PORT-DUNDAS, a village and river-port, in the
former ecclesiastical district of St-Stephen's, parish
of Barony, within the jurisdiction of the city of Glasgow.
county of Lanark, 3 miles (N. W. by N.) from Glasgow,
This place, which is situated on a branch of the Forth
and Clyde canal, took its name from Lord Dundas, to
whose exertions the completion of that important line of
communication may be principally ascribed. It is a
flourishing village and inland port for the accommodation
of the several traders frequenting the canal. A spacious
basin has been constructed, and there are convenient
quays and extensive warehouses. The Moukland
canal has its terminus also at this place.