Monday, May 18, 2026

The Old Govan Church and Stones

The Old Govan has a collection of medieval stones dating from the 9th to the 11th Century. It has a total of 31 monuments and 5 Viking hogback stones. The sarcophagus is probably the highlight of the exhibition.














 

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Albion Street Trongate

The building dates from the late 1890s and is part of the Victorian City Improvement Trust. The building serves as an anchor linking the Trongate and Albion Street and is considered to be part of Merchant City.


 


Thursday, May 14, 2026

James Martin Memorial Drinking Fountain


The Bailie James Martin Memorial Drinking Fountain is a decorative Victorian cast-iron canopy and fountain located in Glasgow Green, near the People's Palace. Erected in 1893–1894 to honor councillor and Magistrate James Martin (1815–1892), it is a noted example of Scottish ironwork.

Made by Walter Macfarlane & Co. at the Saracen Foundry in Possilpark,originally stood near Langside Halls before being moved to its current location.

Ruchill Park Flagpole




Ruchill Park Flagpole sits on an artificial mound created from 24,000 cartloads of spoil from the construction of Ruchill Hospital.

The view of the city is somewhat obscured by trees and bushes .

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Port Dundas








Speirs Wharf was originally the offices of the Forth and Clyde Navigation Company and the City of Glasgow Grain Mills and Stores built for John Currie & Co. in 1851. The buildings were converted in 1989 into 150 loft-style residential apartments, a private leisure centre, and 19 commercial units.