Thursday, June 12, 2025

Hovis Bakery

 



Hovis Glasgow bakery Duke Street

Havannah Square


 University of Strathclyde from Havannah Square.

Glasgow Tolbooth

 Glasgow Tolbooth was erected on the site of its predecessor in 1626. Vacated in 1814, the main building was shortly afterwards removed, but the original steeple still remains. 

 


 

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Glasgow Central Mosque

 Glasgow Central Mosque and Islamic Centre, Scotland's first purpose built mosque, situated in the Gorbals area of Glasgow.

The architect was WM Copland built in 1983.

Gold colour dome with tall minaret, interesting Islamic geometrical shapes, red brick and coloured concrete.










Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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')