The facade of Saint Aloysius Church features a row of saints carved into stone niches, topped by a slender, pointed spire that rises sharply above the tenements of Garnethill. Opened in eighteen ninety-three, the church was built for the…
Victorian Red Sandstone Walk
This walking tour highlights Glasgow's distinctive red Dumfriesshire sandstone, focusing on the grand Victorian facades, intricate masonry carvings, and rooftop statues of Charing Cross.
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1. St Aloysius' Church, Garnethill
2. King's Theatre
The King’s Theatre features a flamboyant, terra-cotta facade that stands out against the muted stone of Garnethill. Opened in nineteen hundred and four, it was the brainchild of Howard and Wyndham, who aimed to bring high-end variety and…
3. Albany Mansions
Albany Mansions features a distinctive red sandstone facade decorated with elaborate carvings of owls and classical figures. Built in the late nineteenth century, this block offered high-end residential living when the Garnethill…
4. Charing Cross Mansions
The Charing Cross Mansions feature a curved, red sandstone facade that follows the bend of the street, topped with a corner tower. Built in eighteen ninety-one, these flats served as a high-end residential block during Glasgow's industrial…
5. 69 St Georges Mansions
The building at sixty-nine Saint Georges Mansions features a distinct red sandstone facade typical of Glasgow tenements from the late nineteenth century. Built in eighteen ninety-six, these flats provided high-density housing for the…
6. Woodside Library
The Woodside Library displays a distinctive red sandstone facade topped by a prominent clock tower. Andrew Carnegie provided the funds for this building in nineteen oh five, insisting that the library serve the local working population of…