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McQuistens bridge is still there - it is the bridge over the River Cart on Kilmarnock Road (just beside Pollokshaws East station. I think their is a plaque on the bridge naming it
I too live in R-glen, approx 300yds from the station (which will be under the M74), so will be able to hear it as clearly as I can currently hear the trains, and am completely in favour of finally completing the link. Its a shame they can't tunnel it under eglinton toll though, but I believe the rai...
Can I just give the other view - as a resident of Rutherglen I am delighted. The main street should cease to be an exhaust filled car park for much of the day, traffic in the residential streets used as rat-runs will be reduced, and there will finally be a sensible route across Glasgow (East to West...
Could be persuaded for some exploration-by-bike - its a great way to get to disused / derelict buildings etc., and you have the speed advantage when any neds take offence.
Normally I'm away blasting offroad at weekends though, or sinking in the swamp called Cathkin Braes .....
Sharon wrote:And where, pray tell, did you spot that little gem doctor?
That was (?is?) behind Farme Cross, on the netrance gate to the dodgy looking compound on the Clyde. The place which can be seen from the walkway behind Belvidere with American flags flying, old trucks and loud music
On that basis, I have been offered the following, but as its not local to me, some brave foot soldier would need to go and confirm: Langbank Street, Gorbals - 30 feet long runs off Eglinton Street. I paid a visit to the area today, but couldn't find much evidence of a street. Photo gives it away to...
Could be game - heres a pictorial guide to the route from Glasgow Green to Bothwell bridge, which I did for a teenagers sponsored cycle http://www.btinternet.com/~grahamd/cycle/ From there to Strathclyde park is a bit dodgy, as you have to cross Raith interchange at the turned-off pedestrian crossin...
Simple to get to - on the east side of Cathcart Road about half a mile north of Hampden (ie. left hand side of road heading out of town, befor getting to Hampden. Exit Crosshill station, turn right into Cathcart Road, and its about 100 yds along on your left. There is a 3rd lanark logo embedded in t...