Sunday, 25 August 2024

Public art installed at St. Mungo's Square


There is a public art installation by Glasgow-based artist Ruth Ewan in St. Mungo's Square, University of Glasgow. This installation is part of the year long programme to promote culture and the arts within the campus development of the University.

Motorway works at Phoenix Flowers, Garscube Road

The phoenix flowers have been removed as part of the motorway works for the M8 Woodside Viaduct. There is a heras fence surrounding the remains of the flowers.

There are motorway works within the junction of Phoenix Road and Garscube Road

The underpass remains open for pedestrians and cyclists during the works.

There are ongoing concerns about flooding within the underpass.

This is an essential active travel route between Cowcaddens and Garscube Road or the canal towpath.

There are significant diversions in place for motorised vehicles at Garscube Road. This work is being carried out by Amey on behalf of Transport Scotland. 

Walk along the Forth & Clyde Canal

There is a relaxing walk along the canal towpath from Cowcaddens, passed Speirs Wharf to the Applecross Basin. There is a community cafe at Applecross Basin offers a relaxing stop for a break.

View of the canal at Speirs Wharf and the Sculpture Studios

Cafe at the Gathering Ground, next to Applecross Basin

Elephant Sculpture at canal towpath

Applecross basin's bridge opened.

Canal barge making its way to Speirs Wharf.

There are barges established along the canal towpath and they provide much needed accommodation for some families.