These are some of the famous faces who grew up in Maryhill such as Robert Carlyle and Donovan
Many Glaswegians will recognise many streets and buildings in Maryhill due to the part which the neighbourhood played during the filming of Still Game.
Although Maryhill might not be considered to be one of Glasgow’s trendiest neighbourhoods, it still has a lot going for it with the landscape of the Forth and Clyde Canal being completely transformed in recent years with the area also being home to two stunning buildings designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Plenty of famous Glasgow faces have been born and brought up in Maryhill which includes footballers, actors and musicians.
David McCallum was born in the Maryhill area of Glasgow 1933 as the second of two sons of orchestral violinist David McCallum Sr. and Dorothy, a cellist. He would move to London in 1936 when his father became leader of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Photo: Harry Benson
6. Maggie Bell
Maggie Bell is best known as the co-lead vocalist of the blues rock group Stone the Crows. She also appeared as a guest vocalist on Rod Stewart's "Every Picture Tells a Story".
7. Andrew Robertson
Scotland captain and Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson was brought up in Maryhill with him speaking about his connection to the area when Liverpool reached the Champions League final in 2018.
8. Jamesina Anderson
Jamesina Anderson grew up in Maryhill and was a founding member of the Maryhill Ward Committee in 1920 and was elected several times as chair.
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