"The site of the world's first international football stadium could become flats or a car park unless action is taken, campaigners have warned. The first Hampden Park in Glasgow's southside - described as the "blueprint" for football stadiums since then - is currently the home of a bowling club facing financial difficulties. Should it close, the grounds would become free for commercial use and possible redevelopment. Football enthusiasts told BBC Scotland the site should be "protected and celebrated"."
"It was the home of Queen's Park from 1873-1883 and hosted Scottish Cup finals and Scotland internationals. An extraordinary general meeting for Hampden Bowling Club is being held later, with the club's current committee set to stand down in February 2026. If no-one takes over running the club by that time then it will be wound down and the land returned to Land Property Glasgow - the arms-length body of Glasgow City Council that handles land for the local authority."
The original Hampden Park in Glasgow's southside served as home to Queen's Park from 1873 to 1883 and hosted Scottish Cup finals and Scotland internationals. The ground influenced subsequent stadium design and has been described as a blueprint for football venues. The site currently houses Hampden Bowling Club, which faces financial difficulties and may be wound down if no new committee assumes control by February 2026. If the club closes, the land will revert to Land Property Glasgow and could be used for commercial redevelopment. A 2021 archaeological excavation uncovered remains of the original stadium, including the pitch where Scotland beat England 5-1 in 1882.
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