Cathcart facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathcart
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 Cathcart Trinity Church on Clarkston Road, with the Couper Institute in the distance |
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| OS grid reference | NS580608 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Postcode district | G44 |
| Dialling code | 0141 |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Cathcart is an area in Glasgow, Scotland. It sits between several other areas like Battlefield and Mount Florida. The White Cart Water river flows through Cathcart. This river is downstream from Linn Park. In 2014, Cathcart was named one of the best places to live in Scotland.
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A Look Back at Cathcart's History
Cathcart's story began around Cathcart Castle. This castle was the home of the Cathcart family for many years. It was built in the 1400s and looked over the White Cart Water river. Today, this spot is part of Linn Park. The castle ruins were taken down in 1980 because they were unsafe. Only the foundations remain now.
Long ago, Cathcart was part of the Govan area in Renfrewshire. In 1912, most of Cathcart joined the city of Glasgow.
What Cathcart Looks Like Today
Cathcart is mostly a place where people live. You can see many homes built from red or blonde sandstone. These include tenements, terraces, and villas. There are also some old buildings. The Couper Institute is one of them. It is a public hall and library. Another old building is the Snuff Mill. Holmwood House is also in Cathcart. It is a very important building designed by Alexander Thomson.
Work and Transport in Cathcart
Some businesses are located in Cathcart. These include ClydeUnion Pumps and Scottish Power.
Getting around Cathcart is easy. The area has Cathcart railway station. This station is on the Cathcart Circle Line. Many bus routes also serve the area.
Exploring Linn Park
Linn Park is very close to Cathcart. It is the second largest park in Glasgow. The park has natural woodlands. In 2012, it became a local nature reserve. You can find many paths there. There are also nice walks along the river.
Places of Worship in Cathcart
Cathcart has several churches. These include Cathcart Baptist Church and Cathcart United Free Church. There is also Cathcart Congregational Church. Two Church of Scotland churches are here: Cathcart Old and Cathcart Trinity.
The current Cathcart Old building opened in 1929. It is across Carmunnock Road from an older churchyard. This churchyard has a tower from the previous church. It also has a graveyard.
Cathcart Trinity was formed in November 2002. It joined two other churches, Cathcart South and New Cathcart. The old New Cathcart Church building became homes in 2006.
Catholic residents in Cathcart go to St Gabriel's Church in Merrylee. They also go to Christ the King in King's Park. Three groups of Jehovah's Witnesses share a Kingdom Hall in Cathcart.
