Barlanark (/ˌbɑːrˈlɑːnərk/ bar-LAH-nərk[2]) is a district in Glasgow. It is situated east of Budhill, Shettleston and Springboig, north west of Baillieston, west of Springhill and Swinton and south of Easthall, Easterhouse and Wellhouse.[3]
Name
The name Barlanark is an apparently hybrid Gaelic-Brythonic name suggesting the hill at the clearing from the Gaelic bàrr and Brythonic lanerc meaning "clearing".[4] The first element may represent a Gaelicisation of Brythonic *baɣeδ, 'boar' (Welsh baedd).[5]
History
Barlanark housing scheme was developed in response to the city's grave post-war housing needs: In 1952/53 over 2,300 3- and 4-bedroom apartments were constructed and rented out to 'Corporation' tenants. There were also 5-apartment semi-detached houses, and 3-apartment terraced houses built, next to the Estate of Barlanark House,[6][7] which was constructed by David Hamilton in 1822, demolished in 1954 (a playpark now stands on the site).[8]
Community Development
The Calvay Centre opened in 2007, replacing the block of flats and shopping area. The centre has a 12-place IT Suite as part of the John Wheatley Learning Network,[9] a 24-place nursery operated by Glasgow East Regeneration Agency, and a family centre operated by Quarriers. The centre is used to provide services for the local community and to offer meeting spaces for local groups and organisations including a church.[1]
The social housing stock in the area is managed by two housing associations, Calvay covering the northern neighbourhood[10][11] and Gardeen covering the south.[12] Both clusters contain renovated tenements and modern housing and have their own local shops and community facility. A development of private housing, Earlybraes was added in the late 2010s,[13] located between two cemeteries, the municipally-owned Sandymount (which includes Muslim and Jewish sections)[14] and the Glasgow Hebrew Burial Society's dedicated Glenduffhill facility.[15]
In 2016, Glasgow City Council outlined masterplans for the development of the Greater Easterhouse area (including Barlanark) over the next 20 years.[16][17]
Notable natives
- Stephen Dobbie, footballer[18]
- Graham Dorrans, footballer[19]
- Pat Fairley The Marmalade, musician[20]
- Danny McGrain, footballer (1953–2004)
References
- ^ a b Where we are, Hope Community Church Barlanark
- ^ "New Churches In Scotland's Communities". YouTube. 21 June 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ^ Neighbourhood profiles: Springboig and Barlanark, Understanding Glasgow, 2012
- ^ "Scottish Parliament placenames index" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 September 2011.
- ^ James, Alan. "A Guide to the Place-Name Evidence" (PDF). SPNS - The Brittonic Language in the Old North. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ "The old country houses of the old Glasgow gentry : VIII. Barlanark". Gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ "Barlanark House". The Glasgow Story. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ "Ordnance Survey 6 inch, 1892-1914". Explore georeferenced maps. National Library of Scotland. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ "John Wheatley Learning Network". johnwheatleylearningnetwork.scot.
- ^ About Us, Calvay Housing Association
- ^ Plans to build 37 new affordable homes in Barlanark, Glasgow Live, 9 December 2019
- ^ About Gardeen, Gardeen Housing Association
- ^ Earlybraes Development Barlanark, Keepmoat Homes
- ^ Sandymount Cemetery Plan, Glasgow's Family History / Glasgow City Council
- ^ History and Objectives of the Society, Glasgow Hebrew Burial Society
- ^ "Easterhouse the latest Glasgow district to be transformed". The Scotsman. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Council report outlines exciting vision of the future transformation of Easterhouse". Glasgow City Council. 27 September 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ Stephen Dobbie reveals secret behind incredible stats which make Queen of the South star Europe's top marksman, Daily Record, 5 October 2018
- ^ "Graham Dorrans: West Brom teammates give me stick for winning eight awards but gong from them means the most". Daily Record. 20 May 2010. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ^ "Appreciation: Junior Campbell remembers fellow Marmalade member Pat Fairley". The Scotsman. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
