Shawlands

Shawlands (Scottish Gaelic: Fearann na Doire) is a district of Glasgow, Scotland located less than 2 miles (3 kilometres) south of the River Clyde. The area has an approximate population of 8000 people, with over 82% dwelling in flats, 74% owner occupied and 79% living alone or with one other person. Neighbouring districts include the areas of Crossmyloof, Langside and Pollokshaws with Shawlands itself overlapping the Glasgow City Ward map areas 6 (Polloksheilds) and 7 (Langside) The area consists mainly of tenement flats but also includes two-storey terraced cottages and a small number of detached and semi-detached houses.Tenements remain the most common form of dwelling in the city today.

Cultural amenities

Within walking distance of Shawlands is Queens Park, acquired in 1857 and designed by the world-renowned Sir Joseph Paxton, also responsible for noted public parks in London, Liverpool, Birkenhead and the grounds of the Spa Buildings at Scarborough. The park was dedicated to the memory of Mary, Queen of Scots and not Queen Victoria, a common misconception given the proximity to Victoria Road. The park is steeped in history and was the site of the 16th century Battle of Langside. The park also has allotments, a botanical glass house, public tennis courts, a public golf course, children's play areas, a boating pond and spectacular views of Glasgow. The park holds the annual Southside Festival and the Wee Chill Music Festival.