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Glasgow City Chambers. Picture: PA

Council to dispose of sites across Glasgow to allow new homes

The proposed façade as seen from Sauchiehall Street at the new Vita development on the site formerly occupied by the O2 ABC.

Student accommodation plan for ABC site recommended for approval

Rennie Mackintosh-designed school building to become Catholic museum.

Super Cooper - a resident at Dogs Trust

Dogs Trust Glasgow appeals for public support for Firework Control Zone

Everything you need to know about redevelopment work at the O2 ABC

The tallest building in Glasgow is Glasgow Tower by the Science Centre on Pacific Quay constructed in 2001. Rarely scaled as it’s often shut to visitors, it stands 127 metres (417 ft) tall.

Major changes to skyline as new policy on design of tall buildings

Plans for park in "lost space" under M74 motorway takes step forward

Major changes to Glasgow’s skyline on the horizon

Ice cream vans to continue in Glasgow parks despite health concerns

The derelict estate has been the subject of a long-running stand-off between private landlords and the local council that had previously prevented redevelopment.

Demolition begins at Port Glasgow ghost estate frozen in time

The Category B Listed West Boathouse was built by the Glasgow Corporation in 1905 to designs by the city surveyor Alexander Beith MacDonald. The West Boathouse is said to be among the grandest of its kind in Britain, occupying the ideal location for rowing on the River Clyde, within Glasgow Green. The building is of a timber frame construction which in itself is a rare building type from that period. The building has been fully refurbished and remains in active use by the rowing clubs.

Council to explore new river bus, increased access to the river Clyde

Billy Connolly

The official list of famous people from Glasgow

Food-bank volunteers help provide a lifeline for people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis

Glasgow City Councillors fight for new programme to fight food poverty

The Renfrew Bridge one day ahead of opening (Thursday, May 8)

Renfrew Bridge officially opens today - everything you need to know

Latest data breaks down total of empty homes in Glasgow in each area

First look at new retro style makeover for Hielanman's Umbrella

Plans for 125 new homes on Commonwealth Games athletes’ village site

Last look at George Square before £20.5m transformation gets underway

The new square will feature more green space and trees. Picture: Glasgow City Council

Transformation of George Square takes major step forward

Davidlea Care Home

Plans submitted for 36 homes at former care home site near Govan

The Lighthouse was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and completed in 1895. If you make it to the top of the building, you’ll be met with stunning views of Glasgow.

Everything you need to know about repairs planned at the Lighthouse

Performers dressed as Tunnock's Teacakes played a starring role in the 2014 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony in Glasgow (Picture: Andrew Milligan)

Remembering the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 in 25 pictures

Glasgow’s Affordable Housing Supply delivered over 1000 new homes

Unused land in Glasgow is the size of 1,200 football pitches

Civic House in Port Dundas

Old North Glasgow printing press turned venue to launch club nights

In the centre of Glasgow you will find George Square, it’s right next to Glasgow Queen Street train station. Here, you can enjoy some Scottish history as the location is embellished by statues of famous Scots including Sir Walter Scott and James Watt. You can also find other breathtaking monuments such as The Cenotaph.

The story behind 11 of George Square's historic statues

Parking charges to increase by £2 at Pollok Country Park

More development works to come to Glasgow City Centre streets

The headquarters of successive councils since 1889, City Chambers looms large over the eastern side of George Square. Public tours are conducted twice a day. Its marble staircase is the biggest of its kind in the world and has featured in films as a stand in for the Kremlin and the Vatican. The Banqueting Hall is where figures including President Ulysses S Grant, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela and Sir Alex Ferguson were given the Freedom of the City. The walls are decorated with murals by artists including Sir John Lavery, Alexander Roche and George Henry.

Glasgow Council workers claimed £1m in travel expenses last year

Glasgow became the first Scottish city to roll out a low emissions zone, which began at the end of 2018 with restrictions on heavy vehicles such as lorries and buses entering the city centre and has this summer been extended to ban the most polluting cars from the area. Picture: David MacArthur/University of Glasgow

Glasgow has raised £732,000 from from LEZ fines

Plans move forward for new homes at Govan Graving Docks

The popular Indian on North Street closed several years ago. The restaurant was officially recognised as Glasgow's first Indian restaurant, having opened in 1964.

New plans put forward for historic Koh-I-Noor restaurant

All Scottish local council areas ranked from 'best to worst'

Roof installed at fire damaged Carlton Place historic former hospice

Pavement parking fines now being enforced across Glasgow from today

Plans for student accommodation near Ashton Lane raise concerns

Fireworks could return to Glasgow Green after 4 year absence

Glasgow skyline

Everything you need to know about £64.5m Glasgow City Deal project

Trees near Cowcaddens Road to be removed as part of Avenues project

Scotland's first free public transport trial to begin in Glasgow