Thursday, June 4, 2026

Science Centre Tower









Glasgow Science Centre claims its tower is the "only structure on earth capable of rotating 360 degrees into the prevailing wind".

During a trip to the tower visitors can watch footage of how the local area has changed and learn about the science behind the structure.

It was originally planned to have the tower in St Enochs Square,a real shame that it was moved to Pacific Quay as the view from the top is uninspiring .

The tower has been plagued with technical faults since the day it opened .



A video of the journey up the tower.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

IBROX METHODIST CHURCH








Angus Kennedy, 1867-8, as UP church at 534 Paisley Road West.; additions (including transept and chancel) and alterations by Bruce and Hay, 1896. Gothic church with gabled front to street, tower left, with spire, on corner with Merrick Gardens. Ashlar. Tower has buttresses off-set at each stage (louvred belfry at top stage), pinnacles over angles, lucarned stone spire; door in main gable, large traceried window over; buttressed flank to Merrick Gardens, and tall gable left. Slate roofs.

It was converted into a climbing centre in 1994

Info courtesy of Historic environment Scotland .

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Partick Burgh Hall

 The Burgh Hall building, designed by William Leiper, dates from 1872.








Friday, May 29, 2026

Govan statues

 The statue at Govan Cross, is by Andrew Brown and shows Mary Barbour leading a rent strike in 1915. The statue also marks International Women's Day.