First time visitors to Glasgow may struggle to say the name of the city - let alone some of the city’s more interestingly named neighbourhoods.
There is a tendency for tourists to say Glass-cow whilst the pronunciation of Scotland’s largest city is, of course. Glaz-go. So with the name of the city already causing issues, we hate to think how people will get on with street names and neighbourhoods.
Here are some of the places in and around Glasgow which have their own distinctive way of being pronounced by residents.
5. Bridgeton
A district in the East End of Glasgow, it became known as bridge town in the late 18th century but locals tend to now refer to is as Brig-Ton | Google Maps
6. Auchenshuggle
This area of Glasgow is south of Tollcross near London Road and was made known during the heyday’s of the city’s Trams as the distinctive number nine service intrigued many people. The correct pronunciation is Och-en-shoogle. Photo: Chris Coleman via Wikimedia Commons
7. MIlngavie
The one that always makes people struggle is Milngavie which is a suburb of Glasgow. The town is pronounced Mill-guy. | Google Maps
8. Gilshochill
The area borders neighbouring Cadder and Summerston. The pronunciation of the area is Gill-she-hill. | Gilshochill