Albion Greyhound Stadium facts for kids
| Location | Glasgow |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 55°51′07.1″N 4°18′49.4″W / 55.851972°N 4.313722°W |
| Opened | 1928 |
| Closed | 1960 |
| Tenants | |
| Greyhound racing | |
The Albion Greyhound Stadium was a special place in Glasgow, Scotland. It was a stadium where people gathered to watch greyhound races. Imagine fast dogs running around a track! This stadium was a popular spot for many years before it closed down.
Starting the Races: The Stadium's Beginnings
The Albion Stadium in Glasgow first opened on April 21, 1928. It was built on a road called Broomloan Road. The racing track was quite big, measuring about 457 yards all the way around.
When it first opened, the stadium used a special machine called a 'Metro-Vickers Mono-rail' to move a fake rabbit. This fake rabbit, called a "hare," would run on the outside of the track. The greyhounds would then chase it! Races were held over different distances, like 300, 553, and 725 yards.
The Albion Stadium was built very close to two other famous sports places. Ibrox Stadium, a well-known football stadium, was just to the north. Also, the White City Stadium, Glasgow, another racing track, opened in the same year and was to the south-west.
A Look Back: The Stadium's History
One of the most important races held at the stadium was called the Ibrox & Albion Stakes. The stadium also had a special club for members, called the Ibrox licensed Sports Club.
The stadium was owned by a company called Albion Glasgow Racing Ltd. It was part of the National Greyhound Racing Club, which helped organize greyhound racing across the country. The Albion Stadium became a very popular place to visit during the 1930s. Many people came to watch the exciting races.
After World War II, there were some disagreements about how much the stadium was worth for taxes. The city thought it was worth a lot, but the stadium management thought it was worth much less.
The Albion Greyhound Stadium held its last race and closed its doors on June 23, 1960. After it closed, part of the land was used for new buildings. In 1965, some tall apartment buildings called Broomloan Court were built there. These buildings were later taken down in the 2010s.
For many years after the stadium closed, the grassy area that was left was used as a training ground by the nearby Rangers F.C. football team. Today, this area is a large car park, still used by Rangers Football Club.
Fastest Times: Track Records
Here are some of the fastest times recorded by greyhounds at the Albion Stadium:
| Distance yards |
Greyhound | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | Culzean Major | 1946 |
| 525 | Culzean Major | 1946 |
