Glasgow Green, Scotland

Introduction

On Friday, I had occasion to walk across Glasgow Green, on trajectory from west to east. This was a hot, sunny day with temperature around 21C (70F), even warmer than Madrid, Spain.

Images and Comment

This is the McLennan Arch.

The story behind this imposing monument dates back to late 18th century when James Adam was commissioned by John Glassford of Dougalston (a wealthy tobacco lord) to design a new assembly hall on Ingram Street. This magnificent building was completed in 1796 but sadly didn’t survive long due to financial difficulties faced by its owner following economic downturns.

In 1890, after nearly a century later from its demolition, parts of Adam’s original façade were salvaged and used in creating what we now know as McLennan Arch – named after Bailie James McLellan who funded this project.

 

 William Collins Temperance Memorial

Avenue leading to Battle of Trafalgar Monument


Monument to the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. This naval victory led to Britain's dominance of the high seas and, via an empire, spread of the English language throughout the world.

Sunbathers on Glasgow Green

Landscape view of Glasgow Green

People's Palace: Currently undergoing refurbishment.

Memorial to Potato Famine of 1840s. This famine affected Ireland and Scotland's Western Highlands and Islands.Cause of massive emigration and people movements.

Drying Green-for clothes on washdays.

Doulton Fountain, Made from terracotta 1887.

River Clyde and Glasgow City from Glasgow Green

Former Templeton Carpet Factory

Refreshment at West Brewery after hike in the hot sun.

More information

The publication Visitors’ Guide to Scotland contains information on Scotland's cities plus a wealth of further information for the tourist. The ISBN of the publication 978-1-9161332-0-4. This is also available via Kindle.




 

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