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For any questions we haven't been able to answer in TheGlasgowStory, and for sites relating to other Scottish places, here are some links that might be worth following up.

Archaeology | Architecture | Archives | Business & Services | Churches | Family History | Football | Glasgow History | hotels | Industrial History | Internet Directories | Leisure and Recreation | Libraries | Lifelong Learning | Local Community Sites | Media | Misc | Museums | Scottish Executive | Scottish Heritage | Scottish Local History | Tourism Services | Transport | Urban Regeneration

Archaeology   Return to Top

• West of Scotland Archaeology Service
  The Archaeology Service of the Councils of Argyll & Bute, East Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, West Dunbartonshire and West Lothian.
  http://www.wosas.org.uk
   
  

Architecture   Return to Top

• Glasgow and Edinburgh: A Trail of Two Cities
  An exploration of the varied architecture of Scotland's two largest cities, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
  http://www.scotcities.com
   
  
• Glasgow Architecture
  http://www.glasgowarchitecture.co.uk
   
  
• Glasgow Conservation Trust West
  A registered charity with a remit to conserve and promote the historic West End of Glasgow.
  http://www.glasgowwest.org
   
  
• HiddenGlasgow
  Exposing the secret and hidden side of Glasgow through photographs, maps and images.
  http://WWW.HIDDENGLASGOW.COM
   
  
• House for an Art Lover
  Situated in Parkland and adjacent to magnificent Victorian Walled Gardens, the House for an Art Lover is a truly unique venue. It represents one of the most exciting pieces of recent research on Charles Rennie Mackintosh and provides an excellent resource for visitors as a contemporary
  conference venue and cultural attraction.
  http://www.houseforanartlover.co.uk/
   
  
• ScottishArchitecture.com
  Scotland's virtual architecture centre.
  http://www.scottisharchitecture.com/
   
  

Archives   Return to Top

• Glasgow City Archives
  http://www.glasgowlibraries.org/archives.htm,
   
  
• Glasgow University Archive Services
  http://www.archives.gla.ac.uk/
   
  
• Scottish Archive Network
  Internet access to the written history of Scotland.
  http://www.scan.org.uk
   
  
• The National Archives
  The Public Record Office (PRO) and the Historical Manuscripts Commission (HMC) have now joined together as The National Archives.
  http://www.pro.gov.uk/
   
  

Business & Services   Return to Top

• Barclay, Curle & Co
  The website of Barclay, Curle and Co Ltd
  which has been synonymous with ship building and quality since 1884.
  http://www.barclaycurle.com
   
  
• Glasgow Airport Millennium Taxis
  http://www.ga-taxis.co.uk
   
  
• Glasgow on the Web
  The On-line Guide to Glasgow.
  http://www.glasgowontheweb.com
   
  
• Glasgow West End
  Pat's guide to what's best in the West
  http://www.glasgowwestend.co.uk
   
  
• No Mean City
  This is a free community site.
  http://www.nomeancity.org/
   
  
• Scotland's Culture
  The Scottish Cultural portal
  http://www.scotlandsculture.org
   
  
• Scottish Assessors Association
  Easy-to-find information about Council Tax Bands and Rateable Values.
  http://www.saa.gov.uk/glasgow
   
  

Churches   Return to Top

• Springburn Parish Church
  http://www.springburnchurch.org.uk
   
  
• St David's Parish Church
  Knightswood
  http://www.stdavidschurch.freeserve.co.uk
   
  
• The Archdiocese of Glasgow
  Learn more about the archdiocese, its parishes, people and bishop.
  http://www.rcag.org.uk/
   
  

Family History   Return to Top

• A History of Working-Class Marriage in Scotland
  The project aims to establish the structure and form of the working-class family over time; to identify the basis of selection of choice of marriage partner; to examine the nature of the relationship between husbands and wives and to establish the pattern, causes and consequences of marriage breakdown.
  http://workingclassmarriage.gla.ac.uk/
   
  
• GENUKI: UK and Ireland Genealogy
  Collection of genealogical information pages for England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.
  http://www.genuki.org.uk/
   
  
• Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society
  http://www.gwsfhs.org.uk
   
  
• Glasgow City Cemeteries
  Dedicated to the online preservation of all Glasgow cemeteries & remembrance of the individuals interred within.
  http://www.glasgowcitycemeteries.com
   
  
• Scot-Roots
  Enjoy Scottish genealogy and your family tree exploration with Scot-Roots:
  Scotland's complete ancestor search service
  http://www.scotroots.com
   
  
• TalkingScot
  A discussion group set up to promote interests in Scottish Genealogy and Scots culture and history.
  http://www.talkingscot.com/
   
  
• Thistle Heritage Services
  Your Scottish ancestors researched and documented, with computer generated family tree and report provided by a former member of TheGlasgowStory staff.
  http://www.thistleheritage.co.uk
   
  
• Welcome Home Arthur Lloyd
  The Music Hall site dedicated to Arthur Lloyd, star of the halls of Britain.
  http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/index.html
   
  

Football   Return to Top

• Third Lanark AC Online
  The aim of this site is to bring to you the definitive Third Lanark website. Here you will find the story of the club, including previously unpublished photographs, programme covers, stories and views.
  http://www.thirdlanarkac.co.uk/
   
  

Glasgow History   Return to Top

• Baillieston.net
  Whether you are from Baillieston, Bargeddie, Barrachnie, Broomhouse, Burntbroom, Crosshill, Garrowhill, Springhill or Swinton this is for you !
  http://groups.msn.com/Bailliestonnet/
   
  
• Castlemilk History
  600 Years and more of Castlemilk
  http://www.castlemilkhistory.bravehost.com
   
  
• Gateways to the History of Baillieston and District
  http://uk.geocities.com/baillieston@btinternet.com
   
  
• Glasgow As I See It
  A new book by Laurence Polli.
  http://www.glasgowasiseeit.com
   
  
• Glasgow Cinemas
  Since the first purpose-built Glasgow cinema, The Electric Theatre, opened in Sauchiehall Street in 1910, there have been nearly 200 cinemas in Glasgow.
  http://www.glasgowcinemas.co.uk/
   
  
• Glasgow Digital Library
  Organised digital collections to support teaching, learning and research
  http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/
   
  
• Glasgow Empire Theatre
  The Glasgow Empire Theatre's story.
  http://www.freewebs.com/glasgow-empire/
   
  
• Glasgow's Forgotten Village
  The forgotten story of Grahamston and its vital role in Glasgow history.
  http://www.grahamston.com/links.html
   
  
• Glasgow1938.com
  Scarce colour photographs of The Empire Exhibition, Scotland, 1938, held in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow. All the photos come from a collection discovered in Edinburgh in 2003.
  http://www.glasgow1938.com/
   
  
• Hidden History
  A glimpse into the amazing past of Greater Easterhouse.
  http://www.greatereasterhouse.co.uk/trondra/
   
  
• Kinning Park Nostalgia Club
  http://www.kinningpark.com
   
  
• Memoirs and Portraits of One Hundred Glasgow Men
  An illustrated electronic book written by James MacLehose, originally published in 1886.
  http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/100men/
   
  
• Old Glasgow Club
  Formed in 1900, for everyone with an interest in the city, its environs, history and people. The Club meets each month.
  http://www.oldglasgowclub.org.uk/
   
  
• OurGlasgowStory
  Read other people's stories about Glasgow, and write your own!
  http://www.ourglasgowstory.com
   
  
• Red Clydeside
  A gateway to images and information resources on the history of Red Clydeside and the Scottish Labour movement of the early 20th century.
  
  http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/redclyde/
   
  
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
  http://www.rcpsg.ac.uk/
   
  
• Scottish Jewish Archives Centre
  Website of the Scottish Jewish Archives Centre.
  http://www.sjac.org.uk
   
  
• Southern Necropolis Research
  http://www.southernnecropolis.com
   
  
• The Gorbals
  Paintings and stories depicting tenement life in the Gorbals during the nineteen sixties.
  http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/meltingpot/oxford/762/
   
  
• The History of Drumchapel
  The website of the Drumchapel Heritage Group, a site dedicated to the rich history of Drumchapel and its surroundings.
  http://www.drumchapelheritage.fsnet.co.uk/
   
  
• The Scotland Guide
  Featuring the Glasgow Encyclopaedia
  http://www.scotland-guide.co.uk
   
  
• TheGovanStory
  The story of the little fishing village on the Clyde that became one of the world's leading centres of shipbuilding and engineering.
  http://www.thegovanstory.co.uk
   
  
• University of Glasgow Story
  A website dedicated to the memory of the people who have contributed to the reputation, development and progress of the University of Glasgow since its foundation in 1451.
  
  http://www.universitystory.gla.ac.uk/
   
  
• University of Glasgow Story - WWII Roll of Honour
  A website dedicated to the members of the University of Glasgow community who died in the service of their country during the Second World War.
  http://www.universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww2-intro/
   
  

hotels   Return to Top

• Belhaven Hotel
  Victorian Townhouse located in a leafy residential terrace overlooking Great Western Road and the Botanic Gardens.
  
  http://www.belhavenhotel.com/html/scotland.htm
   
  
• City Inn Glasgow Hotels
  Ideally located next to the SECC and close to the city's vibrant centre
  http://www.cityinn.com/glasgow/index.htm
   
  
• Devoncove Hotel
  3 star boutique hotel.
  http://www.devoncovehotel.co.uk/
   
  
• Discount Hotels: All-Rooms.com
  Glasgow hotels and visitor guide.
  http://www.all-rooms.com/glasgow/glasgow.htm
   
  
• GNWS Accommodation Directory for Scotland.
  Online Bookings and Tourist Information for the city of Glasgow.
  
  http://www.gnws.co.uk/scotland
   
  
• Lomond Hotel
  Located at the edge of City Centre, in the heart of the west end.
  http://www.lomondhotel.co.uk
   
  
• Victorian House
  60 spacious and well appointed bed rooms.
  http://www.victorianhotel-glasgow.co.uk
   
  

Industrial History   Return to Top

• Clydebridge Steelworks History
  Site contains some of the history of Clydebridge and a selection of photographs.
  http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/clydebridge/
   
  
• Scottish Ironwork
  Resource providing information for those interested in wrought and cast ironwork manufactured or found in Scotland.
  http://www.scottishironwork.org/
   
  
• Tod and Macgregor - Atlantic Ironsides
  http://www.gregormacgregor.com/Tod&Macgregor/
   
  

Internet Directories   Return to Top

• Scotland Internet
  A directory of Scottish websites.
  http://www.scotlandinter.net/
   
  

Leisure and Recreation   Return to Top

• Cinema City and Beyond - Scotland's Surviving Cinemas and Theatres
  Dedicated to finding, cataloging and recording as many of Scotlands cinemas as survive today. Has a special emphasis on the cinemas of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Incorporates the Scottish Cinemas Database, a searchable
  resource incorporating details on all known cinema buildings of Scotland.
  http://www.survivingcinemas.org.uk
   
  
• Hillwalking Scotland
  http://www.conneryscottishwalks.co.uk
   
  
• The Glasgow Explorer
  The Glasgow Explorer is a free on-line magazine, committed to delivering news of interest on any aspect of Glasgow city life.
  
  http://www.theglasgowexplorer.co.uk
   
  

Libraries   Return to Top

• Centre for Political Song
  To promote and foster an awareness of all forms of political song; an appreciation of the role of political song in the social, political and cultural life of communities; and to facilitate research in all relevant areas of study.
  http://www.centreforpoliticalsong.gcal.ac.uk/
   
  
• Glasgow Caledonian University
  Glasgow Caledonian University's Research Collections
  http://www.lib.gcal.ac.uk/researchcollections/
   
  
• Glasgow University Library
  http://www.lib.gla.ac.uk/index.html
   
  
• National Library of Scotland
  Scotland's largest library and the world centre for the study of Scotland and the Scots. Thanks to our UK legal deposit status, we are also a vast reference library, covering all subjects, from art to mountaineering, and from early times to the digital age.
  http://www.nls.uk/
   
  
• The Mitchell Library
  http://www.glasgowlibraries.org/mitchell.html
   
  

Lifelong Learning   Return to Top

• REAL
  Glasgow the Learning City.
  http://www.intoreal.com
   
  

Local Community Sites   Return to Top

• Castlemilk in the News
  http://www.geocities.com/harleysinger/
   
  
• Dennistoun Online
  Dennistoun Online is the community website serving the districts of Dennistoun, Milnbank, Reidvale, Wellpark, Haghill, Drygate and Ladywell in the East End of Glasgow
  http://www.dennistoun.co.uk
   
  
• Greater Easterhouse Pathfinder
  Local answers to local questions as part of the Greater Easterhouse Learning Network.
  http://www.greatereasterhouse.co.uk/
   
  
• Greater Pollok Community Web Portal
  Information, events and news concerning the Greater Pollok area.
  http://www.greaterpollok.net
   
  
• Partick Community Council
  Partick Community Council website.
  http:///www.partickcommunitycouncil.20m.com
   
  

Media   Return to Top

• BBC Scotland
  Scottish news and features.
  http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland
   
  

Misc   Return to Top

• DigiCULT: Technology Challenges for Digital Culture
  http://www.digicult.info/pages/index.php
   
  
• HATII
  The Humanities Advanced Technology & Information Institute
  http://www.hatii.arts.gla.ac.uk
   
  
• University of Glasgow Centre for Cultural Policy Research
  Cities and Culture Project: The long-term legacies of Glasgow 1990 European City of Culture.
  
  http://www.culturalpolicy.arts.gla.ac.uk/
   
  

Museums   Return to Top

• Glasgow Museums
  http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/
   
  
• Heatherbank Museum of Social Work
  The only Museum totally dedicated to Social Work and welfare in Europe.
  http://www.lib.gcal.ac.uk/heatherbank/
   
  
• Scottish Museums Federation
  Established in the 1930s, SMF has members throughout Scotland from local authorities, universities, national and independent museums and galleries. Membership is open to all and we welcome curators, collections managers, registrars, museum assistants, volunteers, students, education staff and senior managers.
  http://www.smf-online.org/
   
  
• Springburn Virtual Museum
  An online exhibition of photographs and related materials from Springburn Community Museum.
  
  http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/
   
  

Scottish Executive   Return to Top

• Executive Online
  The official website of the Scottish Executive, the devolved government for Scotland.
  http://www.scotland.gov.uk
   
  

Scottish Heritage   Return to Top

• Am Baile - the Gaelic Village
  A learning and research resource for everyone with an interest in the language, culture and history of the Scottish Highlands and Islands
  http://www.ambaile.org.uk/en/index.jsp
   
  
• British Towns and Villages Network
  The Scottish Section of the British Towns Network provides you with links to all the Scottish County, Scottish Towns and Scottish Community Web Sites. We will be adding our own content about selected Scottish Towns in due course along with details of Scottish History.
  http://www.british-towns.net/scotland.htm
   
  
• Scotland's Culture
  A one stop shop for electronic and physical resources, presenting the rich diversity of Scottish culture. You can search a selection of resources covering music, literature, sport, funding and events information.
  
  http://www.scotlandsculture.org/
   
  
• Scottish Place-Name Society
  http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/institutes/sassi/spns/
   
  
• The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS)
  Records and interprets the sites, monuments and buildings of Scotland's past.
  http://www.rcahms.gov.uk/
   
  

Scottish Local History   Return to Top

• TheClydebankStory
  The story of Clydebank in words and pictures. Our sister site!
  http://www.theclydebankstory.com
   
  

Tourism Services   Return to Top

• Direct Glasgow
  Information and advice about Glasgow tours, hotels, restaurants, breaks and holidays, golf, etc.
  http://www.directglasgow.co.uk/
   
  
• Scotland Made Easy
  Itinerary planning and accommodation for self-drive tours of Scotland.
  http://www.scotlandmadeeasy.co.uk/index.html
   
  
• SeeGlasgow
  The Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley Tourist Board.
  http://www.seeglasgow.com/
   
  
• The Glasgow Site
  Welcome to Glasgow.
  http://clyde-valley.com/glasgow/
   
  

Transport   Return to Top

• Glasgow Corporation Transport
  Information on Glasgow Corporation Transport, 1894-1973.
  http://www.semple.biz/hobbies/
   
  

Urban Regeneration   Return to Top

• Glasgow's Merchant City
  http://www.glasgowmerchantcity.net/
   
  
• Scottish Enterprise Glasgow
  http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/glasgow
   
  

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