Usine Singer de Clydebank

L'usine Singer de Clydebank est une importante usine spécialisée dans la fabrication de machines à coudre, située à Clydebank, près de Glasgow (Royaume-Uni). Ouverte en 1885 par la Singer Manufacturing Company, cette usine a longtemps été la plus importante usine de machines à coudre au monde. Elle a été fermée en 1980.

Nearby Places View Menu

Clyde Waterfront Regeneration

The 20 km long Clyde Waterfront Regeneration, launched in 2003, embraced a section of the River Clyde in Scotland that runs from Glasgow Green in the city's center to Dumbarton down river. This scene focused on earlier initiatives under way from the 1980s, and as a separate marketing tool, with several local authorities involved, came to an end in 2014. Projects under way at the time involved local commerce, housing, tourism, and infrastructure. The planned public and private investment in Clyde Waterfront as of 2008 was pegged at £5–6 billion. The Clyde Waterfront Regeneration project was an initiative aimed at progressing the transforming of the waterfront area of Glasgow, Scotland. Some of the key aspects of the Clyde Waterfront Regeneration project were: New commercial and residential properties: the project involved the construction of new buildings, including office spaces, residential properties, and hotels. Notable developments included the Riverside Museum, the Hydro arena, and the Glasgow Science Centre Tower. Public spaces: the project aimed to create more public spaces along the waterfront, including parks, walkways, and cycle paths. The Glasgow Harbour development sought a riverside promenade. Infrastructure improvements: The project also involved significant infrastructure improvements, including the upgrading of roads, bridges, and public transport links. The Clyde Arc, also known as the Squinty Bridge, was built as part of the project, and provides a new pedestrian and cycle route across the river. The Clyde Waterfront Regeneration project is a collaboration between Glasgow City Council, Scottish Enterprise, and other partners. It was seen as a key driver of economic growth in the area, and attracted significant investment from both public and private sectors. As well as supporting inward investment and tourism, the aim of the regeneration of the Clyde was to benefit local communities. It was intended that local people would benefit from the improvements to transport and leisure facilities, shops and businesses, and from new jobs coming into the area. An estimated 50,000 new jobs will be created as businesses relocate in the area and more housing is built. Re-training is vital and a range of support is available locally to make sure residents can exploit the new opportunities as they arise.

283 m

Clyde 1

Clyde 1 is an Independent Local Radio station based in Glasgow, Scotland, owned and operated by Bauer Media Audio UK as part of the Hits Radio network. It broadcasts to Glasgow and West Central Scotland. As of September 2024, the station has a weekly audience of 747,000 listeners according to RAJAR.

291 m

Clyde Rocks

Clyde Rocks was a trial Scottish Independent Local Radio station serving Glasgow and West Central Scotland. The station was dedicated to rock music alongside sports news and discussion and was operated by Radio Clyde (part of Bauer Radio). The station broadcast on DAB and online for 30 days, but was axed after the trial was completed. Clyde Rocks was a contender for the then advertised 96.3FM licence for Glasgow and The West of Scotland, but however, lost out to the all new Rock Radio Glasgow.

Singer railway station

Singer railway station is a two-platformed staffed station serving Clydebank town centre, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It is located on the Argyle Line and North Clyde Line between Drumry and Dalmuir, 9 miles 5 chains (14.6 km) from Glasgow Queen Street, measured via Maryhill. All passenger services are provided by ScotRail.

Morison Memorial church

Morison Memorial United Reformed Church is a church in Clydebank, Scotland. It is situated on Dumbarton Road near Clydebank Town Hall. Initial plans were drawn up in 1893. The church was designed by Glasgow architects, Steel & Balfour, in the English Gothic style and the foundation stone was laid by John Wilson, MP for Govan, on 3 October 1896. Morison has survived over 100 years including the Clydebank Blitz during World War II. The church was founded as an Evangelical Union church but soon became part of the Congregational Union of Scotland. In April 2000 the Congregational Union of Scotland united with the United Reformed Church creating a church in three nations.