Buildings of Glasgow: 8 A-listed Glasgow buildings and their importance to the city

By Callum McCormack

News Features Writer

Published 21st Oct 2026, 12:53 BST

A look at just some of Glasgow’s A-Listed buildings.

Glasgow’s rich architectural history means that a great deal of its buildings have become a-listed over the years. From buildings dating back almost two centuries, to those built in the last century - there are some incredible examples of design.

Some of those are now considered classics, whilst when they were built they were controversial - some still retain their controversy.

Here’s a look at 8 A-listed buildings in Glasgow and why they are important.

Hutchesons' Hall, or Hospital, on Ingram Street, looking north along Hutcheson Street, 1955. The original Hutchesons' Hospital was demolished in 1795 to make way for the laying out of Hutcheson Street. The building depicted here was designed by David Hamilton and completed in 1805 at the head of the new street. The distinctive octagonal spire is adorned with a clock and dial plate and stands 150 feet tall.

1. Hutchesons' Hall

Hutchesons' Hall, or Hospital, on Ingram Street, looking north along Hutcheson Street, 1955. The original Hutchesons' Hospital was demolished in 1795 to make way for the laying out of Hutcheson Street. The building depicted here was designed by David Hamilton and completed in 1805 at the head of the new street. The distinctive octagonal spire is adorned with a clock and dial plate and stands 150 feet tall. | © Visit Glasgow/ We Are Hydrogen

Langside Halls is a striking example of Victorian civic architecture and a long-standing symbol of community life in the Southside. Built in the late 19th century, the halls have served generations as a gathering place for culture, politics, performances, and local events.

2. Langside Halls

Langside Halls is a striking example of Victorian civic architecture and a long-standing symbol of community life in the Southside. Built in the late 19th century, the halls have served generations as a gathering place for culture, politics, performances, and local events. | Glasgow Life

One of the city's great buildings, now converted to flats and office space. Templeton Carpet Factory opened in 1892. After repeated design proposals had been rejected by Glasgow Corporation, James Templeton hired the famous architect William Leiper to produce a design that would be so grand it could not possibly be rejected, so the building was modelled on the Doge's Palace in Venice. West Brewery is based there.

3. Templeton’s Carpet Factory

One of the city's great buildings, now converted to flats and office space. Templeton Carpet Factory opened in 1892. After repeated design proposals had been rejected by Glasgow Corporation, James Templeton hired the famous architect William Leiper to produce a design that would be so grand it could not possibly be rejected, so the building was modelled on the Doge's Palace in Venice. West Brewery is based there. | Contributed

Generations of Glasgow kids have slid across the marble floor of the Centre Hall on their knees, beneath the grand pipe organ that is still used for lunchtime recitals. Built in a Spanish Baroque style, exhibits include outstanding artwork by Monet, Renoir and van Gogh. It opened in 1901, for the Glasgow International Exhibition – taxi drivers will tell you the building is the wrong way round but that’s an urban myth. Visit to see a Spitfire suspended from the ceiling above a stuffed elephant, furniture by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, collections of armour and the enigmatic presence of Salvador Dali’s Christ of St John of the Cross.

4. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Generations of Glasgow kids have slid across the marble floor of the Centre Hall on their knees, beneath the grand pipe organ that is still used for lunchtime recitals. Built in a Spanish Baroque style, exhibits include outstanding artwork by Monet, Renoir and van Gogh. It opened in 1901, for the Glasgow International Exhibition – taxi drivers will tell you the building is the wrong way round but that’s an urban myth. Visit to see a Spitfire suspended from the ceiling above a stuffed elephant, furniture by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, collections of armour and the enigmatic presence of Salvador Dali’s Christ of St John of the Cross. | © Visit Glasgow

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