Before Bargeddie existed there were only small hamlets. Dykehead Bartonshill and Braehead were home to coal miners. This was long before the 1930s. That’s when Lanark County Council built a housing estate in Bargeddie at Dykehead. The village of Bargeddie didn’t exist before then. It was the start of Bargeddie as we know it.
The 1950s saw another housing boom around Bargeddie House. Unfortunately the house was demolished after World War II. But the new houses kept Bargeddie growing. Drumpellier Lawns Burnside View and The Fairways added more homes. Bargeddie continued to expand as part of Glasgow’s growth. Today Bargeddie is a thriving community.
This village near Glasgow boasts two primary schools Bargeddie Primary and St Kevin’s Primary. The Safety Zone community project is very popular. Run by Elutheria Ltd it offers activities for everyone. From babies to the elderly there’s something for all ages. Three shops serve the residents one at the front middle and back of the village. The Windsor a well-known community centre also sits within Bargeddie.
Transport links are good. Bargeddie railway station offers convenient access. Buses connect the village to Glasgow Coatbridge and even Edinburgh. McGill’s Bus Services provides local routes to Coatbridge and Airdrie. This is handy for residents.
Bargeddie has a rich sporting heritage. The Bargeddie Carpet Bowling Club is the most successful. It has been running since 1981. The club’s former home the Windsor Hall is sadly gone. It was an old miners’ welfare hall. George Graham a famous footballer and Arsenal manager was born in Bargeddie. Football remains important. Bargeddie United although without a home pitch since 2010 still holds a special place in the community’s heart. The Bargeddie Colts youth team shows the future is bright for football here.
Places of worship include Bargeddie Parish Church the United Free Church and St Kevin’s Catholic Church. They are scattered around the village. Each plays its part in the community. Jon Connolly a goalkeeper for Motherwell FC and Jimmy Hamilton a Scottish footballer also hail from Bargeddie. Their achievements are celebrated locally. This small village has a big history and a vibrant present. Bargeddie’s story is one of growth community and lasting legacies.