Cadder (Glasgow)
Cadder (G23) (pronounced Cawder) is a council housing scheme in the district of Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland. It is located 4 km north of Glasgow city centre, sited on the route of the Forth and Clyde Canal. Cadder was built in the early 1950s and contains Lambhill cemetery and crematorium, Western Necropolis and St. Kentigern's RC Cemetery.
Cadder (G23) is often confused with Cadder (Bishopbriggs) and are in different localities.
There are few amenities in Cadder, however there is local shops located on Skirsa Street, and on Cadder Road. Cadder also has a primary school; Cadder Primary School. There was also St. Agnes' RC Primary School, however this was closed. There is also Cadder Community Education Centre.
Cadder has transport links, however they are limited, in contrast to neighbourhoods like Summerston. Cadder is served by First Glasgow Bus Services. No. 7/7A (Formerly No. 54), and No. 8/8A. There is also a train station in Cadder, Which is Served by the Maryhill Line. However at the time of the railway line's opening in 1993 it was named "Lambhill", despite being no where near Lambhill. And Lambhill being physically closer to Possilpark and Parkhouse station. However this station had been renamed Gilshochill railway station in May 1998.
Housing is a mixture of tenements and semi detached housing. Most of which is privately owned or rented by Cadder Housing Association.
External links
- Cadder Housing Association - City of Glasgow
Coordinates: 55°53′54″N 4°16′33″W / 55.898302°N 4.275798°W