Mount Vernon, Glasgow facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon's local shops on Grantlea Terrace.
Mount Vernon
OS grid reference	NS658628
Council area	Glasgow City Council
Lieutenancy area	Glasgow
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	GLASGOW
Postcode district	G32 9/0
Dialling code	0141
Police	Strathclyde
Fire	Strathclyde
Ambulance	Scottish
EU Parliament	Scotland
UK Parliament	Glasgow East
Scottish Parliament	Glasgow Shettleston
List of places UK Scotland Glasgow 55°50′35″N 4°08′31″W / 55.843°N 4.142°W / 55.843; -4.142

Mount Vernon is a friendly residential area. It is located in the east part of Glasgow, Scotland. It is close to other areas like Sandyhills and Foxley. To the north is Barlanark, and to the east are Barrachnie and Baillieston. Carmyle is to the south. Mount Vernon is separated from some of these areas by open land. This includes Early Braes public park and the old Kenmuir farm.

History of Mount Vernon

This area was once part of the Old Monkland Parish. A parish is like a local church district. It was also part of the Barony and Regality of Glasgow. Since the Middle Ages, old records called it Windy Edge.

In 1742, a merchant from Glasgow named Robert Boyd bought the land. He renamed it Mount Vernon. This was to honor Edward Vernon, a famous Royal Navy Admiral. Admiral Vernon was known for his trips against the Spanish Main. Later, in 1758, another Glasgow merchant, George Buchanan, bought the land. His family was involved in the tobacco trade. He built an addition to the house. He made it into a large country mansion.

Today, Mount Vernon is a nice, suburban area. It is part of the Shettleston ward. This ward is a local voting area for the Glasgow City Council.

Greenoakhill Quarry and Forest

An aerial photo of southern Mount Vernon and Greenoakhill Quarry in 2018.

South of Mount Vernon is Greenoakhill Quarry. This is one of Europe's largest urban landfill sites. A landfill is a place where trash is buried. Paterson Quarries Ltd. runs this site. It has been used for waste since 1955. The landfill takes in different types of waste from all over Scotland.

The site is very large, covering about 230 acres. It can take up to 500,000 tonnes of waste each year. Gas from the landfill is collected. This gas is used to power special engines called gas turbines. These turbines make electricity. This electricity is then sent to the National Grid for homes and businesses.

Greenoakhill Forest is a project to turn old parts of the landfill into a public park. The first part of this new park is now open. It has new trees, walking paths, and benches for people to enjoy.

Getting Around Mount Vernon

Train Services

Mount Vernon railway station is on the Glasgow – Whifflet Line. Trains go to Glasgow Central. They also go to Whifflet.

Motorway Access

The M74 motorway runs south of Mount Vernon. Junction 3 is the closest entry point. This junction lets you get onto the motorway in both directions.

Important Buildings

• Mount Vernon House: This old house was on high ground. It was taken down in the early 1900s.
• Mount Vernon Community Hall: This hall is in Mount Vernon Park. It is run by volunteers as a charity. It has been helping the community since 1971. The building belongs to Glasgow City Council. Many community events and activities happen here. A playgroup for young children is also based at the hall.
• Mount Vernon Bowling and Tennis Club: This club started in the 1890s. It is located on Central Grove.

Looking west along London Road (A74) towards Kenmuir Mount Vernon Church.

• Kenmuir Mount Vernon Church: This church is on London Road (A74). It is at the southern end of the area. It joined with the Carmyle church in the 2010s.

Famous People from Mount Vernon

Some famous people have lived in Mount Vernon. These include Elaine C. Smith and Cameron McKenna.

John Barrowman and Sir John William McNee were both born in Mount Vernon.

Local Parks

• Mount Vernon Park: This park has a play area for kids. It also has a MUGA pitch (a multi-use games area) and football pitches. There is a community garden and a woodland nature trail.
• Barrachnie Park: This park has a skate park. It also has rugby pitches and a running track.
• Early Braes Park: This park has large grassy areas for nature. The Tollcross burn runs through it.