Skyscrapers in Glasgow
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Glasgow currently has many tall buildings either built, planned, under construction etc. Many of the older generation of high rises were poorly planned or looked after and as a direct result many are now being demolished. However hope now lies in the future generation of glassy skyscrapers. The current tallest buildings in Glasgow are the Gallowgate Twins: Bluevale Street and Whitevale Street both at 90.80 metrres in height. Soon these are to be surpassed by new skyscrapers. The most prominent of these are Elphinstone Place, East One, Elmbank Tower and more are soon to come.
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[edit] Built
Over the years hundreds of tower blocks were built in Glasgow. These were known as 'schemes' and were mostly Council Housing and a myth is that Red Road Flats are the tallest Public Flats. This is not true as there are now many taller, in fact in Glasgow itself there are two blocks taller than the Red Road Flats.
Top 25 in Order of Height
| Building Name | Height(m) | Floors | Main Useage | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Bluevale street | 90.80 | 31 | Residential | 1963 |
| 51 Whitevale Street | 90.80 | 31 | Residential | 1968 |
| 21Birnie Court | 89.00 | 31 | Residential | 1969 |
| 123 Petershill Drive | 89.00 | 31 | Residential | 1969 |
| 33 Petershill Drive | 89.00 | 31 | Residential | 1969 |
| 63 Petershill Drive | 89.00 | 31 | Residential | 1969 |
| 93 Petershill Drive | 89.00 | 31 | Residential | 1969 |
| 10 Red Road Court | 89.00 | 31 | Residential | 1969 |
| 153 Petershill Drive | 79.90 | 28 | Residential | 1969 |
| 15 Croftbank Street | 74.10 | 26 | Residential | 1964 |
| 10 Petershill Court | 74.10 | 26 | Residential | 1964 |
| 250 Edgefauld Road | 74.10 | 26 | Residential | 1964 |
| 22 Viewpoint Place | 74.10 | 26 | Residential | 1964 |
| 42 Viewpoint Place | 74.10 | 26 | Residential | 1964 |
| 178 Balgrayhill | 71.90 | 25 | Residential | 1966 |
| 198 Balgrayhill | 71.90 | 25 | Residential | 1966 |
| 12 Dobbies Loan | 71.90 | 25 | Residential | 1967 |
| Grafton Place | 71.90 | 25 | Residential | 1967 |
| 20 Rosemount Street | 71.90 | 25 | Residential | 1967 |
| 40 Rosemount Street | 71.90 | 25 | Residential | 1967 |
| 240 Royston Hill | 71.90 | 25 | Residential | 1967 |
| 105 Taylor Street | 71.90 | 25 | Residential | 1967 |
| 81 Taylor Street | 71.90 | 25 | Residential | 1967 |
| Glasgow International Hilton Hotel | 70.10 | 20 | Residential | 1990 |
| 5 Norfolk Court | 69.00 | 24 | Residential | 1970 |
[edit] Approved
Top 10 in Order of Height
| Building Name | Height(m) | Floors | Main Useage | Other Useage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elphinstone Place | 134.00 | 39 | Residential | Office |
| Custom House Quay | 69.00 | 24 | Residential | None |
| Sky Plaza | 49.00 | 16 | Residential | None |
| 10-16 Dixon Street | 44.00 | 14 | Residential | Retail |
| Homes for the Future phase 2 | 44.00 | 13 | Residential | None |
| Central Quay Phase 5 | 42.00 | 10 | Office | Retail |
| 145 St Vincent Street | 42.00 | 10 | Office | None |
| Atlantic Square | 40.00 | 12 | Office | None |
| Building 3 Atlantic Quay | 35.00 | 10 | Office | None |
| St Andrews Wharf Residential | 34.00 | 11 | Residential | None |
[edit] Under Construction
Top 10 in Order of Height
| Building Name | Height(m) | Floors | Main Useage | Other Useage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Harbour Phase 2 Building 1 | 68.70 | 23 | Residential | None |
| Glasgow Harbour Phase 2 Building 2 | 51.80 | 17 | Residential | None |
| Glasgow Harbour Phase 2 Building 3 | 51.80 | 17 | Residential | None |
| Glasgow Harbour Phase 2 Building 4 | 51.80 | 17 | Residential | None |
| Glasgow Harbour Phase 2 Building 5 | 51.80 | 17 | Residential | None |
| QE3(Festival Park) | 50.00 | 15 | Residential | None |
| Unicorn | 47.00 | 14 | Residential | None |
| Lancefield Quay (River Heights) | 46.00 | 14 | Residential | None |
| Aurora tower | 45.00 | 14 | Residential | None |
| Isokon | 43.00 | 13 | Residential | None |
[edit] Planned/Proposed
| Building Name | Height(m) | Floors | Main Useage | Other Useage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East One | 180.00 | 55 | Residential | Hotel |
| Cheapside Tower 1 | 170.00 | 50 | Residential | Hotel |
| Cheapside Tower 2 | 170.00 | 50 | Residential | Hotel |
| Cheapside Tower 3 | 136.00 | 40 | Residential | Mixed |
| Elmbank Tower | 107.50 | 28 | Office | Residential |
| Glasgow Harbour Tower | 93.00 | 30 | Residential | None |
| Elphinstone Urban Village Tower 1 | 81.00 | 27 | Residential | None |
| Graving Docks Tower 1 | 65.00 | 21 | Residential | None |
| Cadogan Square | 62.00 | 20 | Office | Residential |
| Elphinstone Urban Village tower 2 | 60.00 | 20 | Residential | None |
Rumours are Abound that Ian Simpson the Prolific Manc Architect is Planning a Hotel Project in the City Centre of Glasgow
