- Linthouse
Linthouse is a
district in the Scottish city ofGlasgow . It is situated south of theRiver Clyde . It is immediately west ofGovan , and although it is often referred to locally as 'Govan' due to its closeness, it is in fact a distinct area (although it is part ofGreater Govan , which is an administrative distinction used byGlasgow City Council ).Linthouse was home to the
shipbuilder Alexander Stephens and Sons Limited who built many famous vessels for theRoyal Navy in the 20th Century.Linthouse was a separate Church of Scotland parish (Linthouse St. Kenneth) until November 2007 when it merged with the neighbouring parishes of Govan Old and New Govan to become part of the new Govan and Linthouse parish.
Towards the end of the
nineteenth century there was aScottish Football League club in the area,Linthouse F.C. .The Linthouse Urban Village is an organisation promoting the Linthouse area, as part of the larger Govan Initiative organisation. They run the LUV cafe on Govan Road and a gallery on the other side of the road.
Linthouse also runs an annual Christmas market in the "Tunnel Park" which overlooks the Clyde Tunnel. This years market is being held on December 1st from 10am - 3pm.
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