Drumoyne facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Drumoyne Scottish Gaelic: Druim Uaine
Former Drumoyne Primary School on Shieldhall Road
Drumoyne
OS grid reference	NS541649
Council area	Glasgow City Council
Lieutenancy area	Glasgow
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	GLASGOW
Postcode district	G51
Dialling code	0141
Police	Strathclyde
Fire	Strathclyde
Ambulance	Scottish
EU Parliament	Scotland
UK Parliament	Glasgow South West
Scottish Parliament	Glasgow Pollok
List of places UK Scotland Glasgow 55°51′19″N 4°19′57″W / 55.855152°N 4.332379°W / 55.855152; -4.332379

Drumoyne (pronounced "drum-OYNE") is a neighborhood in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is found south of the River Clyde. This area was once part of the older town called Govan.

Famous People from Drumoyne

Sir Alex Ferguson's Birthplace

Drumoyne is famous as the birthplace of Sir Alex Ferguson. He was a very successful football manager. Sir Alex managed Manchester United football club for many years, from 1986 to 2013. He is known as one of the most successful managers in English football history.

Sir Alex Ferguson was born in Drumoyne on December 31, 1941. He was born at 357 Shieldhall Road, which was his grandparents' home. Even though he grew up in a different part of Govan, his birthplace in Drumoyne still stands today.

Drumoyne Around the World

How Drumoyne Inspired a Place in Australia

Did you know there's a place named after Drumoyne far away? The suburb of Drummoyne in Sydney, Australia, got its name from this Scottish area. It was named by William Wright, whose family home was originally from Drumoyne in Scotland.