Yoker
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Yoker (Gd: Iochdar) 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 all but disappeared, 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, [1] 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 Glasgow’s suburban rail service - the largest suburban rail network outside London.
From late 2006 alot has been invested in building property in the Yoker area, this is most likely due to the popularity of property in the banks of the river clyde.
Transport links include a regular bus service, and Yoker railway station.
Famous Rangers F.C. footballer Sam English also played for Yoker Athletic.
[edit] Population
- Total: circa 7,991
- Males: 3,814
- Females: 4,177
[edit] Notes
- ^ David Ross, Scottish Place-names, (Edinburgh, 2001), p. 225, s.v. "Yoker"
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