The former Savings Bank of Glasgow, located on the corner of Argyle Street and Shaftesbury Street in Anderston, is a prominent landmark. It's a Grade A listed building, known for its distinctive architecture and historical significance. The building, designed by James Salmon, junior and J Gaff Gillespie, features a four-story tenement with the original bank at the ground floor. It's also known for its Art Nouveau elements and a peacock mosaic at the entrance, created by the British & Italian Mosaic Company. The Glasgow Savings Bank, was said to have once been the largest savings bank in Scotland.
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