Old Anniesland
{{Short description|Rugby ground in Glasgow, Scotland}}
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| location = Crow Road, Glasgow G13 1PL
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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.{{cite web|url=http://www.opengreenmap.org/greenmap/glasgow-west-community-map/old-anniesland-home-glasgow-hawks-rugby-football-club-32866|title=Old Anniesland - Home of Glasgow Hawks Rugby Football Club - Open Green Map}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.theglasgowstory.com/image/?inum=TGSE01285|title=TheGlasgowStory: Crow Road|first=Scott Graham -|last=ABACUS}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.glasgowwarriors.com/articles/news/008559.php|title=Old Anniesland hosts Club International}} It hosted Scotland Rugby League's European Cup match against Wales in 2010.
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.activescotland.org.uk/ServiceProvider/Facility/index.html?id=38d0c481-3510-4d75-b1a6-9b2d00bc5590|title=Active Scotland}}
Shinty is also played at the venue, with the final of the Glasgow Celtic Society Cup held there in June most years.
References
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{{Rugby union in Glasgow}}
Category:Rugby union stadiums in Scotland