One of the most common things to tell any visitor who is coming to Glasgow for the first time to do is to look up and take notice of some of the buildings which you may pass while taking a walk around the city.
Glasgow has a rich architectural history with the likes of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson both having made their mark on the landscape of the city.
Here is a list of 30 of Glasgow’s most iconic and best buildings with a bit of background history on them.
9. Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow Cathedral was erected between 1136 and 1484 AD and is now Scotland’s largest place of worship and Glasgow’s oldest building. It is also the only medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland to have survived the Protestant Reformation. | Shutterstock
10. Mitchell Library
The Mitchell Library remains the busiest library in Glasgow and is a great place to go for some quiet if you are studying for an exam or looking to spend time with a book. The building opened in 1911 and is also home to the Mitchell Theatre. It’s distinctive green dome and frontage makes it one of Glasgow’s most recognisable landmarks. | Shutterstock
11. Glasgow Central Station
The people of Glasgow have a great affection for Glasgow’s Central Station. The original station was opened in 1879 and had eight platforms with it then being rebuilt between 1901-1905. The spectacular glass roof has over 48,000 panes of Glasgow with the building also containing the Central Hotel. | JC
12. Glasgow City Chambers
Glasgow City Chambers was unveiled by Queen Victoria in 1888, and has since towered over Glasgow’s George Square in the heart of the city centre. It’s a phenomenal example of Victorian architecture which is the masterpiece of competition winner William Young. Photo: Lewis McKenzie