Anderston
Anderston (Scots: Anderstoun, Scottish Gaelic: Baile Aindrea) is an area of Glasgow, Scotland. It is on the north bank of the River Clyde and forms the south western edge of the city centre. Established as a village of handloom weavers in the early 18th century, Anderston was an independent burgh of barony from 1824 until it was incorporated into the City of Glasgow in 1846.
Anderston
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An aerial shot of Anderston in 2023, showing the M8 motorway and the River Clyde, with new high rise apartment towers being built along the former Anderston Quay | |
Anderston Location within Glasgow | |
| OS grid reference | NS581660 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Postcode district | G2, G3 |
| Dialling code | 0141 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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The district is served by Anderston railway station. It is bordered by Charing Cross to the north, Blythswood Hill to the east and Finnieston to the west.
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