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Glasgow Live
Glasgow Live
National
Lee Dalgetty

The story behind Glasgow's neighbourhoods and how they got their names

Here in the Dear Green Place, each neighbourhood has its own little story to tell.

From Anderston to Ibrox, we're looking back at how these places got their names - and some are stranger than others. Many of these theories have been contested, but they sound pretty believable to us.

So if you've ever wondered why the place you live in is named as it is, you might find out why below.

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