tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post1105168868174811034..comments2024-03-27T00:02:28.418+00:00Comments on Alex and Bob`s Blue Sky Scotland: Glasgow City. Glasgow Tower. Going up or going down? blueskyscotlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-63695252713706541732017-08-04T14:04:23.593+01:002017-08-04T14:04:23.593+01:00I like the look of that tower, a new one on me, ha...I like the look of that tower, a new one on me, had no idea it was there. Some cracking views across the city-scape though. I love tall buildings and aerial views across citiesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-7489258609602870422017-07-28T02:17:50.835+01:002017-07-28T02:17:50.835+01:00Hi Linda W and Neil,
Same answer so no point writi...Hi Linda W and Neil,<br />Same answer so no point writing it twice. Glasgow did have a previous tower, 240 feet high, for the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival which was a big success in Govan where Festival Park is now. For some reason that tower was sold to Rhyl in Wales for around £820,000 in 1989 until 2010 when it shut amid safely concerns. That's another seaside resort that gets big winter storms but seemed to work well for a further 21 years as far as I know and was a popular and consistent attraction for Rhyl. This present Glasgow Tower has had numerous well documented problems since it opened and has been shut completely for long periods. As Scotland is the windiest country in Europe known for its strong winds, even in summer, you would think designers would have factored that in but apparently not. You can see the Rhyl Skytower on You Tube and also drone footage of it for anyone interested. I believe plans are afoot not to open it again but use it as an iconic platform for night time lighting shows as it would cost too much to repair it now. However Brighton has just opened a similar design of tower to the Rhyl one but twice the height at 530 feet so a successful design obviously. Glasgow seemed to be in a hurry to get rid of it back then. Photos of the very first one for the 1938 Empire Exhibition, the 300 foot Tait Tower in Bellahouston Park. Glasgow, look completely amazing online. Really iconic design but they got rid of that one sharpish as well so they have history in selling off potential tourist attractions that work well and are popular. :o(blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-53438531800377590322017-07-28T01:28:51.036+01:002017-07-28T01:28:51.036+01:00Hi Carol, Too many reflections in the glass lookin...Hi Carol, Too many reflections in the glass looking down at that angle and you can't see the support structure holding it up anyway. When the lift breaks down occasionally you get the excuse to walk outside down the emergency staircase but sadly that didn't happen on my trip. Bummer, as I was secretly hoping it would :o) That would be a real adventure!blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-92027414450996170452017-07-28T01:22:39.157+01:002017-07-28T01:22:39.157+01:00Hi Anabel.
Yep. As you know it has had all sorts o...Hi Anabel.<br />Yep. As you know it has had all sorts of mechanical problems over the years but it seems to be working again in summer months on calm sunny days. It is worth a visit and has concession rates which I just missed. Best photos are actually on the way up as when you get too high you see more but individual buildings stand out less. Same as mountain climbing where the highest peaks are not always the best viewpoints.<br />blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-90409544667722158502017-07-28T01:16:12.278+01:002017-07-28T01:16:12.278+01:00Hi Rosemary,
When my sister came over on her infr...Hi Rosemary,<br /> When my sister came over on her infrequent trips she always notices big changes. The University Tower was open for public tours at one point but they shut it down before I got the chance to visit. Probably H and S concerns. As that stands on a hill it would be a fantastic vantage point if you could see views through the stonework clearly.<br />The buildings from left to right in the photo are Scottish Power Building (white) St Vincent Plaza (Black) Cineworld (behind them)Townhead residential hi Rise Flats (white in distance) and Hilton Hotel. (creamy brown tower)blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-16070800821678662532017-07-28T01:07:04.839+01:002017-07-28T01:07:04.839+01:00Thank you Linda.Thank you Linda.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-38663481212073649852017-07-27T16:57:44.892+01:002017-07-27T16:57:44.892+01:00I've never been up the tower either Bob; your ...I've never been up the tower either Bob; your post is a nudge to me to go and do it. I hadn't realised that it was quite so weather dependent or that it only operated part of the year- ridiculous. When I go to a new city, one of the first things that I do is to head for the highest point or building. It's the best way to appreciate what a place is all about before visiting individual attractions. I don't think that Glasgow has got value for money with this.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521811229603749067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-80841386720746530562017-07-27T15:51:31.292+01:002017-07-27T15:51:31.292+01:00I'm surprised the tower wasn't built to wi...I'm surprised the tower wasn't built to withstand higher wind speeds. You would think the engineers that designed it would take that into consideration. Or maybe it's just not comfortable to be up there during high winds (too much building sway). Amazing city views though!Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00805197763483105000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-7279980507633875942017-07-27T08:53:53.082+01:002017-07-27T08:53:53.082+01:00You didn't take a photo looking down for the e...You didn't take a photo looking down for the exposure element! I wonder if I'd still find that scary - I might.Carolhttp://www.mountaincowardadventures.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-18476679563866695182017-07-27T08:00:41.203+01:002017-07-27T08:00:41.203+01:00You mean it's actually open sometimes! I'v...You mean it's actually open sometimes! I've never made it up there, but I'd like to.Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-61947389765460400872017-07-27T07:57:45.926+01:002017-07-27T07:57:45.926+01:00Glasgow looks nothing at all like I remember it - ...Glasgow looks nothing at all like I remember it - the only building that I recognised from your photos is George Gilbert Scott's Gothic tower.<br />I love being up high and seeing wide vistas so if I was in Glasgow, and the tower was open, then this would be a must. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-29869769363558294382017-07-26T23:47:19.416+01:002017-07-26T23:47:19.416+01:00Great video and I really enjoyed this tour. Thank...Great video and I really enjoyed this tour. Thank you so much for sharing.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.com