Gorbals

British

/ ˈɡɔːbəlz /

noun

a district of Glasgow, formerly known for its slums

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Police have been seen in the Gorbals, Rutherglen and Castlemilk over the past two weeks, visiting different flats in each area.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

He was last seen on Wednesday 20 August on Cumberland Street in the Gorbals.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

He was last seen at about 12:00 on Wednesday 20 August on Cumberland Street in the Gorbals area of Glasgow.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

On 18 March this year, Jade was found dead in a flat in the Gorbals area of Glasgow.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024

Here he remained till he was about twelve, when he and I were sent to Gorbals Youths' School in Greenside Street, Glasgow.

From James Gilmour of Mongolia His diaries, letters, and reports by Gilmour, James

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