Glasgow has a lot of fantastic architectural glories spread across the city with many of the buildings having stood the test of time for decades. Some iconic buildings in the city are visibly at risk whilst other properties, which aren’t as well known, are still in poor condition due to years of decay and abandonment with it recently being announced that a large abandoned property near Gartnavel hospital is to be demolished and transformed into two luxury homes.
Here are twenty buildings in Glasgow which are currently considered to be at risk.
9. 520, Sauchiehall Street
Late 19th century multi-period, possibly with earlier fabric, former piano showroom, now bar, with linked frontages to Sauchiehall Street. In 1912 the building became a cinema, the Vitagraph (later, the King’s Cinema), with major (principally internal) alterations carried out by John Fairweather in 1914. A lounge and tearoom were created within the Sauchiehall side. Planning permission was sought for erection of residential development. | Google Maps
10. Lion Chambers
The Glasgow art nouveau style building dates from the early Edwardian era and has been at risk for a number of years as plans to rejuvenate the building have been discussed for over a decade. Photo: Copyright Historic Environment Scotland
11. 123-27, Douglas Street
Circa 1845. four-storey classical tenement with shops. In January 2023, conditional planning permission was granted to convert the offices into 14 serviced apartments. | Google Maps
12. 71-75 Robertson Street
The tall five-storey building in the city centre was marketed for sale in 2022 but the deadline has now passed. | Google Maps