Tuesday, June 23, 2026

St Vincent Street Church

 



















St. Vincent Street Church is a Presbyterian church on St. Vincent Street in Glasgow, Scotland. It was designed by Alexander Thomson (also known as "Greek" Thomson) and built from 1857 to 1859 for the former United Presbyterian Church of Scotland.

It is a Category A listed building and is owned by Glasgow City Council.

In 1998 the building was listed in the 1998 World Monuments Watch by the World Monuments Fund, and again in 2004 and 2006. The Fund helped restore the tower, with support from American Express.

In March 2026, the Alexander Thomson Society opened a public consultation about the future of the church. The group's plan is to reopen it as a mixed spiritual and secular space.


Monday, June 22, 2026

Sovereign House

 








Sovereign House at 158 West Regent Street in central Glasgow was designed by architect Robert Duncan and completed in 1893. Originally built as the Institute for Adult Deaf and Dumb, the building featured a distinctive mission and chapel complex that was beautifully converted into contemporary office spaces in 1989.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Crown Plaza Hotel


 Crown Plaza Hotel on the banks of the Clyde with the Old Pump House  a historic 1877 Category B listed building at 100 Stobcross Road. Originally built to control the swing bridge for the bustling Queen's Dock. It is now being used as distillery.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Monday, June 15, 2026

Suspension Bridge












Carlton Place suspension bridge by Alexander Kirkland 1851 connecting the city centre with Portland Street.

The 414 ft span was by George Martin,the towers were dismantled and rebuilt due to poor workmanship and inferior materials,the bridge was strengthened in 1871. 

Central Gurdwara Anderston












 Designed by Calford Seaden Architects the Central Gurdwara will play host to up to 1,500 worshippers, with three floors of underground parking offering space for 257 vehicles, which will be made publicly available when not in use.

The magnificent Sikh temple in Berkeley Street, Anderston has been five years in the building at a cost of £9 million.

The distinctive stone used in the building is limestone which came from India as did most of the materials.

The building has to be the most interesting addition to the Glasgow skyline for many a year.