station names in English, Scots and Gaelic – NewsNetScotland". Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
- ^ Reevel Alderson (7 August 2012). "How Glasgow annexed Govan and Partick 100 years ago". BBC News. Archived from the original on 9 August 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- ^ Second City of The Empire: 1830s to 1914 Archived 28 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine from theglasgowstory.com. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
- ^ Comhairle nan Leabhraichean Archived 2 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine (Books Council). Retrieved 22 December 2011. (Scottish Gaelic)
- ^ "THE GAELS IN GLASGOW". www.ileach.co.uk. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2008.
- ^ "Scotland v. England: 150 years of international football". www.fifamuseum.com. Retrieved 28 March 2026.
- ^ "In the Name o' Govan". Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Partick Burgh Hall". The Glasgow Story. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "Glimpses of old Glasgow: Shipbuilding and Engineering". gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 6 August 2011. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ Partick Burgh Hall Archived 23 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine on glasgowlife.org.uk. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ a b What do we do? Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine from Partick Community Council. Retrieved 9 February 2012
- ^ Paul Mitchell. "The first international football match". bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 18 February 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2007.
- ^ Introduction Archived 20 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine, Partick Thistle: The Early Years. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
- ^ Evening Times Online, Cost of Partick station revamp soars by £6.3m Archived 22 May 2009 at the Wayback Machine, published 12 May 2008
- ^ "Quaker Burial Ground". Archived from the original on 30 January 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ "TheGlasgowStory: St. Peter's Church". www.theglasgowstory.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ "Man charged over blaze that gutted St Simon's church in Partick". BBC News. 17 August 2021. Archived from the original on 15 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ Lawson, Connor Gordon and Emma (15 September 2021). "Glasgow man appears in court in connection with St Simon's Church fire". GlasgowLive. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ "Man jailed for starting fire in historic Partick church". BBC News. 14 October 2022. Archived from the original on 14 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ "First ever Partick Film Festival takes place in Glasgow". GlasgowTimes. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2025. on glasgowtimes.com. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
External links
[edit]- . Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). 1911.
- Partick Castle Article, Glasgow Evening Times.
- Partick - Origins and History
- Partick: Glasgow's Girnal at Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End
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