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The Arlington bar on Woodlands Road bought over by financier who helped Celtic takeover in 1990s

A historic Glasgow pub has been bought by the financier who helped a takeover of Celtic in 1994.

David Low, who helped broker Fergus McCann's takeover of the club, is the proud new owner of The Arlington pub on Woodlands Road.

The bar has been a popular fixture on the street since 1860, with students and academics from the University of Glasgow often flocking there. It's also welcomed a number of celebrities over the years with Billy Connolly, Frankie Miller, and members of The Clash known to have stopped by.

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The Arlington is also the home of the Stone of Destiny which for centuries was used for the coronation of monarchs in Scotland.

The stone, which is a symbol of the Scottish independence movement, was rumoured to have been hidden within the pub after four Nationalist students, and Arlington regulars, removed the stone from Westminster Abbey in 1950.

The Herald reports that Mr Low intends to 'leave the pub how it is' with brother Kenny as the sitting tenant of the pub. He adds the Arlington to a portfolio of licensed outlets including Glasgow's The Clockwork, Dram! and Bauhaus.

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