Spring flowers at the University of Glasgow

It is relaxing to walk through the campus of the University of Glasgow due to the variety of plants and trees to admire. At the moment, there are lots of spring flowers and tree blossoms.

Planters at University Place

View of the Gilbert Scott Building

Tulips at the main flagpole.

Visitors and residents are able to enjoy various walks through the campus. The grounds are planted to support biodiversity gain including greenspace with wildflower meadows.

Rubbish at 10 Great George Street

During a visit to Bank Street, today, I noticed that there are continuing problems with rubbish and wood surrounding the neglected townhouse at 10 Great George Street.

Wood dumped within the grounds of 10 Great George Street.

Wood dumped within the grounds of 10 Great George Street.

Mattresses and cardboard dumped within the grounds of 10 Great George Street.

View of 10 Great George Street.

It would appear that the current owners are leaving this historic building to fall down. This is a building at risk of demolition or fire. 

Currently, it seems that there is a lack of legislation to ensure the owners repair this significant landmark. Therefore, it is vital that the use of compulsory sales orders is available for Councils in such circumstances. These orders can help to preserve empty heritage buildings.  The legislation for compulsory sales orders has to be agreed by the Scottish Parliament as a priority.

Support for Record Store Day 2024

Today, I celebrated Record Store Day by giving my support to several record shops. I like to support second hand music and so, headed to the Oxfam Music Shop. 

Oxfam Music Shop on Byres Road

As it was a sunny day, I walked through the streets of the Hillhead ward to Mixed Up Records which is a music shop in Otago Lane.

I hope that Glasgow's music shops were able to benefit from the publicity provided by Record Store Day.

Tree Blossom at Wilton Street Garden

Today, I met up with volunteers who organised a Spring community clean up at Wilton Street Garden, a beautiful greenspace in the North Kelvin area.

View of the garden with black bags

During the clean up, we spotted several goldfinches within the tree blossoms. The garden is a wildlife haven. It is very enjoyable to spent time outdoors and to be able to get close to nature. 

View of the main entrance to the garden

As well as bird watching, Wilton Street Garden is well used by residents for walking dogs, family picnics, and relaxing with a good book. This greenspace is owned by the council and it is open to the public.

Wildlife Corridor on Striven Gardens

There is a woodland area at Striven Gardens in North Kelvin. Residents are supporting maintenance activities to encourage nature including pollinator friendly planting. 

View of the woodland

View of Striven Gardens

View from Striven Gardens

This area is developing an important wildlife corridor next to the Kelvin Walkway thanks to the dedication of local residents.

Closure of Phoenix Road

Since 2021, there have been roadworks being completed on the M8 Junctions 16 to 17. This is required to maintain the Woodside Viaduct Structure. 

Closure of Phoenix Road

The roadworks are continuing with the closure of Phoenix Road to traffic. There is a diversion route in place until further notice.

New fencing installed at Kelvin Walkway

The extensive damage to the fencing along the riverbank near the historic Old Mill has been repaired. This was completed in the first week of March.

 New fencing has been installed along the area of damaged riverbank.

In addition, the path under the bridge at Queen Margaret Drive where a section of pathway was closed off has been opened. Many thanks to the council staff who have supported a programme of repairs and maintenance work at the Kelvin Walkway.