The Briggait is an integral part of Glasgow’s architectural heritage. Once the city’s fish market of over a century, the building’s now the headquarters of Scotland’s largest studio providers – Wasps.
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Roystonhill Spire is the only remaining part of Townhead-Blochairn Parish Church (built 1866) which featured glass by Cottier and Morris and sculptures by Mossman.
The church was demolished in 1997, but the Morris stained glass windows were preserved and are now in the Burrell Collection. The landmark Spire was saved by a determined community campaign and restored in 2001. It is now the centrepiece of a park.
Historical interpretation panels were installed in 2020, which display rare images of the stained glass – and the community created mosaics on local history themes.
MB Landscape Architects designed the Spire Park for Rosemount Development Trust. Planting includes native and heritage species, and the design outlines the footprint of the former church building.
Next door at 174 Roystonhill is the former church hall – now the Roystonhill Community Hub – opened in 2019, designed by MAST Architects for Spire View Housing Association.
Roystonhill is one of the highest hills in the city, with good views across the city to the south.
Information panels describe architectural features nearby, and QR codes link to further information and an audio tour.
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Rosemount Development Trust is a non-profit charity formed in 1989 in Royston, Glasgow.
After a successful local campaign Roystonhill Spire was restored in 2001 and in 2005 Rosemount Development Trust formed Roystonhill Spire and Park Ltd, which took on responsibility for maintenance and preservation of the Spire and surrounding parkland.
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The Briggait is an integral part of Glasgow’s architectural heritage. Once the city’s fish market of over a century, the building’s now the headquarters of Scotland’s largest studio providers – Wasps.
Fine late-Renaissance style church, with a 150-ft campanile, domed crossing and ornate marble-lined interior and painted ceiling.. Wonderfully restored. Now is the time to visit this beautiful gem.
The Revelator is Scotland’s only fully functioning Wall of Death, Clydebuilt with love by a group of dedicated volunteers. Handmade mainly out of recycled wood and wholly funded by public donations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to freely explore or be shown around Trades Hall full of architectural delights, historic paintings and artefacts with its own museum describing its fascinating history
Come and see inside of a traditional silk screen print studio, M.A.R.S in the Hidden Lane. Learn how screen printing works, see prints from M.A.R.S 40 year archive and try pulling a print yourself.
Founded in 1825, The Western Club, Glasgow’s oldest residential Private Members’ Club, is located centrally in Royal Exchange Square.
Baltic Chambers is surrounded by modern office blocks which highlight the grandeur of this impressive Victorian era building. It contains the studios of Glasgow’s longest operating radio station.
An exciting and unique opportunity to take a behind the scenes tour of the former M&S building on Sauchiehall Street, which is currently occupied by 80+ artists.
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Organised by Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, Glasgow Doors Open Days is part of a family of Doors Open Days events taking place across Scotland throughout September, coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust.
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