Boglestone facts for kids

Boglestone is a community area located near the top of the Clune Brae in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, Scotland. It gets its name from the Bogal Stone, a local landmark. Boglestone is home to many houses and acts as a central spot for the upper part of Port Glasgow. It offers important services like schools, shops, health care, and places for fun activities.

Education in Boglestone

Boglestone has always been a place for learning. In the past, there were two primary schools here: Boglestone Primary and St Michael's Primary. Boglestone Primary was a non-religious school, while St Michael's was a Roman Catholic primary school.

Changes to Schools

The local council made plans to improve education in the area. Because of these plans, Boglestone Primary School was taken down. Students from Boglestone Primary went to other schools for a short time, including Highholm Primary, which is closer to the Port Glasgow town centre.

Newark Primary School

A brand new school, Newark Primary School, was built on the site where Boglestone Primary used to be. This modern school opened its doors in 2008 and now serves the children of the community.

Shops and Services

Boglestone is an important place for shopping and getting services in upper Port Glasgow. It has a good variety of places that people use every day.

Local Shops

You can find several shops in Boglestone, including:

• A Co-op supermarket for groceries.
• newsagents where you can buy newspapers and magazines.
• bakers for fresh bread and treats.
• Bookmakers.

Community Facilities

Besides shops, Boglestone also has important community services:

• A health centre where people can see doctors and nurses.
• A community centre that includes a gym, offering a place for exercise and community events.

These shops and services make Boglestone a convenient and busy hub for the people living in the area. It's the only part of upper Port Glasgow that has such a wide range of shops and facilities close by.

Images for kids

• Boglestone Photo Gallery
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  The Bogle Stone and Southfield Avenue

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  The Bogle Stone and the A761 Clune Brae

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  Newark Primary School, Port Glasgow

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  Newark Primary School and Boglestone Roundabout, Port Glasgow

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  Dubbs Road Medical Centre

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  Dubbs Road and Boglestone roundabout