Partick

The modern name derives from the ancient Cumbric Peartoc (as in the modern Welsh word perth, meaning "bush or thicket").{{Cite web |url=http://www.govanremgroup.org.uk/history/in_the_name_o_govan.php |title=In the Name o' Govan |access-date=2 September 2023 |archive-date=7 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207230303/http://www.govanremgroup.org.uk/history/in_the_name_o_govan.php |url-status=live }}

This was adopted into Scottish Gaelic as Peart(h)aig, giving modern Gaelic Pearraig or Partaig (the latter is used on signs at Partick railway station). Older anglicised forms include Perdyc and Perthick.

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Although Partick remained a village until the middle of the 18th century, it is an ancient place. The Kings of Strathclyde had a residence there, and in 1136 David I (1124–1153) granted the lands of Perdyc to the see of Glasgow. The Bishops of Glasgow had a country seat in Partick. It was later the site of Partick Castle, a country home of George Hutcheson (demolished 1836). The burgh, which had its headquarters at Partick Burgh Hall, was annexed by Glasgow in 1912.{{cite web |url=https://www.theglasgowstory.com/image/?inum=TGSA01214 |title=Partick Burgh Hall |publisher=The Glasgow Story |access-date=17 April 2020 |archive-date=27 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927170914/https://theglasgowstory.com/image/?inum=TGSA01214 |url-status=live }}

It is historically divided into three social areas; south of Dumbarton Road, north of Dumbarton Road and the Partick Hill grand villas. Being within the sphere of influence of the University of Glasgow and neighbouring Glasgow's salubrious "West End" it has a high student population. Traditional industries for the area were shipbuilding and the huge Meadowside Granary (recently demolished to make way for the new Glasgow Harbour residential development) employed many residents also.{{Cite web |url=http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/airgli/airgli0112.htm |title=Glimpses of old Glasgow: Shipbuilding and Engineering |website=gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk |access-date=9 February 2012 |archive-date=6 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110806001417/http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/airgli/airgli0112.htm |url-status=live }} The main street in Partick, Dumbarton Road, has a number of services for residents to use.

Partick Burgh Hall is a venue (much like a community centre) located within Partick. It regularly holds community events and is owned and managed by Culture & Sport Glasgow (part of Glasgow City Council). The hall was originally built in 1872 and has multiple rooms. The hall is staffed in order to accommodate events and to handle security. Private events are also held in the hall.[http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/venue-hire/community-facilities/Partick-Burgh-Hall/Pages/default.aspx Partick Burgh Hall] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120123034305/http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/venue-hire/community-facilities/Partick-Burgh-Hall/Pages/default.aspx |date=23 January 2012 }} on glasgowlife.org.uk. Retrieved 9 February 2012.

Partick Community Council is an organization which exists in the area to deal with issues within the community. It is the oldest community group in Partick and consists of around twenty elected members. The boundary of this council runs from Byres Road to Crow Road and from the River Clyde to Highburgh Road. The council is funded by Glasgow City Council by way of an annual grant.[http://www.community-council.org.uk/partick/index.asp?pageid=21602 What do we do?] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035448/http://www.community-council.org.uk/partick/index.asp?pageid=21602 |date=4 March 2016 }} from Partick Community Council. Retrieved 9 February 2012

Examples of activities of the Community Council include:

• Neighbourhood Watch coordination.
• Lobbying of Glasgow City Council
• Promoting cleanliness and security in the area

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Partick is home to the West of Scotland Cricket Club's Hamilton Crescent ground, which was the site of the first ever international football match (between Scotland and England) on 30 November 1872.{{cite news |title=The first international football match |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/sportscotland/asportingnation/article/0012/index.shtml |publisher=bbc.co.uk |author=Paul Mitchell |author-link=Paul Mitchell (broadcaster) |access-date=23 September 2007 |archive-date=18 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218113954/https://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/sportscotland/asportingnation/article/0012/index.shtml |url-status=live }}

Partick Thistle Football Club were formed in the area in 1876, but left to play in the Maryhill area of Glasgow in 1909.[http://ptearlyyears.net/introduction Introduction] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111120034340/http://ptearlyyears.net/introduction |date=20 November 2011 }}, Partick Thistle: The Early Years. Retrieved 22 December 2011. Partick F.C. were also active in the 1870s and 1880s.

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Partick station is a trunk station serving as an interchange between the local rail, Glasgow Subway and local bus systems.Evening Times Online, [http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/display.var.2263939.0.cost_of_partick_station_revamp_soars_by_6_3m.php Cost of Partick station revamp soars by £6.3m] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090522193009/http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/display.var.2263939.0.cost_of_partick_station_revamp_soars_by_6_3m.php |date=22 May 2009 }}, published 12 May 2008 It replaced the former Partickhill railway station in 1979. There were previously three other stations in the area, Partick Central railway station (renamed Kelvin Hall station in 1959), Merkland Street and Partick West railway station.

The Partick interchange was redeveloped in 2012 due to its immense potential as a top-class interchange not only between Rail, Bus and Subway but also as the main interchange station between the Argyle and North Clyde rail lines.

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There is an old Quaker burial ground, the 'Quakers Graveyard', situated at the bottom of Keith Street. Now a visitors' attraction the graveyard was given over to the city of Glasgow. It was last used in 1857. Purdon Street, which runs parallel with Keith Street, was named after John Purdon, a prominent Quaker who lived in Partick in the 17th century. His wife is buried in the graveyard.{{Cite web |url=http://www.kilmeny.vispa.com/quaker.html |title=Quaker Burial Ground |access-date=9 February 2012 |archive-date=30 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130125439/http://www.kilmeny.vispa.com/quaker.html |url-status=dead }}

The local Church of Scotland congregation is served by Partick South Parish Church and Partick Trinity Church.

Partick's Catholic community is served by St Peter's church situated in Hyndland Street.{{cite web |title=TheGlasgowStory: St. Peter's Church |url=https://www.theglasgowstory.com/image/?inum=TGSA00618 |website=www.theglasgowstory.com |access-date=15 October 2022 |archive-date=15 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015171329/https://www.theglasgowstory.com/image/?inum=TGSA00618 |url-status=live }} St Simon's church, located in Bridge Street, was built in 1858 and is the third oldest Catholic church in Glasgow.{{cite web |title=Man charged over blaze that gutted St Simon's church in Partick |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-58246158 |website=BBC News |access-date=15 October 2022 |date=17 August 2021 |archive-date=15 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015204419/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-58246158 |url-status=live }} An arson attack in 2021 left it a ruin with only the external walls remaining.{{Cite web |url=https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/st-simons-church-glasgow-man-21581529 |title=Glasgow man appears in court in connection with St Simon's Church fire |first=Connor Gordon and Emma |last=Lawson |date=15 September 2021 |website=GlasgowLive |access-date=26 February 2022 |archive-date=26 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226224239/https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/st-simons-church-glasgow-man-21581529 |url-status=live }} The arsonist, Ryan Haggerty, was sentenced for five years and three months in October 2022.{{cite web |title=Man jailed for starting fire in historic Partick church |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-63259610 |website=BBC News |access-date=15 October 2022 |date=14 October 2022 |archive-date=14 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014155055/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-63259610 |url-status=live }}

Partick Film Festival takes place in unique venues across Partick, including Partick Library, The Annexe and the Kelvin Hall. The festival hosts film screenings, masterclasses and talks by Film & TV professionals.{{Cite web |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/24061235.first-ever-partick-film-festival-takes-place-glasgow/ |title=First ever Partick Film Festival takes place in Glasgow|date=20 May 2024 |website=GlasgowTimes |access-date=21 May 2025 }} on glasgowtimes.com. Retrieved 21 May 2025.

• Charles Morton Aikman
• Thomas Octavius Callender
• Liz Cameron, Lord Provost of Glasgow
• Stuart Christie
• Billy Connolly, lived on White Street and Stewartville Street during his childhood and attended St Peter's Boys School.
• Martin Dougan, television presenter
• Jane Gemmill, temperance activist
• Rachel Hamilton
• Helen Holm, golfer
• Jimmy Lawrence, footballer
• Fred McDermid, politician
• Garry McDowall, footballer
• Pat McGinlay, footballer
• Tosh McKinlay, footballer
• Joseph Andrew Mclean, producer
• Bud Neill, cartoonist

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• {{Cite EB1911|wstitle=Partick|short=x}}
• [http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/display.var.2434994.0.tesco_town_site_could_hold_remains_of_partick_castle.php Partick Castle Article, Glasgow Evening Times.]
• [http://www.gerryblaikie.com/westend/partick.htm Partick - Origins and History]
• [http://www.glasgowwestend.co.uk/out/partickstory.php Partick: Glasgow's Girnal] at Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End

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