Everything about Yoker totally explained
Yoker (
An t-Iochdar in Gaelic) is a western district of
Glasgow, lying on the northern bank of the
Clyde to the east of
Clydebank. It is located approximately 5 miles west of the City Centre. From the
14th century a ferry has linked Yoker with the burgh of
Renfrew on the south bank. Although shipbuilding has declined, the Yarrows shipyard, now owned by
BAE as part of
BAE Systems Naval Ships is still in operation on the Yoker/Scotstoun boundary.
The name Yoker is an
Anglicization of the
Scottish Gaelic Iochdar meaning a low lying place; the name was attested for the first time in
1505, and is one of a number of place-names in the area which suggest the longevity of the Gaelic language in the Clyde valley north of Glasgow (c/f
Dalmuir,
Drumchapel, Drumry,
Duntocher,
Scotstoun, etc).
Motor vehicles and tramcars were also manufactured in Yoker, which is now an operations centre for the
North Clyde Line, part of Glasgow’s suburban rail network, the largest suburban rail network outside London.
From late 2006, there has been substantial investment in building residential property in the Yoker area; this is most likely due to the popularity of property in the banks of the
Clyde.
Transport links include
Yoker railway station offering services on the
Argyle and
North Clyde lines, the
Renfrew Ferry, and numerous bus routes.
Famous
Rangers F.C. footballer
Sam English also played for Yoker Athletic.
Population
- Total: 7,991
- Males: 3,814
- Females: 4,177
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