By Dr Jeffrey Meek, University of Glasgow The National Bank of Scotland (NBS) was established in 1825 and after a failure to acquire the Glasgow and Ship Bank, the NBS undertook to open their first Glasgow branch in 1843. Occupying temporary accommodation in the first instance the bank launched a public competition to design a […]

  South Glasgow Heritage and Environment Trust (SGHET) are interested to hear from anyone with memories of ‘Marlborough House’ (now known as The Shed) on Langside Avenue in Shawlands. The building was, in its heyday, frequently used as a venue for weddings, receptions, dinners, dances and social functions. Within the Marlborough there were different suites […]

Built 1856-57 this iconic building by Alexander Thomson has for many years stood proud amongst an ever changing Gorbals landscape. It represents a grand reminder of the man and just how unique and important his work was – and is – to our city`s rich architectural heritage. The interior has been lost, but the walls, […]