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Haven't been to Blochairn so can't comment on what it sells or how successful it is in comparison to the Barra's. The difference between Blochcairn and Parkhead markets is that they have no history or identity associated with them. They are both fairly recent additions to Glasgow. The Barra's is ove...

My point is why does it have to be swept away and replaced with infamous "luxury flats" Surely a city the size of Glasgow can still retain a city centre market. Other cities...London has two very successful and popular markets. I feel the Barra's has to adapt if its to have a future, , but...

I was wondering does anyone know whats happening to the Barra's. I took my overseas relatives down there on Sunday and it was completely empty, it was even quieter in the sheds. I remember in the 80s trying to walk through the sheds and it was packed with people trying to get through the aisles. Sad...

CC, Sent in my vote today.

Can anyone recall this statue and what happened to her? She used to grace the top of the Co-op building at Morrison Street/Kingston. She was removed 10years ago for restoration and was damaged during this process. There was talk at the time that a replica was going to be made and that she would defi...

Hamiltonhill.

What about Gilmorehill?

According to statistics the population of Glasgow and the west of Scotland in projected to continue to fall. The area in Scotland that is expected to rise is Edinburgh and Lothian region. They are expected to exceed the population of Glasgow in the next 30-50 years.

One of the sisters does have a bit of a reputation of just wearing fur coats and no knickers. She also, allegedly is a bit "tight-fisted" I've been told when you go to visit, she assumes you have already had your tea.

Someone was telling me a story about two sisters. They are both roughly the same age and in their youth were very close. Both were considered "lookers," receiving lots of admiring comments about their beauty. No-one knows the reason why, but they had a silly argument and "fell out," they then went t...

The City Park building on Alexandra Parade is another favourite. I like it's sheer size and symmetry. Lit-up at night it looks impressive from the M8.
"Hard to believe it was formerly a tobacco factory."

I see the bulldozers have started to demolish the place. Can't say I'll be sorry to see it go, it was an 1960s monstrosity. Hopefully whatever replaces it will make a positive contribution to the city.

I vaugely recall reading about this a couple of months ago. The main points were: The owners at Mavisbank may be liable if some-one has an accident on the waterfront. The landscaping was also an issue. Something about the land immediately behind the path being privately maintained with no public ass...

Why is it that Glasgow health board can do anything to their property. Are there no safeguards. They can mutilate and neglect important buildings:Gartloch, Ruchill etc. Buildings that make a positive contribution to the city. Look at the Royal, love it or loathe it you have to admit it makes a drama...

I have heard of the Saracen foundry, I just didn't think an industrial site, no matter how famous, would have been a reason to name a X. I didn't know about the coaching inn bearing the same name, that makes sense for the name Saracen.