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Lying to the south-west of the city of Glasgow, Cardonald is bounded by White Cart Water – a tributary of the River Clyde – to the south. Cardonald used to be part of Renfrewshire until it was annexed to Glasgow in 1926 together with Crookston and Halfway.

The lands of Cardonald were the property of Johannes Norwald or Normanville, Dominus of Cardownalde in the 15th century. His daughter, Marion Stewart, married Sir Allan Stewart which established the line of Stewarts of Cardonald.

The Stewarts of Cardonald were a junior branch of the House of Steward. Allan, who was the first Stewart of Cardonald, was the younger son of John Stewart, 1st Earl of Lennox.

The seat of the Cardonald Stewarts was at the Place of Cardonald which was also known as Cardonald Estate or Cardonald House and was built in 1565. It was demolished in 1848 and replaced by Cardonald Place Farm.

The Cardonald Stewart line ended with James Stewart of Cardonald, Allan's great-grandson. He was captain of the Scottish Guards of the Kings of France and his remains are buried in Paisely Abbey.

Since James Stewart had no issue, the lands of Cardonald passed to Walter Stewart, 1st Lord Blantyre, the son of his sister. Their family stayed at the Palace of Cardonald for generations and even maintained lands in the area until the 20th century.

The Cardonald estates were purchased by Glasgow Corporation in 1926 and gave way to private development. The corporation was responsible for erecting the first high-rise flats in the UK in Cardonald.

Nearby Attractions

Should you want some outdoor activities, there are several natural attractions nearby. Who knows? Maybe you'll sight some Cardonald flowers while taking a walk in the woods. Here are some natural attractions located nearby:

·    Bull Wood
·    Brock Burn
·    White Cart Water
·    River Clyde
·    Glen Park
·    Harelaw Resr
·    Ryat Linn Resr
·    Waulkmill Glen Resr
·    Glenburn Resr

Historic

·    Crookston Castle – a 15th-century ruin located on an imposing hilltop that is surrounded by a defensive ditch that is deep and well preserved. Although castles found in urban locations tend to be disappointing as they are more visited by youth who leave marks rather than those interested in seeing history, this ruin is quite different.

·    Pollok House – the ancestral home of the Maxwell family. It is a grand Edwardian home set in scenic surroundings. If you weren't able to get enough of flowers in Cardonald, you will enjoy the garden here.

Others

·    Glasgow Science Centre – an attraction for the entire family as it presents concepts of science and technology in a very unique manner.

This and so much more are what you can see in and around Cardonald. Should you want to stay the night, there are a few accommodation options nearby. If you're coming here for a romantic date, don't forget to send flowers to Cardonald to make the occasion even more special.

Landmarks

·    Cardonald College – one of the oldest education colleges in Scotland which opened in 1972.

·    Cardonald Parish Church (Church of Scotland) – built in 1889

·    Hillington Park (Church of Scotland) – built in 1908

·    Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church – built in 1938

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