Drumsagard Village

Drumsagard Village is a new construction village in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire. It is built near the site of Drumsagard Castle on the site of the old Cambuslang Iron and Steel Works.[1] The steelworks were demolished in 1973.[2] Drumsagard, also spelt Drumsagart, means "ridge of the priest".[3]

History of Cambuslang

The Parish of Cambuslang in the Barony of Drumsargard – whose castle ruins can be discerned to the south-east of Hallside - can be traced back to the time of King Alexander II of Scotland (1214–49) when it belonged to Walter Olifard, Justiciar of Lothian. The Barony of Drumsargard passed to Archibald Douglas, 3rd Earl of Douglas in 1370, as part of the settlement in his marriage to Johanna, daughter of Thomas Moray of Bothwell. In 1452 the Douglases were displaced in favour of James Lord Hamilton, who became tenant-in-chief in 1455. This feudal superiority remained with the Dukes of Hamilton – who were also the largest landowners – up until 1922, though the abolition of feudalism in Scotland did not come until the end of the 20th Century.

Facilities

After securing a grant from Award for All, the residents association funded a feasibility study which resulted in the addition of sporting facilities in the village in 2010.[4] A multi use games area and sports pitch are part of the sports facilities.[5]

Notes

  1. ↑ Cadger, Bill (10 February 1999). "Spirit of rebirth inspires positive outlook on life". The Herald. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  2. ↑ Williamson, Elizabeth; Riches, Anne; Higgs, Malcolm (1990). Glasgow. Yale University Press. p. 505. ISBN 978-0-14-071069-4.
  3. ↑ "History". Drumsagard Village Resident's Association. Archived from the original on 7 November 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  4. ↑ Henshaw, Will (20 February 2010). "Work commences on new Sporting facility for Drumsagard Village". Rutherglen Reformer. Archived from the original on 7 November 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  5. ↑ Smith, Kenny (9 May 2012). "Drumsagard show they're good sports". Daily Record (Scotland). Archived from the original on 7 November 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
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