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Calton, Lanarkshire

Calton is a district in Glasgow, Lanarkshire. It is situated north of the River Clyde, and just to the east of the city centre. Calton's most famous landmark is the Barras street market and the Barrowland Ballroom, one of Glasgow's principal musical venues. It is within the council area of City of Glasgow.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Lanarkshire
Lat, Long: 55.854531,-4.236151
Grid Reference: NS 6012 6463
Civil Parish: Glasgow CP
Council Area: City of Glasgow CA
Police Area: Scotland (Greater Glasgow) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 7606
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Calton,_Lanarkshire_7606

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