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We can and should save the ABC’s iconic frontage
Last week Glasgow’s architectural heritage suffered two serious blows. A second deliberate fire destroyed the roof of the B-listed former...
Aug 16, 2024


Planning objection to the demolition of the O2 ABC
A Planning application has been made to Glasgow City Council to demolish the O2 ABC in its entirety. Objections must be made to Glasgow...
Aug 16, 2024


Planning objection to the Carnbooth House Hotel
A Planning application has been made to Glasgow City Council to demolish the Carnbooth House Hotel. Objections must be made to Glasgow...
Dec 21, 2023


125 years since the opening of the People's Palace and Winter Gardens
On the 22nd January 1898 The opening ceremony took place for the People's Palace in the vast Winter Gardens at the rear of the building....
Jan 23, 2023


The fight continues for the former Marks and Spencer building
My attempts to list the former Marks and Spencer building, 172-184 Sauchiehall Street, have been rejected. In the summer of 2022 I...
Jan 17, 2023


A New Vision and Plan for Glasgow's 'Golden Z'
New sessions have been announced to participate in Glasgow City Council's consultation on a new plan for the city centre. Glasgow City...
Jan 17, 2023


Kelvin 'High Line' on the horizon?
I held a site visit in Partick on Thursday, 12th January 2023, to promote a continuous riverside walkway along the River Kelvin, from...
Jan 12, 2023


Future of Partick Pumping Station secure
After writing to Government Ministers I have received confirmation that work is being carried out to renovate the sewage pumping station...
Jan 10, 2023


Saving the broken heart of Glasgow
One of my highlight's in 2022 was back in April. I was joined by Niall Murphy, from Glasgow City Heritage Trust, and Dani Garavelli, from...
Dec 22, 2022


Paul Sweeney: Standing the test of time
Glasgow has a long been synonymous with the architectural beauty and grandeur of its buildings, which make it one the most handsome urban...
Dec 9, 2022


What next for The Egyptian Halls?
The Egyptian Halls in Union Street is one of Glasgow’s most loved buildings and one that the city is still working hard to find a new...
Oct 13, 2022
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