Battle of Langside Monument

 

The Battle of Langside Monument was built in 1887 to commemorate the battle of Langside were Mary Queen of Scott's was defeated by  The Regent Moray.

The monument was the work of Alexander Skirving.

The monument consists of a Corinthian column on a pedestal with carvings of thistles, roses, fleur-de-lis ,eagles and a lion which is perched on top of the Corinthian column.

The monuments is located in the centre of a busy roundabout on Langside Hill in the south side of the city.

William Wallace Monument

 The Wallace Monument is situated in the grounds of Glasgow's world famous Necropolis. 

 

 

The Clyde Clock

The clock was installed in 2000 and is by Glasgow sculptor, George Wylie. The clock is meant to chime at 20.00 each evening. The clock was commissioned by Radio Clyde. 

The sculpure resides outside Buchanan Street bus station. (and is sometimes also referred to as the 'running clock')

 

 

 

 

 

Chookie Burdies Garnet Hill

 

Chookie Burdies - Garnet Hill lamposts
There ar pproximately 150 pairs of birds on top of lampposts (and lights affixed to buildings) throughout the Garnethill area, each positioned individually by the sculptor.

Donald Dewar Statue

The statue of Donald Dewar, Scotland's First, First Minister, was unveiled in 2002. The sculptor was Kenny Mackay, and the statue resides in Buchanan Street.