title: Old Anniesland
text: # Old Anniesland
  
  Old Anniesland is a rugby union ground in Glasgow, Scotland, with a capacity of approximately 3,500..
  
  It is the home of Glasgow Hawks, who currently play in the Scottish Premiership. It is also used by Glasgow High Kelvinside.
  
  ## History
  
  Originally home to Glasgow Academicals in 1883, the playing fields were bought by Glasgow HSFP in 1919.
  
  ## Location
  
  It is situated just off Crow Road in Anniesland, in the west of Glasgow.
  
  ## Uses
  
  Home to Glasgow Hawks, it also hosts matches by Glasgow High Kelvinside. It is sometimes used to host Scotland Club XV matches.
  
  There is a main pitch for competitive games, and several other rugby pitches for play and training, some floodlit and one with Astroturf. Gym facilities are also available to club members.
  
  Shinty is also played at the venue, with the final of the Glasgow Celtic Society Cup held there in June most years.
  
  