Linden grew up in the East End of Glasgow, and was educated at Milncroft Primary School (now demolished and replaced by Cranhill Primary), Garrowhill Primary School and then Bannerman High School in Baillieston.
Linden grew up in the East End of Glasgow. Linden was educated at Milncroft Primary School (now demolished and replaced by Cranhill Primary). Linden was educated at Garrowhill Primary School. Linden was educated at then Bannerman High School in Baillieston.