To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. [13], Although historically a working class area, as of 2013 there are more people employed in professional services than in manufacturing, construction and utilities in Maryhill. The city was divided into North Glasgow, South Glasgow and East Glasgow.East Glasgow had the most identified gangs with 41 followed by South Glasgow with 38 and North Glasgow with 31. [23], The Maryhill Lochs were the venue for the 2017 Red Bull Neptune Race on 18 March that year. "After he has fired the shot he just disappeared into thin air "There was no sign of a man running off or cars being driven away at high speed. Emergency services raced to Kelvindale Road following the incident. The police have also started carrying out "warning" visits to the homes of offenders the day after they are released from jail. "But he was not interested in hearing this. The second acquittal cemented McPhie's reputation as a major player. A hearing will be held on this matter at the High Court in Glasgow next month. The Maryhill Hub 186 Wyndford Rd Maryhill Glasgow G20 8HF. Darren Eadie had his period of remand whilst awaiting trial interrupted by the imposition of a 22 month long jail sentence on him in June 2019 for an assault to injury and danger of life in a hammer attack. A 41-year-old man was found seriously injured on Dalsholm Road in Maryhill at around 4.15pm on Saturday, said Police Scotland. Maryhill Park (555409N 41806W / 55.9025N 4.3016W / 55.9025; -4.3016) is an area of Maryhill. All four were found guilty of murdering Mr Reilly at Bilsland Drive, in Glasgow, at the junction with the Maryhill Road on April 16 in 2018 by repeatedly discharging a firearm at him and shooting him in the head, leaving him so severely injured that he died two days later at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Angry scenes in Dumbarton as riot police pelted with bricks and fireworks as house attacked. Was this assassination revenge for the murder of Chris McGrory three years earlier or did the answer lie closer to home? It is a brilliant deterrent. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Maryhill 'murder bid' as man left with life-threatening injuries after attack. Free Sold House Prices in Glasgow, 1698p Maryhill Road,. Teenage girl saves Celtic fan's life when she collapses and stops breathing walking home from match. However, a more prosaic explanation is that there was a school in the area known as the Botany School, now long closed, but the name survived. The Daniel crime clan associate - who served in the Forces between 1997 and 2008 - was nailed with a Glock handgun and ammunition, as well as 36,000 of dirty cash. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Glasgow police release CCTV of man wanted after incident during Rangers and Celtic clash. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Police Scotland have arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the incident. A photofit of a possible suspect seen in the area at the time of the murder also brought a poor response. Comments have been closed on this article. Glasgow killer who murdered ex-partner's mum in 'brutal and ferocious' attack jailed for life. Gerry added:"Whoever did it knew what they were doing. Their hearts once beat to the steady thrum of . Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. It was for many years polluted and largely unused after the decline of heavy industry, but recent efforts to regenerate and re-open the canal to navigation have seen it rejuvenated. However, not all areas of North Glasgow are in poor condition. This verdict and sentence mark the end of a long and complex investigation. Only one round hit him on the head with catastrophic results. The union, which has undertaken mounds of industrial action alongside NASUWT over recent months, rallied in various parts of Glasgow as part of its continued campaign for a 10% pay rise. His latest spell behind bars follows a ten-year sentence in 2010 when he was snared in a 2million cocaine and heroin sting. Account not monitored 24/7 Maryhill, Glasgow maryhill.org.uk Joined May 2014 Cumbernauld crash leaves five injured as police close road for six hours. A fan scarred a Celtic physio for life after throwing a bottle at him during an Old Firm game. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). A pedestrian has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a van in Maryhill on Friday morning. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. He died in hospital a short time later. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Emergency services . A plea deal saw charges dropped against Pickett, one of six Lyons hoods jailed for a total of 104 years over a series of murder plots against Daniel members. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Roads, Trains and Bus updates in your area. Here we look at some of the most prolific gangsters - dubbed The Deadly Dozen - whove been swept up in recent years by Scots cops and international crimebusters. READ MORE:Glasgow crime stories: Philip Wong. Maryhill is in the north west of the city, and consists of well maintained traditionally "Glaswegian" sandstone tenements with the traditional high ceilings as well as many large Victorian town houses. He added:"It's quite clear that McPhie's killing was carried out by a master hitman. Five months into the inquiry Gerry and a colleague working the case got the breakthrough they were looking for. Call us now on 0141 530 4204. Wilson, who lectures in criminology at Birmingham City University, said at the time: "Hitmen are familiar figures in films and video games, carrying out hits in underworld bars or from the roof tops with expensive sniper rifles. SUTHERLAND the son of late Glasgow crime kingpin Jamie Daniel was caged in 2015 for dealing drugs between 2011 and 2015. McPhie, a close associate of the late crime boss Arthur Thompson, had served time for armed robbery in 1978 and 1986 and received eight years in 1992 over a 200,000 drug seizure. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. Officers are appealing for information on the man pictured. [13] The MSP for Maryhill and Springburn is Bob Doris[14] and the MP for Glasgow North is Patrick Grady. [9] However the Territorial Army unit, the 52nd Lowland, 6th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland continues to be based at the adjacent Walcheren Barracks. Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. Shawpark Street (before) 8 8A 17 60 60A 61 X10 X10A. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard how David McSherry and Susan Paterson targeted some of those most in need of financial support in the community to line their own pockets. Police hit a wall of silence during their investigation into McPhie's murder. Officers carried out targeted patrols last week in Wyndford and Saracen Cross, a known drugs "hot spot". Thursday - 9.00am - 9.00pm. Mother's Day 2023 is just weeks away - but why does the date change every year and most importantly, when does it fall? After sentencing the quartet of killers the judge told the remaining 13 jurors who returned verdicts: "Plainly this has been a long and demanding trial and there has been some evidence which some of you may have found deeply upsetting to listen to.". He'd been sent to deliver a threat to life warning also known as an Osman Warning. McPhie was shot after parking his van on nearby Kelvindale Road to walk the 20 yards to his flat. "People may not have mourned Frank McPhie's passing but every murder victim deserves justice regardless of reputation.". The 41-year-old, of Glasgows Dennistoun, was one of eight mob members caged for a total of 87 years in January 2018 for serious organised crime. Emergency services were called to Guthrie Street in the Maryhill area of the city at around 5.45am on Saturday, November 19. Editors' Code of Practice. The Wyndford plans in Maryhill would see the demolition of high-rise flats and the building of new homes on the land. Lord Beckett said some of the evidence in the trial was "harrowing". Maryhill is safer than 97% of the cities in the United States. Following the incident, a man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment to . He was caught working on a stash of crack cocaine with a street value of 700,000. McGrory was found strangled in the back of his own van at the side of Dougalston Golf Club, at Milngavie. Darren Eadie, 30, and John Kennedy, 42, were convicted in February of murdering Kenny Reilly in the citys Maryhill area in April 2018. RM HT2B74 - Maryhill Glasgow aerial shot with mural promoting multiculture. It was thought that McGrory, who owned three horses, had been murdered over a drugs deal gone wrong. 3-min read. He was so confident he would walk free following his trial, he parked his Fiat 500 outside the High Court in Edinburgh. These historical photographs show families living in slum areas of Glasgow without basic facilities like power and water. Check the food hygiene rating. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Officers are appealing for information on the man pictured. Kennedy, the shooter, was acquitted of murdering a second man, Jamie Campbell, who was gunned down in a street in Drumchapel, in Glasgow, in 2006, on a not proven verdict. It was absorbed into the boundaries of the city of Glasgow in 1891. Men jailed for murder of Kenny Reilly in Glasgow's Maryhill. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Kennedy, 41, was ordered to serve at least 26 years for the assassination, Darren Eadie, 30,for 24 years and Morton Eadie, 56, and Fisher, 30,were each ordered to serve 22 years before they can seek release on parole. "He may even have just slipped sway and joined the crowds in the street. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? READ MORE:Witness of Glasgow gangster Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll murder admits driving carelessly, A judge told the gang of four: "For murder the punishment is fixed by law and you will be sentenced to life imprisonment. Glasgow bar and nightclub Frampton's up for sale as building undergoes refurb. Glasgow Chinese restaurant gives 'non-refundable' Christmas deposit to food bank sparking debate. RM D2F811 - Dawsholm Park, Maryhill, Glasgow. When Kennedy was arrested, he owned a phone which contained Encrochat software - the secure, encrypted messaging app used by crime gangs to plan sinister plots. It was well planned and executed. Police have confirmed a man was found seriously injured on the street where a cordon has been set up. By this time last year, police had dealt with 11 murders across the division. HEROIN baron OHara was caged in 2005 for at least 20 years after ordering a hit on Paul McDowall, 25, who was stabbed to death in Possilpark, Glasgow. [19] A new footbridge providing better connections to the Ruchill and Gilshochill neighbourhoods, was installed across the canal at Stockingfield Junction in 2022. There were 81 arrests by this time last year and this has dropped to 56. One involved the murder of a fellow inmate William Toye at Perth Prison in 1996 for which he was cleared in 1997 However it was for the second murder in 1997 - three months after he came out of prison - that McPhie first came to public attention. "We later discovered that our main suspect was a local man who lived nearby so he would not have stood out or attracted any suspicion at the time.". Glasgow Crime Stories: The murder of Frank McPhie and how cops warned his life was in danger, Exclusive by Get the latest crime news direct to your inbox with the Glasgow Crime and Courts newsletter. A few minutes later father-of-five Frank McPhie was lying dead outside the ground floor tenement flat where he lived in Guthrie Street, Maryhill, shot once through the head with pinpoint accuracy. A police office, with magistrates' chambers, and living quarters for the first Superintendent of Police George Anderson, was built on Maryhill Road in 1857. Glasgow man in 1m lottery win says he owes it all to late mums sound advice. Crime in Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn. The 41-year-old fled to Jamaica just 48 hours after pulling the trigger in Glasgows Maryhill Road, below, with mob pals helping to keep him in the shadows. ", Lord Beckett told them he had to fix minimum terms they must serve, but added: "It will be for the Parole Board to determine when it is safe for you to be released from prison. There's elephants in them thar hills. Neil Wilson has been named locally as the 37-year-old man who was found seriously injured at a property on Nairn Street on Tuesday morning. For other inquiries Contact Us. "With the exception of McPhie, the reality could not be more different. St Gregorys Primary (At) 94. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with a serious assault in Glasgow city centre. Glasgow Slums: 50+ Harrowing Pictures Documenting Everyday Life Of Poor Families From 1970s. The local gang was known as "The Butny".[25]. Eadie, 30, and his crew pounced in a planned execution of the 29-year-old, who was riddled with bullets as he sat in a pals car in 2018. Glasgow man ordered to chop down 50ft trees that stop neighbour's clothes drying and 'ruined garden'. The city's leading bus service is working with Glasgow Warriors to bring 'free and sustainable' travel options for supporters on matchday during the 2022/23 period. Get the latest crime news direct to your inbox with the Glasgow Crime and Courts newsletter. Eadie Sr got involved in the feud after it was claimed a woman close to his son Darren had slept with Reilly. Greenock dad-of-three shot dead in gun horror survived earlier attempt on his life. "At the moment the Maryhill area is the safest it has been but we are not complacent.". Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. Maryhill Milngavie crash victim named as Ryan Wheeler from Maryhill as police appeal for witnesses Ryan Wheeler tragically passed away following a three-car collision in Milngavie that left four . [11], The Maryhill district has several sub-districts, such as Acre, Botany, Dawsholm Park, Firhill, Gairbraid, Gilshochill, Maryhill Park, North Kelvinside, Queen's Cross, St George's Cross, Cadder, Summerston, Woodside and Wyndford.[12]. Strathcarron Place (After) 94. Chris Taylor has left behind his young son, who is said to have been his whole life. At an event in Glasgow last week to mark 35 years since STV . He also happened to be a key associate of the Daniel's family - remove. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Disabled Glasgow man living in toxic waste after human faeces floods flat. Plans to demolish the four tower blocks in the north of the city have been met with objections from two architects who believe the buildings could still be saved and upgraded. HP10 9TY. OHara was also nailed on drugs and gun charges. The new look Maryhill Park tennis courts were reopened by the OBE-awarded tennis coach yesterday, providing a free-to-use facility for those living in the area. It's worth remembering, however, that a number of highly rated restaurants and pubs are to be found in the neighbourhood itself. The High Court in Edinburgh also sentenced Janette Henry to carry out community service after she was convicted of causing he death of Eleanor Ballantyne by careless driving at an earlier trial. RF KWC0F1 - Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland, UK - Maryhill Panther mural painted by artpistol. Linked to: Colombian cartels and the Italian mafia. The 41-year-old man was found on the road on Hathaway Lane around 5.50pm on Sunday. Judy Murray reopens Maryhill Park tennis courts after 257,000 facelift. He directed that the jurors and their two former colleagues who started the lengthy trial that they would be exempt from further jury service for life. Getting food in? She married Robert Graham of Dawsholm in 1763, but they had no income from trade or commerce and had to make what they could from the estate. In 2014 leading criminologist Prof David Wilson theorised that the murder had been carried out by a master hitman. Over 140 objections were submitted in response to plans to build flats on Ingram Street with concerns raised that the development could threaten the future of a nearby music venue. The Stockingfield Bridge was due to open in the autumn following a two-year closure for construction but the date has now been pushed back due to issues with supplies. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. One seaside chippy near Glasgow has come out on top at the National Fish and Chip Awards beating out other chippies around the UK by "setting the highest standard in fish and chips". The first Police office was opened on 26 April 1857 at the corner of Maryhill Road and Fingal Street. He said that in Kennedy's case of particular significance was a previous conviction from 2008 at the High Court in Glasgow for firearms offence which resulted in 54 months imprisonment. Teenage girl saves Celtic fan's life when she collapses and stops breathing walking home from match. The concealed spot where he was positioned was normally used by residents to hang out their washing. Just off Shakespeare Street lies a square of open space that proudly houses Glasgow's only family of indigenous elephants. See Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn Westminster Constituency Map, Crime, Property Sales, Energy Consumption, Broadband, Corporate Property Ownership, Road Accidents . Meanwhile, fewer than 100 violent or . The area's Queen's Cross Church designed by Glasgow architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh also serves as the headquarters of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society. The big-time gangster, 33, was arrested in Italy in January 2020 and jailed for at least 25 years by the High Court in Stirling on Friday. Morton Eadie, his son Darren Eadie, Ross Fisher and John Kennedy were sentenced to minimum terms of imprisonmenttotalling 94 years for the shooting of Kenny Reilly in Maryhill, in Glasgow in 2018. This man may hold information that could help police in their investigation into 'reckless conduct' that took place when rivals Rangers and Celtic played at Ibrox. Pedestrian hit by van in Maryhill rushed to hospital as police remain on scene. Missing 12-year-old schoolboy sparks police hunt to bring him home. Jailing him at the High Court in Glasgow, Judge Lord Dawson told OHara: You literally terrorised a whole area of the city of Glasgow and reaped substantial rewards.. Maryhill Ward is a multi-member Ward and has three Councillors: Abdul Bostani (SNP), Keiran O'Neill (Labour) and Franny Scally (SNP). She said: "I say this time and time again, but it is about being in the right place at the right time and targeting the right people. Scottish Government halts controversial Glasgow flats plan for Merchant City car park. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Cut Outs | Black & white. Norman Silvester. The West of Scotland Football League (formerly junior) team, Maryhill F.C., and Glasgow's oldest athletic club Maryhill Harriers are also located in the area. He recalled:"I knew McPhie like most officers in the city by reputation and as a violent individual. Paul Brannan, 40, Richard . These are intermixed with lower residences to create an estate of significant housing contrast and variety. DNA was later discovered on the weapon but it belonged to one of the police forensic scientists. David Green, Procurator Fiscal for Homicide and Major Crime, said: "This was a brazen, calculated murder in a public place that not only took the life of Kenny Reilly but showed a complete disregard for the safety of others. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Invalid email Something went wrong, . One explanation for the name of the area that it was viewed as a rougher part of the then village of Maryhill, with many rough-and-tumble lodging houses and public houses, and many of its residents were expected to be deported to Botany Bay in Australia, then acting as a penal colony. Paterson fled to Spain ten days after the brazen assassination, but later agreed to return to the UK to face justice. By 1830 the scattered houses had grown to form a large village with a population of 3000. Police are appealing for information following the attempted murder of a 40-year-old man in Glasgow's Maryhill in the early hours of this morning, Saturday November 19. The 21-year-old from Maryhill died at the scene. Gerry then became a key part of the murder investigation team and five months later was involved in identifying a prime suspect. Popular chippy near Glasgow named best in UK-wide awards. [24], Botany (555327N 41734W / 55.8909N 4.2929W / 55.8909; -4.2929) is an area in Maryhill. Both were cleared at the High Court in Glasgow in 1998 and cheered by a jubilant crowd of 50 as they left the building. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The new occupier will take over the bar and nightclub area. Rab Carruthers, 56, had been ill since his release from prison last year and died while still running his heroin network in Glasgow's Maryhill area. Greedy Glasgow couple ripped off hungry Gorbals families in food and fuel voucher scam. [20][21][22], Twenty unique stained glass windows were produced by Stephen Adam in 1878 for the Maryhill Burgh Halls, depicting the many varied industries and occupations of Maryhill's inhabitants. Glasgow G20 8YE. Lord Beckett told Darren Eadie that he took particular account of the role he played in organising the crime and recruiting some of the others. Johnpaul Garvie is calling for a ban on the sale of fireworks to the public after being seriously injured when a firework misfired as he celebrated the new year with friends. Within half an hour, we will have a lot fewer drug users on the streets. We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments. It is not just people the dogs are focused on. Glasgow Sheriff Court. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. By this time last year, police had dealt with 11 murders across the division. A message from the Editor: Thank you for reading this article. A campaign is continuing in Possil, with Ng Homes, formerly North Glasgow Housing Association. Some families lived in one room without a room surrounded by vermin. Here is what you need to know about the day. The 21-year-old from Maryhill died at the scene. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard how David McSherry and Susan Paterson targeted some of those most in need of financial support in the community to line their own pockets. The Light Blues have allowed the midfielder to return to his parent club early ahead of the start of the new MLS season. Glasgow fixer-upper property up for sale in south side for 210,000. Glasgow landlord behind high rise demolition says majority of tenants back proposals. CCTV had shown Anderson, of Bothwell, Lanarkshire, arriving at Mores Airdrie home in a hired Berlingo van just before the fatal shooting. [6], Maryhill also boasts one of Glasgow's original Carnegie libraries, designed by the Inverness architect James Robert Rhind. Police Scotland raced to Glenavon Road, Glasgow . WARNING: Graphic images within this article. Hew Hill, the Laird, or Lord, of Gairbraid, had no male heir and so he left his estate to his daughter, Mary Hill (17301809). Mum knocked unconscious by man as she walked her dog in the woods, Thug raided Glasgow Post Office hours after daylight robbery at TSB branch, Glasgow support for buffer zones outside abortion clinics after court ruling, Pervert pensioner had sex with 13-year-old girl behind Glasgow Aldi, Man attacked neighbour with a hammer in row over loud music at flat. First Bus offer free service to Scotstoun Stadium for Glasgow Warriors games. In a chequered criminal career McPhie was also famously cleared on two separate murder charges. Ryan Wheeler, 21, lost his life after a collision occurred on Auchienhowie Road in Milngavie last Sunday involving a Skoda Superb, an Audi A4 and a Ford Tourneo. The proximity of the Loch Katrine pipeline led to further growth, and in 1856 Maryhill became a burgh in its own right. On a daily basis our criminal defence lawyers visit the courtrooms of Ayrshire representation clients from Kilmarnock, Ayr, Troon and many other Ayrshire towns from Largs in the north to Girvan to Cumnock! inaccuracy or intrusion, then please The court heard that Kennedy was arrested in Spain in November 2019 under a European Arrest Warrant but did not fight extradition for his return to the UK. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Scottish Government halts controversial Glasgow flats plan for Merchant City car park. Robberies, which are also an area of some concern to local police, are also down 23%, dropping from 47 incidents to 36 this year. 11:25, 14 JAN 2022. Johnpaul Garvie is calling for a ban on the sale of fireworks to the public after being seriously injured when a firework misfired as he celebrated the new year with friends. COCAINE kingpin Richardson, 35, was jailed in 2019 for his part in an Edinburgh organised crime gang, said to be the most sophisticated encountered by Police Scotland. One seaside chippy near Glasgow has come out on top at the National Fish and Chip Awards beating out other chippies around the UK by "setting the highest standard in fish and chips". All this growth led to Maryhill becoming a police burgh by popular demand (the archives include a list of signatures for the creation of the burgh) in 1856. Ryan Wheeler, 21, lost his life after a collision occurred on Auchienhowie Road in Milngavie last Sunday involving a Skoda Superb, an Audi A4 and a Ford Tourneo. Stops in Maryhill. "During our short meeting he bristled with aggression but it was his eyes that told you everything "They held neither warmth nor humour. A 26-year-old man has been arrested after a police officer was attacked in the north Glasgow are, and cops have assured locals that there is no wider threat to the public. Enter your postcode to see news and information near . Hoods are fighting for control of Scotland's underworld from their prison cells, Mobsters have been banged up for drugs and guns charges as well as executions, alleged feud over money and claims Reilly had assaulted a pal and bedded a girl, fiend was part of the gang who chased Steven Bonzo Daniel, banged up in Kilmarnock where its claimed he runs the nick, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). A Roman bath-house may still be seen there. Emergency services were called to the scene on Tuesday evening. Click here for a map & detailed directions. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Ryan Wheeler tragically passed away following a three-car collision in Milngavie that left four other people injured - one critically. contact the editor here. Glasgow electrician hits council with 1210 bill after new car damaged by potholes, Cody has forked out the cash to fix a cracked wheel and buy two new tyres after they were burst by potholes on the city's dodgy roads now he hopes the council will reimburse him, Tributes pour in for Glasgow dad who died on Christmas Eve. Wong's in Maryhill has caused a stir on social media after a customer cancelled their Christmas reservation, prompting the restaurant to spend their 50 deposit on much-needed items for a local food bank. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. William Ritchie has lost an appeal against a decision to force him to axe the row of cypress leylandi in his Maryhill garden after his neighbour complained they starved his home of sunlight. Protesters gathered outside the four high-rises in Maryhill to urge the landlord, Wheatley Homes, to reconsider its plans to pull down 600 flats. The victim was one of the city's biggest underworld figures with an involvement in serious and organised crime going back to the 1970s. RM BD5X26 - Forth and Clyde Canal at lock 21 near Maryhill Glasgow. 29, in Maryhill, Glasgow . Mysterious abandoned building in Glasgow up for sale at auction. Paisley dad's leg 'explodes' when he is hit by stray firework at party. For the first time, officers took Poppy, a four-year-old cocker spaniel up tower blocks in Wyndford in search of users and cannabis factories. A former independent burgh and the heart of an eponymous local authority ward, its territory is bisected by Maryhill Road, part of the A81 road which runs for a distance of roughly three miles (five kilometres) between Glasgow city centre and the suburban town of Bearsden.