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Cowcaddens - Definition and Overview

Cowcaddens is an area of the city of Glasgow, Scotland.

Located virtually in the city centre it is bordered by the areas of Garnethill to the south and Townhead to the east.

Housing in the area is primarily ex-council housing (there are no council houses in Glasgow since their transfer to the Glasgow Housing Association). A notable feature of Cowcaddens is that it is the location of Scottish Television's headquarters. Glasgow Caledonian University is also nearby.

The socialist politician Edward Hunter who was instrumental in helping build the left in New Zealand was a Labour councillor for Cowcaddens from 1937 till 1959.

Cowcaddens also has a station on the Glasgow Subway system.

Example Usage of Cowcaddens

helloGRANT: @_GeorgeG follwing the pavement or just get the underground to Cowcaddens lol then go under the wee bit then youll see it, check iphone tbh
aimmiatlantic: @heresurie Cowcaddens/Port Dundas way! Its a wee place but I love it! And the view is amazing!
mooosh: @glitterysah Chinese supermarket at Cowcaddens-think we all get ours there!
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