Projects

GBPT has many completed and ongoing projects throughout the Glasgow area. Great care is taken when taking on a project to use materials and craftsmanship that are appropriate to the building's age, style and structure. The Trust also tries to take full advantage of the wealth of creative talent available in Scotland in design and other professions. For more information on the activities of the Trust please see the Annual Reports page.

In previous years, the Trust has completed a number of key projects including initiatives at Castlemilk Stables, Kirkhaven/Wellpark and St Andrews in the Square.

We also have a number of projects currently running.

Kelvingrove Park Bandstand and Amphitheatre

Category B-listed, c.1925

The Bandstand is currently standing somewhat forlorn and unused and GBPT has been commissioned by GCC Land and Environmental Services and Friends of Kelvingrove Park to carry out a delivery plan study for this building. The Bandstand and the Amphitheatre itself are in need of repair as well as some up-to-date additional infrastructure improvements and a sustainable future plan for its management. The study is virtually completed and GBPT hopes that it will enable a bright new future for the Bandstand.

Hutchesons' Hall

Category A-listed, David Hamilton

This imposing landmark on Ingram Street in the city centre is owned by the National Trust for Scotland. The building requires some fabric repairs and GBPT is about to commence an Options Appraisal on the building which it is hoped will be complete in October 2008.

St Margaret's Church, Polmadie

Category B-listed, Peter McGregor Chalmers

This building is in desperate need of repair and a suitable re-use. GBPT, funded by the Architectural Heritage Fund, GCC and Gladedale, is at the final stages of an Options Appraisal study which will propose a future use for the church as a new community facility for the Oatlands neighbourhood.

British Linen Bank

Category A-listed, Salmon and Gillespie

This splendid Art Nouveau tour de force is the very last original tenement in the Laurieston neighbourhood. The building is long derelict and is desperately in need of a sustainable solution. Funded through GCC and the Architectural Heritage Fund, and in partnership with Southside Housing Association, GBPT is carrying out an Options Appraisal exercise which it is anticipated will demonstrate how the building can be saved for future generations to enjoy.

Provan Hall and Blochairn House

Category A-listed, c.15th century

Provan Hall is composed of two buildings, joined by a walled courtyard and set within the historic landscape of Auchinlea Park. GBPT carried out an Options Appraisal in 2005 and have now been appointed by GCC to manage the conservation repairs to the buildings and associated improvement work to the historic landscape.

Maxwell Park Station

Category B-listed, (attributed to James Miller) 1894

Set in a deep cutting on an island platform, this station was designed in a style which could be considered a precursor to the Arts and Crafts movement. Pollokshields Heritage, the local amenity organisation, approached GBPT to carry out an Options Appraisal to determine if a suitable re-use can be found and this is nearing completion.

Gartnavel Royal Hospital Chapel

Category B-listed, JJ Burnet

This Arts and Crafts inspired chapel is located within the grounds of Gartnavel Hospital. GBPT is nearing the completion of an Options Appraisal which has identified a sustainable adaptive re-use which will provide a badly needed centre for complementary therapies, breathe new life into the building and conserve its many architectural qualities for future generations.

Pollokshaws West Station

Category B-listed, 1847

This station was built for the Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Railway and is relatively early in the history of the development of the Railways. The buildings now lie vacant and GBPT is undertaking an Options Appraisal for South West Community Cycles (SWCC), a local charity promoting the use of bicycles and offering a free bicycle repair service for children. The study will assess whether the buildings can provide suitable space for workshops, a bike hire outlet, a training resource and offices for SWCC.

Springburn Park and Winter Gardens

Category A-listed, AB McDonald 1892

This is the highest park in Glasgow and contains an array of buildings and amenities including the derelict Winter Gardens and adjacent Walled Garden, Category B-listed Mosesfield House and various sports and recreational facilities.

GBPT has been engaged by GCC to undertake an Options Appraisal for the future of both listed buildings and the provision of a new bowling pavilion.