Laurieston, Glasgow

Laurieston
Laurieston
 Laurieston shown within Glasgow
OS grid referenceNS587641
Council areaGlasgow City Council
Lieutenancy areaGlasgow
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town GLASGOW
Postcode district G5
Dialling code 0141
Police Scottish
Fire Scottish
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK ParliamentGlasgow Central
Scottish ParliamentGlasgow Shettleston
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Coordinates: 55°50′57″N 4°15′31″W / 55.8493°N 4.2585°W / 55.8493; -4.2585

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

Laurieston is served by Bridge Street subway station on the Glasgow Subway.


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