Balornock Explained

Balornock should not be confused with Barlanark.

Country:Scotland
Official Name:Balornock
Static Image Name:File:Balornock from the air (geograph 5716315).jpg
Static Image Caption:Aerial view of Bolornock
Os Grid Reference:NS620687
Coordinates:55.8916°N -4.2082°W
Gaelic Name:Both Lobharnaig
Unitary Scotland:Glasgow City Council
Lieutenancy Scotland:Glasgow
Constituency Westminster:Glasgow North East
Constituency Scottish Parliament:Glasgow Provan
Post Town:GLASGOW
Postcode District:G21
Postcode Area:G
Dial Code:0141

Balornock (Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: Both Lobharnaig) is a district in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Situated outside the city centre, north of the River Clyde, it forms part of the larger area of Springburn.

Balornock shared the Red Road complex of multi-storey flats with the neighbouring district of Barmulloch; the 21 Birnie Court building (single yellow block) was in Barmulloch. The buildings were formally condemned in July 2008 after a long period of decline, with their phased demolition taking place in three stages between 2010 and 2015.

Local amenities include Stobhill Hospital, The Morven. In 2006 the area was the setting of the award-winning film Red Road by Andrea Arnold.

Noted residents

References

  1. News: Partners from Chewin' the Fat serve up a nourishing new broth of off-the-wall fun I say, there's two guys in my soup. The Herald. 18 June 2001.
  2. http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/competitions/premiership/effervescent-mcmanus-gets-a-lucky-break-at-last-1-633024 Effervescent McManus gets a lucky break at last