Campaigns

Friends of Ramshorn Graveyard

Opened in Ingram Street in 1719, the Ramshorn Graveyard predates the Necropolis by more than 100 years. It is the burial place of many of the city’s ‘Tobacco Barons,’ other rich merchants and city fathers. David Dale, the social reformer who co-founded and ran the 18th century New Lanark mill village, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, is buried there. The Graveyard also has a memorial to the first Prime Minister of Canada. Sir John MacDonald. An initiative of MCTCC, tours of this historic graveyard are now one of Glasgow’s most popular tourist attractions.  Tour dates can be found at ramshorngraveyard.org and booked by emailing tours@ramshorngraveyard.org.

City Living

Affordable housing and student accommodation

 This area has no social housing. In recent years the developers’ focus has been on Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSAs) because they see a higher payback.

We want a broader range of housing, including for families, to achieve a better demographic balance.

Conversion of unused and derelict buildings

There are far too many of them. We’ve discussed with Glasgow City Council and its ‘arms length’ company City Property Ltd transforming rundown real estate.

Community Facilities

Create a community hub

There is none in the MCTCC area other than Impact Arts in Brunswick Street which is mostly aimed at young people. We’re on the look-out for a suitable venue. Any suggestions?

Establish a park

MCTCC campaigned for six years to turn the the NCP car park in Ingram Street into ‘Merchant City Park’ but the Scottish Government gave the go-ahead for 109 apartments.

Establish a play park

Where in the MCTCC area is there a park where kiddies can play? Currently nowhere.

Set up a GP surgery

Again, there’s none in this area. Local residents have to go south of the river or trek up to theTownhead health centre at the Royal Infirmary. Glasgow City Council recently donated £200,000 to a private company towards building a surgery near Charing Cross.

Improve recycling facilities

We regularly ask GCC to improve the frequency of collections of general and recyclable waste, and place more recycling facilities in suitable locations.

Litter Picks

We run several litter picks each year, usually in collaboration with Elected Members of the City Council. MCTCC is in the forefront of efforts to clean up the Clyde riverside. You can find dates of our litter picks elsewhere on this Website, or keep an eye on our social media. 

Anti-social Behaviour and Graffiti

Year after year we have called on Celtic and Rangers football clubs to persuade their supporters to celebrate Premiership title wins peacefully instead of turning the city centre into a No Go area. We have held meetings at senior level with Glasgow City Council, the Scottish Government, the Scottish Professional Football League and police.