Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Hielanman's Umbrella
Also known as: An Drochaid
In or near Glasgow.
Hielanman's Umbrella is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Glasgow Central · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Hielanman's Umbrella is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Also known as: An Drochaid. Coordinates: 55.8585°, -4.2583°.
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Official information
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From the Wikipedia article
The Hielanman's Umbrella (English: Highlandman's Umbrella) is a landmark in the centre of Glasgow, Scotland. It is the local Glaswegian nickname for the glass walled railway bridge which carries the platforms of Glasgow Central station across Argyle Street. It is built in Victorian style.
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Background
History
Due to the forced displacement of people during the second phase of the Highland Clearances in the 19th century, 30,000 Highlanders who spoke Scottish Gaelic, but not English, came to Glasgow to find work. When arriving in the city they were housed in many different areas of Glasgow. The Highlanders predominantly found work within domestic service in areas like Park Circus or in one of the many industries, where they would work, for example, for the river ferries. St Columba's Church of Scotland, a prominent local landmark serving the Gaelic community (originally established in 1770), was located on Hope Street from 1839 until being demolished in the early 1900s for the expansion of Central…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8585, -4.2583
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G2 8DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North
- Phone
- 0330 133 1620
- Nearest railway station
- Glasgow Central — 0 km
Sources
- osm: w1166152370 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Hielanman's Umbrella (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Central Station Bridge, Glasgow - geograph.org.uk - 602325.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hielanman's Umbrella?
- Hielanman's Umbrella is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G2 8DL).
- What is Hielanman's Umbrella?
- Hielanman's Umbrella is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hielanman's Umbrella?
- The nearest railway station is Glasgow Central, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode G2 8DL.
- Who owns Hielanman's Umbrella?
- Hielanman's Umbrella is owned by | maint =.
- Is Hielanman's Umbrella free to visit?
- Yes, Hielanman's Umbrella is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hielanman's Umbrella?
- The nearest railway station is Glasgow Central, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G2 8DL.