Campaign launched to safeguard site of first home of Scotland’s national football team
Summary
A campaign has started to save the site of Scotland’s national football team’s first home, called First Hampden, located in Glasgow. The group wants to create a community space that honors the site’s important football history and lets people learn about its past.Key Facts
- First Hampden was Scotland’s national football team’s first home ground, starting in 1878.
- It is considered the world’s first stadium built just for international football games.
- The site introduced ideas like season tickets, turnstiles, and pavilions, now common at stadiums.
- Queen’s Park FC played there first and helped develop passing in football, replacing a rougher style.
- Andrew Watson, the first Black international footballer, captained Scotland at First Hampden in a famous game.
- Historic Environment Scotland found remains of the pavilion in 2021, making part of the site a national monument.
- The area is part of “Football’s Square Mile,” a project to celebrate Glasgow’s rich football history.
- The campaign group wants to turn the site into a community hub with a focus on storytelling and heritage.
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