Old Anniesland

Old Anniesland
Old Anniesland
Location in Glasgow
Location Crow Road, Glasgow G13 1PL
Coordinates 55°53′15″N 4°19′39″W / 55.8874581°N 4.327417355°W / 55.8874581; -4.327417355
Owner Glasgow Hawks
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

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

Location

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

Uses

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]

References

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