Eglinton Arms, Eaglesham – Late 1800s
Photo: Eaglesham History Society
The village of Eaglesham is situated in East Renfrewshire, about eight miles south of Glasgow. In 2011 the population of Eaglesham was 3,114.
At the heart of this beautiful place is the 18th...
68-74 Buchanan Street – 1938
Photo (C5620): Sourced from Virtual Mitchell and reproduced with the kind permission of Glasgow City Archives.
With something as substantial as a building you'd think there will always be plenty of evidence as to its...
Langside Avenue – 1890s
Photo (C287): Sourced from Virtual Mitchell and reproduced with the kind permission of Glasgow City Archives.
A view of Langside Avenue looking west towards Minard Road. On the left you'll see the pub that,...
5 Bridge St/15 Carlton Court – 1940s
You've probably passed this Art Deco corner a hundred times and never given it much thought. Perhaps its location, right next to the Georgian grandeur of Carlton Place, means that it's often overlooked.
It was...
21 Minard Rd – 1936
Photo (C6469): Sourced from Virtual Mitchell and reproduced with the kind permission of Glasgow City Archives.
St Andrew’s-by-the-Green, 1973
St Andrew's-by-the-Green snapped by Duncan McCallum AKA Streapadair in March 1973. It was built as an Episcopalian Church between 1750-52 & was designed by Presbyterian Andrew Hunter who was excommunicated for his efforts. Happily...
Gordon St at Renfield St – 1870
Photo (C1752): Sourced from Virtual Mitchell and reproduced with the kind permission of Glasgow City Archives.
This palazzo-style warehouse building, diagonally opposite Central Station, was constructed around 1855 although the original architect is unknown. By...
Former Royal Exchange (now Gallery of Modern Art) – 1906
Photo (C1202): Sourced from Virtual Mitchell and reproduced with the kind permission of Glasgow City Archives.
The former Royal Exchange looks stunning against a blue winter sky as it rises majestically over the surrounding square....
Shawlands Cross (Crossmyloof Mansions) – c1900
A view looking south west to Shawlands Cross. The distinctive wedge shape of Crossmyloof Mansions at the junction of Kilmarnock and Pollokshaws Roads is a familiar sight to most South Siders, not least because...
