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.placeholder image
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

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

Callum McCormack
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.

One of the most photographed buildings in the city, mostly because of the statue of the Duke of Wellington in front of it that acquired a traffic cone in the early 80s. Offer your own interpretation of this community art installation to passing tourists. Exhibits in GoMA include works by David Hockney and Andy Warhol. Glasgow has produced five Turner Prize artists since the gallery opened in 1996.

9. Gallery of Modern Art

One of the most photographed buildings in the city, mostly because of the statue of the Duke of Wellington in front of it that acquired a traffic cone in the early 80s. Offer your own interpretation of this community art installation to passing tourists. Exhibits in GoMA include works by David Hockney and Andy Warhol. Glasgow has produced five Turner Prize artists since the gallery opened in 1996. | © Visit Glasgow. All rights reserved.

Scotland Street School was designed by Mackintosh and now serves as a museum that Visit Scotland calls a “must-see” for fans of the renowned Scottish architect. The former school was constructed between 1903 and 1906.

10. Scotland Street School Museum

Scotland Street School was designed by Mackintosh and now serves as a museum that Visit Scotland calls a “must-see” for fans of the renowned Scottish architect. The former school was constructed between 1903 and 1906. Photo: via WikiCommons

There have been churches on the site since the 5th century, however the current Govan Old Parish Church was built in the late 1880s. Designed by Robert Rowand Anderson it now houses the Govan Stones.

11. Govan Old Parish Church

There have been churches on the site since the 5th century, however the current Govan Old Parish Church was built in the late 1880s. Designed by Robert Rowand Anderson it now houses the Govan Stones. | Supplied

Designed by John Bair, who had formed a partnership with Alexander Thomson, the Caledonia Road Free Church is a neoclassical Greek Revival building. In the 1960s it was the subject of an arson attack leading to its partial demolition.

12. Caledonia Road Free Church

Designed by John Bair, who had formed a partnership with Alexander Thomson, the Caledonia Road Free Church is a neoclassical Greek Revival building. In the 1960s it was the subject of an arson attack leading to its partial demolition. | Google Maps

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