Country: | Scotland |
Official Name: | Kennishead |
Gaelic Name: | Ceann Ceanais |
Scots Name: | Kennisheid |
Static Image Name: | File:Thornliebank towers.JPG |
Static Image Caption: | Tower blocks on Kennishead Avenue |
Os Grid Reference: | NS545602 |
Coordinates: | 55.8131°N -4.3235°W |
Unitary Scotland: | Glasgow City Council |
Lieutenancy Scotland: | Glasgow |
Constituency Westminster: | Glasgow South |
Constituency Scottish Parliament: | Glasgow Cathcart |
Post Town: | GLASGOW |
Postcode District: | G46 |
Postcode Area: | G |
Dial Code: | 0141 |
Kennishead (sco|Kennisheid, gd|Ceann Ceanais)[1] is a neighbourhood in the Scottish city of Glasgow. Its territory, south of the River Clyde, is fairly isolated, bordering a park to the south and a golf course to the north, as well as the residential area of Carnwadric. The majority of the housing consists of three (originally five, two since demolished)[2] high rise tower blocks of 23 storeys, which dominate the area visually.[3]
The area is also home to the disused farm from which it takes its name,[4] formerly owned by Sir John Maxwell.
Kennishead was originally called "Kenneth's Head".[5]
Kennishead railway station is on the Glasgow South Western Line to Barrhead.