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Pollokshields, Renfrewshire / Lanarkshire

Pollokshields is an area in the Southside of Glasgow. It lies across the Renfrewshire - Lanarkshire border. Pollokshields is a conservation area which was developed in Victorian times according to a plan promoted by the original landowners, the Stirling-Maxwells of Pollok, whose association with the area goes as far back as 1270. It is within the council area of City of Glasgow.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Renfrewshire / Lanarkshire
Lat, Long: 55.840057,-4.2905537
Grid Reference: NS 5666 6313
Civil Parish: Govan CP
Council Area: City of Glasgow CA
Police Area: Scotland (Greater Glasgow) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 36220
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Pollokshields,_Renfrewshire_36220

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