Colourful Merchant City

 A colourful Merchant City on a bright sunny morning.

 

 

 

Trades Hall

 

The Trades Hall, Merchant City, has been home to Trades House since 1794.

Robert Adam was the architect who won the commission in 1791, but sadly died before it was completed. The building  was instead completed by his younger brothers. 

 It is the only major Adam work surviving in Glasgow, and the oldest building (apart from the medieval cathedral) still used for its original purpose of a public hall.

 

 

Maryhill Flats

 Maryhill flats old and new follow the curve of the canal.

Savings Bank Of Glasgow

 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.

 

 

 

Cathcart Old Parish Church

 Cathcart Old Parish Church, This is what remains of the church designed by James Dempster, most of which was demolished in 1931. The surrounding graveyard, which you can also see in the image, is still present. The style of the church is Neo Gothic unfortunately there is no access to the church remains.