Ibrox, Glasgow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ibrox |
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 Ibrox Street |
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 Ibrox
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| OS grid reference | NS556645 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Postcode district | G51 |
| Dialling code | 0141 |
| Police | Strathclyde |
| Fire | Strathclyde |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Ibrox is a neighborhood in Glasgow, Scotland. It's located south of the River Clyde. Ibrox used to be part of an older town called Govan.
The name "Ibrox" has a bit of a mystery! No one is completely sure where it came from. It might be from an old language called Cumbric. Or, it could come from a Gaelic phrase meaning "badger ford."
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Getting Around Ibrox
Ibrox is easy to reach and explore. It's close to many interesting places. You can walk to the Pacific Quay Media Park from here. This area is home to BBC Scotland and STV. These are big TV companies that make shows. The Glasgow Science Centre is also nearby. It's a fun place to learn about science.
The Clyde Arc is a special bridge. It connects Ibrox to the other side of the River Clyde. This makes it simple to travel around Glasgow. Ibrox also has its own subway stop. The Ibrox subway station is part of the Glasgow Subway system.
Ibrox Stadium: Home of Rangers F.C.
One of the most famous spots in Ibrox is Ibrox Stadium. This huge stadium is the home of the football team Rangers F.C.. Many exciting football matches happen here. It's a very important place for sports fans in Scotland.
Ibrox Primary School
Ibrox is also home to a historic school. Ibrox Primary School is on Edmiston Drive. This is the main road that runs through the area. The school is right across from Ibrox Stadium.
The school building was designed by Bruce and Hay. It first opened its doors in 1906. It was originally known as Ibrox Board School. It was built for the Govan Parish School Board.
Public Art in Ibrox
Ibrox has a cool piece of public art. It was created by a South African artist named Faith47. You can find it on Copland Road. It's across from the entrance to Fairley Street. The artwork was finished when Glasgow was getting ready for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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Ibrox Stadium
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Ibrox Primary School in 2013
