There was a few finals, a few games. This new venue retained the original name – Hampden Park – although this was later to become home to Third Lanark and its name was changed to Cathkin Park. As the stadium developed, a grandstand was built on the western side of the pitch, a pavilion in the north-west corner, open seating on the northern and eastern sides of the pitch, and embankments at the southern end. It was renamed Cathkin Park, and Third Lanark, who would go on to win the Scottish Football League that season moved in. Same heritage as 3rd Hampden up the road, but there’s nothing to take away from it, there’s nothing tangible. Once all 5 terraces have been restored, the former stadium will look totally transformed, but they will still have a long way to go to bring it back to how it was. It’s a stadium some will have fond memories of, and it’s estimated that in its prime, it held up to 50,000 fans. [1] After the new Hampden opened, Third Lanark used it for much of the 1903–04 season (which ended with them winning the league title) whilst building work was carried out at New Cathkin Park. [6] Third Lanark took over the older Hampden, renaming it New Cathkin Park, although it later became known as simply Cathkin Park. It is rich in history and a familiar landmark on the southern skyline reaching 200m above sea level, the highest point in Glasgow. Menu's just flowed. But it’s kind of addictive, this place gives you Catherine madness. The Volunteers on entering into possession re-named the ground Cathkin Park, after their old field. Cathkin Park is one of the parks on the Southside of Glasgow with the greatest potential to provide benefit to the local community. Even for the dog walkers, there’s nothing for them. Cathkin Park - geograph.org.uk - 926612.jpg 500 × 375; 116 KB Cathkin Park - geograph.org.uk - 971298.jpg 640 × 480; 57 KB As popularity in the game took immense strides, the thoughts of Queen’s Park members turned once again towards accommodating a public turning out in great numbers to watch the game. I would def. It's a strange feeling standing there on the terraces overgrown with weeds, and you can see the shape where the pitch was. The biggest involved sports at the time was cricket which though it’s now become an elitist sport or the time it was all cricket grounds. I came around here and suddenly found this famous Cathkin Park was still here and I was amazed at how much still remained. Cathkin Braes Country Park Histroy . However, the ghosts of the past can be felt in what was once a 50,000 capacity stadium: Cathkin Park. Lots and lots of good wishes for that. If we look at the one across the road, this is where the passing game even in Barcelona to this day without ticky-tacky, without- the passing game was invented there simply because the Scottish guys were small. I’ve been in London and even though the ground was here I was a West End boy. There’s nowhere to show that. Cathkin Park became home to Third Lanark, a team who totally rebuilt the stadium; changing the name from Hampden Park to New Cathkin-Park (as they had already played at a Cathkin Park not far away). I would like an extension to that. Third Lanark were founded in 1872 by members of the Third Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers and began playing on a piece of land that formed part of a drilling field for the regiment. It’s most well-known as the home of football club, Third Lanark. When Third Lanark died in 1967 a lot of people were lost to football, a lot of people were lost a sport. Not luxurious but has everything you need. [1], The ground's highest league attendance of 16,000 was set on 19 August 1899 when Rangers visited, with the visitors winning 5–1. [3], Third Lanark were founder members of the Scottish Football League in 1890, and the first league match was played at Cathkin Park on 23 August 1890, with Dumbarton winning 3–1. A Court Order in June of 1967 finally closed the turnstyles at Cathkin Park forever. Children in the park still play football on what used to be the pitch, with the stands still surrounding them – possibly seating just a few proud parents, instead of thousands of football fans. I’m huge on family history. They were seedlings and they were then used in public parks and streets as well. Glasgow’s Cathkin Park was one of the most famous football stadiums in Scotland, albeit with a slightly rocky history. However, the final league match played at the ground was played on 17 October 1903, when Queen's Park used it as a home ground for their game against Partick Thistle (a 1–1 draw) as the new Hampden Park was not yet ready. https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/where-to-stay-in-drakensberg-south-africa I’ve got myself seven years to get this place turned around and one year into it already and we made a big improvement. The park is renowned for its panoramic views over the city and beyond. I’m working on a couple of pamphlets and books to print up as well. Put Drakensberg Brewery and other Cathkin Park attractions into our Cathkin Park road trip planner, and watch your holiday take shape. It lies to the south of the city, adjacent to the Croftfoot and Simshill residential areas of the city itself,, Linn Park and its golf course, and the separate village of Carmunnock further south. It’s part of our re-education part here. Cathkin Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. In just 35 weeks, Cathkin Park Ltd have made the terraces far safer to be on as the steps have been cleared. The backers of Third Lanark have unveiled a £5 million plan to redevelop Cathkin Park, 50 years after the original club went under. The both barman was letting us know abt the history of place.. Football develops from there from a corner of Queens Park Rec now where the new hospital is. When it was Third Lanark, they were the soldiers. Turning that into cash is different. The Queen’s Park, when they built this ground, they were going to build a- the train company was coming through this current district railway I think was going to come through. It was the home ground of Third Lanark from their foundation in 1872 until they moved to New Cathkin Park in 1903. The club beat Hibernian 6–1 at Cathkin Park to reach 100 goals for the season, and the win secured third place in Scotland's top division. But unless it’s constantly kept in the forefront of people’s minds and they see actually tangible things happening here, then I think there will be a legacy. There’s creating a huge interest again as well got a great following on Twitter, got a great following the blog as well. There are records of many artefacts been found and several cairns still exist today. Drakensberg Brewery is located in Cathkin Park. Park information. Part of the council’s problem with that was that the terracing wasn’t safe to walk down I thought oh I’m going go back and clear. Glasgow’s Cathkin Park was one of the most famous football stadiums in Scotland, albeit with a slightly rocky history. Cathkin Park is probably in a state of disrepair, however, there have been plans to renovate it – including a £5m plan in 2017 – and the former 50,000 capacity stadium can still be visited, as I did last week. A museum we don’t just walk around things in cases where you see old medals like that. Cathkin Park-Ltd claim that the former international football arena is the most important football ground in Scotland, and it must be protected at all costs. Third Lanark's final league game at the old Cathkin Park was played on 4 April 1903, with the club losing 1–0 to Dundee. It’s most well-known as the home of football club, Third Lanark. I cleared one section down in the West End and then the next section. There’s something tangible for ground toppers and those who are interested on the ground to take away. They’re playing against huge rugby-playing public school Englishmen and they went off and passed the ball to the side. Cathkin Park-Ltd’s restoration began in February, 2018. They were always there. Third Lanark were founded in 1872 by members of the Third Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers and began playing on a piece of land that formed part of a drilling field for the regiment. Cathkin Park was a football ground in the Crosshill area of Glasgow, Scotland. It’s the way I live my life anyway as well. The legacy and history you could pull together of Glasgow social history, of this area alone as well, because Governor Hill is forgotten about. The company wants to save the remaining terracing and restore the park to its former glory. Cathkin Park Facts The second Hampden Park, hosted both the Scottish national team and Queen's Park FC before the third (and current) Hampden was built. It was also selected as the venue of the 1883–84 final, although the match did not happen as Vale of Leven did not have enough players available, and was used again for the 1885–86 final. There was you know William Ely and the O’Neill brothers and how do O’Neill brothers formed rangers it was all from here. Cathkin Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 1903 – The third Hampden Park – designed by Archibald Leitch – opens on the present location. It’s not a loved place except by those who used this park. That sense of history about the surroundings at Cathkin Park as a Celtic fan grabbed me, but any football fan coming here would get that sense of falling back to a golden age. We’ll pay to have the room across the road, leveled built into the hill, and build the ground there. This was the people’s club. They are committed to taking the restoration slowly and doing everything properly. It’s great to think in 1867 they were tossing the cable across the road. The trees you see now 150 feet were that size. A bunch of Highlanders that became Queen’s Park were over in Queens Park Rec which is there. history of Cathkin Braes Cathkin Braes was originally known as the Cathkin Hills and during the Iron Age a Celtic tribe known as the Damnonii lived here. Cathkin Park Hotels ; The Nest Hotel; Search. Their former ground, Cathkin Park in Crosshill, is still partially standing and used for minor football. This is a museum of social history of the regiment that was here as well, of the sports and social inclusion that was here. There are some people however, who don’t want to give up on the Cathkin. .go back n l would recommend The Nest anytime. The famous names that were Third Lanark FC and the 3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers are now sadly consigned to History.. For a direct link to the author of this article, email Ian Livingston A fascinating history for those that have moved here now. I think the council- what happened was the ground was then sold for housing. Little bits starting to pay off here as well. Just behind me, we’re in the east section of the terracing here. What started great didn’t end well for the team, and in the 1960s they ran into trouble. Every bit of spare time I’ve got I’m an actor anyway so I’ll get plenty of spare time. But in the meantime what we’re looking at doing is getting like if you see behind me we’ve got big storage containers with the goals and things are kept in. It was still Cathkin Park.’ ... sits in a cafe at Battlefield and gently and precisely articulates his strategy to bring the Thirds from the pages of history into the sports pages of the present. The eastern part of the Country Park was gifted to the city in 1887 by millionaire Mr James Dick who stipulated that the open space most by retained in a natural state and open for public enjoyment • The area was originally known as the Cathkin Hills and during the Iron Age a Celtic tribe I started the restoration, get invited, met some Third Lanark guys, did some press with them get invited onto the board and ended up buying the original name. It was their team. We’ve got 126 years of unbroken football history even when the ground was shut and of course, kids would break in and play football there every day as well. The team drew 3-3 against Queen-of-the-South, with this match containing the last ever senior football goal at Cathkin Park. It was always used, but slowly over the years it’s been vandalized and abandoned. Cathkin Park is now a municipal park but many question the reason for the name and it all harks back to the roots of the club as the 3rd Lanarkshire Rifles. At the end of the 1890–91 season it hosted a championship play-off between Dumbarton and Rangers, who had finished level on points. The stadium was built and opened in 1884 as the home for Queens Park F.C who had now been forced to move out of their previous stadium since a railway track was being built. For just for running on you break your ankles if you go it just now but I’m taking it down just another couple of inches as well, just leveling it all out. It was actually landscaped and I met a guy whose uncle landscaped the ground. That was a dream to get them back here, but obviously, it’s this would cost millions. The football has been played here since 1884. Humphrey was absent on the date of the census, but Jane Maclae did have a young visitor, Barbara Mulholland (aged 30). You can score a goal and these famous old goals have been here since 1884. Visited Cathkin Park a few years ago with my nephew after doing the Hampden Museum and stadium tour. If you look at some at the wall, the moss, and the walls was crumbling. The last day of the 1960–61 season saw Third Lanark reach a historic landmark. The staff helped us to get around other resorts n hotels .The restaurant .staff was was on the ball. It’s a family thing for me, it’s a big, big family connection for me. For me, if this was in Greece this would be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A reformed Third Lanark team currently play in the park, as well as Hampden AFC. That’s a potted history of the way the ground is now and it was one of the best stadiums in Britain. They all performed here. Obviously, football in Scotland started here. They want to restore the terrace while retaining the look of the stadium. This passing game changes the whole thing from 1-1-8 to 2-2-6 and passing football. Wouldn’t that be great here wouldn’t that be great to have a football museum all the way down here, or sports museum? [1], Scotland - Cup Results 1873/74-1877/78 and 1889/90-1995/96, Scotland - International Matches 1881-1890, 2020–21 South of Scotland Football League, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cathkin_Park_(1872–1903)&oldid=996237413, Demolished buildings and structures in Scotland, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 25 December 2020, at 10:27. These days, the football stadium is thought of as totally abandoned by some people, although it still provides fond memories for a few old enough to have taken a game in here. While it used to be a bustling stadium for fairly popular team, the stadium has now become a part of Scottish Football history. Why isn’t less the legacy?”. Will definately be back for the view and tranquility each year. [2] In 1884 it hosted two British Home Championship international matches, with Scotland beating England 1–0 in front of 10,000 spectators on 15 March (the first ever all-ticket match) and Wales 4–1 in front of 5,000 on 29 March. This area has a great- especially in the Industrial Age, it has a great history. Behind me, you see lots of trees as well. It all depends on lots, lots more variables, but ideally what would like and I’m working with Jimmie Johnson guys on this, is a museum here. Castlemilk is a district of Glasgow, Scotland. Only four years after this success, the club's terminal agony began. Where things are tangible you can touch you can run around the track, you can get on the pitch you can score a goal would put Nets up you score a goal there but that’s something for the local community to take away. [5], At the end of the 1902–03 season the club left the original Cathkin Park to move to a new ground. The reaction so far from joggers and park users has been positive. The popularity of football and the dominance of Queen’s Park allowed the committee of the Spiders to foresee correctly the success of what a new ground could bring. Queen’s Park later left and Third Lanark moved in and renamed the ground Cathkin Park, which now lies derelict more than 50 years after the club folded. Self-catering (family units from R 1,050) R 1,050. The remains of its terraces can still be seen and the pitch is still visible to those who wish to visit this football “Easter Egg.”. This match saw a crowd of up to 6000. The club unfortunately no longer play their games at Cathkin Park despite a brief return, now playing at Toryglen Football Centre. Obviously, Hamilton Crescent home of West of Scotland held the first Queens Park/SFA game against England. When they moved out in 1903 they fell out with the Third Lanark who had agreed to move in, smashed all the terracing down and this as you see here, was built in 1903. It is thought that the regiment had its firing range up on the Cathkin Braes and the name derives from this. Beautiful views by Coralie Jordaan [1] The ground was considered good enough to host the Scottish Cup final in 1881–82, as well as its replay, with 14,000 turning up to watch Queen's Park beat Dumbarton 4–1. I know I’m not going involve with them as well other good different guys running it. There’s five main sections of terracing left out underground. Their work so far has included the stone work on the West Corner Terracing, removing up to 50 years of overgrown moss, dirt and rubbish. It’s the back of Governor Hill before Tory Glen. Just to my right would have been a pavilion building which Third Lanark brought from the original Cathkin Park just two streets away and stands as well that they rebuilt in the early 60s, they put a new stand up. My main goal with this project is to provide a lasting legacy. Service was excellent superb. Queens Park, of course, they organized. These were of course burnt out in the 1970s and by the 1980s were falling apart. Instead, they brought their own stands and pavilion building from across the road to here. That’s the most important thing to me, that Cathkin Park remains. The ground was considered good enough to host the Scottish Cup final in 1881–82, as well as its replay, with 14,000 turni… . It’s not as it was just now in the pitch was actually about thirty yards over from where it is now. 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