Old Anniesland

Old Anniesland
Old Anniesland grandstand
Old Anniesland is located in Glasgow council area
Old Anniesland
Old Anniesland
Location in Glasgow
LocationCrow Road, Glasgow G13 1PL
Coordinates55°53′15″N 4°19′39″W / 55.8874581°N 4.327417355°W / 55.8874581; -4.327417355
OwnerGlasgow Hawks
Capacity3,500
Tenants
Glasgow High Kelvinside

Old Anniesland is a rugby union ground in Glasgow, Scotland, with a capacity of approximately 3,500..

It is the home of Glasgow Hawks, who currently play in the Scottish Premiership.[1] It is also used by Glasgow High Kelvinside.

History[edit]

Originally home to Glasgow Academicals in 1883, the playing fields were bought by Glasgow HSFP in 1919.[2]

Location[edit]

It is situated just off Crow Road in Anniesland, in the west of Glasgow.

Uses[edit]

Home to Glasgow Hawks, it also hosts matches by Glasgow High Kelvinside. It is sometimes used to host Scotland Club XV matches.[3]

There is a main pitch for competitive games, and several other rugby pitches for play and training, some floodlit and one with Astroturf. Gym facilities are also available to club members.[4]

Shinty is also played at the venue, with the final of the Glasgow Celtic Society Cup held there in June most years.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Old Anniesland - Home of Glasgow Hawks Rugby Football Club - Open Green Map".
  2. ^ ABACUS, Scott Graham -. "TheGlasgowStory: Crow Road".
  3. ^ "Old Anniesland hosts Club International".
  4. ^ "Active Scotland".