World's first international football stadium given protected status
Key takeaways
- Fears were raised last year that the grounds on Kingsley Avenue in Glasgow's southside could eventually be turned into flats because of the closure of the bowling club which was based on the land.
- This meant the area could become available for commercial use or redevelopment, to the dismay of campaigners.
- HES has now designated it a scheduled monument in recognition of its place in football history.
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Queen's Park FCThe opening ceremony of the pavilion at the first Hampden Park ground in 1878The site of the original Hampden Park, considered to be the world's first international football stadium, has earned protected status from Historic Environment Scotland.
Fears were raised last year that the grounds on Kingsley Avenue in Glasgow's southside could eventually be turned into flats because of the closure of the bowling club which was based on the land.
This meant the area could become available for commercial use or redevelopment, to the dismay of campaigners. They argued that the original Hampden - which hosted internationals and Scottish Cup finals from 1873-1883 - should be celebrated.