Footpath under Woodside Viaduct

Whilst the works are completed on the Woodside Viaduct, the footpath is still open between Cowcaddens Subway and Garscube Road

View of the Woodside Viaduct at Garscube Road

The footpath under the Woodside Viaduct

Footway between heras fencing and boundary wall of the works

This active travel route is necessary for pedestrians and walkers getting around the area for their work, studies, shopping, housing or family/friends.

Access to the canal towpath at Speirs Wharf

During a walkabout, I took the stairway from Sawmillfield Street on to the canal towpath at Speirs Wharf. There is a metal wheeling ramp for bikes on this route.

View of the wheeling metal ramp for bikes.

View of canal towpath at Speirs Wharf

From Speirs Wharf, there is a set of stairs and cycle route to use to/from Garscube Road and Cowacaddens Subway. There have been accessibility improvements with a handrail at this stairway.

View of the stairway linking Garscube Road to Speirs Wharf.

This area of the towpath provides excellent views of the city centre and the west end. It is well used by local residents including dog walkers, jogglers, and cyclist as well as tourists.

Celebration of Napiershall Park

This year, the greenspace located between Napiershall Street, North Woodside Road and Mount Street is being named as Napiershall Park. This has been agreed after community engagement with local residents, community councillors and local councillors.

View of the Napiershall Park

It is hoped that new signage for the park will be installed in the next few months. This improvement work aims to ensure that this greenspace is protected for future generations.

Street bin located at corner of Burnbank Gardens

Further to a request from a resident, a street bin has been located at the corner of Burnbank Gardens and Napiershall Street.

View of the new street bin

This bin aims to reduce the amount of street littering and improve the area for local residents as well as any visitors.

Halloween Trail in Hillhead

This evening, I enjoyed meeting with residents to take part in Halloween Celebrations within Hillhead. There were pumpkin lanterns and artworks in the windows.

Decorations on Kersland Street

Many thanks for everyone's efforts including Kersland Street Residents Association for a memorable evening for families across the Hillhead area.

Celebration of George Wylie's creativity

Last weekend, I made a visit to the museum of George Wylie. This art collection is located at Greenock Ocean Terminal on the waterfront, which is a short walk from Greenock Central Railway Station.

Views of The Wyllieum

I enjoyed learning about the life and works of George Wylie who worked as a Customs and Excise Officer in Greenock for 30 years before dedicating his time to art. 

View of the gallery space

This museum was opened in March 2024. The opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday 12 - 5pm with entry being free of charge.

Active Travel improvements at Charing Cross Junction

The essential maintenance and upgrade works at the Charing Cross Junction are progressing as planned with a series of diversions for traffic, cyclists and pedestrians in place. There is an upgrade of the traffic signals and enhancements for walking and cycling at the junction.

View of the works from the footbridge over the M8 

There is significant disruption from the closure of a section of the St. Georges Road as part of the project delivery.  This work is being undertaken as a redesign of the area which links with Sauchiehall Street Avenue. 

At the same time, the planned roadworks are continuing on the M8 from junctions 16 to 17 to support maintenance of the Woodside Viaduct structure.