Junction of King and Parnie Streets

Candleriggs and Parnie St Filming - 25th June

Candleriggs and Parnie St Filming – 25th June

Candleriggs

Filming has been taking place in and around Glasgow city centre this month for a new six-part drama series for Sky TV called Meantime. Additional scenes are scheduled to be filmed at premises on Candleriggs between Ingram Street, Wilson Street and Bell Street Thursday 25th June 2026 between approximately 8am and 3pm.

CANDLERIGGS TRAFFIC CONTROL Thursday 25th June between 09.30am and 1.30pm

To film the scenes safely Glasgow City Council has granted permission to control the flow of traffic using a stop / go system operated by a traffic management company. Vehicle access will be maintained for deliveries although you may be asked to wait briefly while the camera is running. Pedestrian access will also be maintained to premises within Candleriggs.

PARKING SUSPENSIONS from Wednesday 24th June at 4pm to 8pm on Thursday 25th June 2026

The film company have been liaising with Glasgow City Council roads department who have given permission to suspend parking on Candleriggs both for safety of traffic control and to facilitate the parking of their technical vehicles.

Parnie St

The same production is due to come back for its final visit to Parnie Street, Osborne Street and Chisholm Street Thursday 25th June 2026 and this time, they will be working during the day over a much shorter period of time with filming taking place for around three to four hours between approximately 3pm and 7pm. The scene shows two people walking along Parnie Street and so plans have been revised to make things as simple as possible. This time the large motorhome vehicle will not be there, there will be no lighting machines, and the street will not be sprayed with water. Pedestrian access to homes and businesses will be maintained at all times, though the location team may ask if people wouldn’t mind waiting for a few minutes sporadically for safety or to keep out of shot when the camera is running. The schedule on Thursday 25 June 2026 is expected to be: Preparation | Between 8am and 3pm Filming in Parnie Street | Between approx. 3pm and 7pm Reinstatement | Between 7pm and 8pm and again on Friday 26 June between approx. 8am and noon

PARKING AND ROAD CLOSURE

PARKING SUSPENSIONS | Parnie, Osborne and Chisholm Streets | Between 7am and 8pm on 25 June 2026

*Parnie Street and Chisholm Street will be in shot but if you have a car dating from 2015 or older, you are welcome to park it free of charge during the suspension times in Chisholm Street or on Parnie Street on the same side as Proactive Laser down to Saltmarket. Osborne Street | Equipment vehicles will be parked here to make sure they’re out of shot. Alternative resident parking | Bays have been reserved on both ends of Osborne Street at the junction with King Street.

ROAD CLOSURE | 25th June 2026

This has now been reduced to between 2pm and 8pm and the existing traffic signs will be updated. Business As Usual signs will be positioned in the street and licensed traffic management operatives and security will be present throughout for safety. If any resident or business has concerns, please contact the location team directly: Lloret MacKenna Dunn | Key Location Manager | locations@lloretdunn.com Roseleen McMenemy | Assistant Location Manager | roseleen@hotmail.co.uk Glasgow Film Office | info@glasgowfilm.com| 0141 287 0424


MCTCC Local Place Plan Published

Local Place Plan Published

MCTCC are delighted to announce that our Local Place Plan has been validated by Glasgow City Council. This marks the culmination of several months of effort by Merchant City and Trongate Community Council and the local community.

 

Read our Local Place Plan


Work Begins on Argyle St East Avenues Project

Work Begins on Argyle St East Avenues Project

Work begins on 16th June on the Argyle St East Avenues Project, with work starting on the stretch between Queen St and Miller St:

Map showing pavement closures between Queen St and Miller St

Pavements will remain open, and access to businesses will be maintained, but inevitably there will be disruption.

Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the project, please contact the contractors by email at enquiries.argyleeastpr@willsbros.com or by telephone on 07554 841332. You may also find the latest updates on the Avenues Programme of Works by visiting the project website:https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/11815/Argyle-Street-East.

The Argyle Street East Avenue will see the introduction of high-quality public spaces along a key retail street in the city centre. As part of the commitment to a sustainable city, the scheme will rationalise key bus routes through the city centre, better integrating them with local and national train stations.

This will make it easier to get around, helping connect the city better, and make it more eco-friendly. This Avenue will connect the East of the city centre and the Barras creating important connectivity through the city centre.


River Clyde at sunset from Glasgow Green

Road Closures for TRNSMT - 18 to 23 June 2026

Road Closures – TRNSMT and Glasgow Green Concerts

TRNSMT will take place on Glasgow Green from 19th to 22nd June. As a result, there will be numerous restrictions in our area. The roads affected and dates are:

  • Bridgegate, Jocelyn Square, King St, Mart St, Saltmarket

TRNSMT will be broadcasting Scotland’s World Cup match on the 19th, so there will be late night disruption.

No Waiting, Loading, etc No Vehicle Movements
Bridgegate, Jocelyn Square, Mart St, Saltmarket From 18th June @ 3.00pm
To 23rd June @ 2.00am
From 19th June @ 10.00am
To 22nd June @ 2.00am
King St From 18th June @ 3.00pm
To 23rd June @ 2.00am
N/A


One of the rooms at The Nook with modern furniture

Welcome to The Nook

Welcome to The Nook

One of the most groundbreaking recent developments in our area has been creation of The Nook, the first in a national network of free, walk-in mental health support hubs run by Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH).

Opened in Wilson Street in October 2025, it is due to be followed by similar facilities in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, North Lanarkshire and Clydeside.

Team Leader Fraser Scott explained: “Many people are stuck in a cycle of referrals, waiting lists and barriers to accessing ongoing support. The Nook offers a simple alternative: a place where anyone could ask once and get help fast. No rejection, no waitlists, no stigma. Just compassionate support for whoever comes in.”

The Nook provides support to young people (10+), families and adults experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems impacting day-to-day living as well as to people supporting others.

This includes one-to-one support with a practitioner as well as weekly group activities like arts and crafts classes and peer support groups. Since opening, it has already welcomed more than 3,000 visitors and completed some 2,200 one-to-one support sessions, with 1,200 visitors registered for an account which allows them to book appointments, schedule classes and access a library of resources.

Its colourful interior was designed by Anna Campbell Jones, a judge of the BBC TV series, Scotland’s Home of the Year.

SAMH, based in the same building, operates 70 services in communities across Scotland. These also cover health social care, addictions, employment, suicide prevention and dementia care.


Garth Street looking east towards Hutcheson St

Road Closures for Filming - June 2026

Road Closures – Filming

We have been advised of multiple road closures in the area during June. The roads affected and dates are:

  • 1st and 2nd June: Hutcheson St, Garth St
  • 2nd to 5th June: Bell St, Candleriggs, Parnie St, Osborne St, Chisholm St
  • 8th and 9th June: College St, George St, Ingram St
  • 22nd to 25th June: Parnie St, Osborne St, Chisholm St

Productions should keep disturbance to a minimum, especially for late filming. If there are any issues, please mail info@mctcc.scot and we will take it up with Glasgow City Council’s Film Office.

1st – 7th June

No Waiting, Loading, etc No Vehicle Movements
Hutcheson Street between Ingram Street and Wilson Street
Garth Street for its full length
From 1st June @ 4.00pm
To 2nd June @ 9.00pm
From 2nd June @ 12.00pm
To 2nd June @ 9.00pm
Bell St between Candleriggs and Albion St
Candleriggs between Bell St and Trongate
From 2nd June @ 6.00am
To 3rd June 6.00pm
From 2nd June @ 11.30am
To 3rd June @ 3.00am
Parnie Street, south side only, between King Street and Osborne Street
Osborne Street, outside property number 5
From 3rd June @ 6.00am
To 5th June @ 6.00pm
N/A
Chisholm Street for its full length
Parnie Street between King Street and Osborne Street
Osborne Street between Parnie Street and King Street
From 3rd June @ 4.00pm
To 5th June @ 6.00am
From 2nd June @ 4.00pm
To 5th June @ 6.00am
Osborne Street, north side only, between King Street and Stockwell Street From 3rd June @ 4.00pm
To 5th June @ 6.00am
N/A

8th – 14th June

No Waiting, Loading etc No Vehicle Movements
College Street for its full length From 8th June @ 4.00pm
to 9th June @ 8.00pm
From 9th June @ 6am
To 9th June @ 8pm
George Street between North Portland Street and High Street
Ingram Street, north side only, between Albion Street and High Street
From 8th June @ 4.00pm
to 9th June @ 8.00pm
N/A
Bell Street between Candleriggs and Albion Street
Candleriggs between Bell Street and Trongate
From 9th June @ 3.00pm
To 10th June @ 10.00pm
From 10th June @ 6.00am
To 10th June @ 10.00pm

15th – 21st June

MCTCC have not been notified of any road closures at this time

22nd – 28th June

No Waiting, Loading etc No Vehicle Movements
Parnie Street, south side only, between King Street and Osborne Street
Osborne Street, outside property number 5
From 24th June @ 6.00am
To 26th June @ 6pm
N/A
Osborne Street, north side only, between King Street and Stockwell Street From 24th June @ 6.00am
To 26th June @ 6.00pm
N/A
Chisholm Street for its full length
Parnie Street between King Street and Osborne Street
Osborne Street between Parnie Street and King Street
From 24th June @ 6.00am
To 26th June @ 6.00pm
From 25th June @ 6.00am
To 25th June @ 8.00pm

Updated 27th May 2026


Entrance to Ramshorn Graveyard

Ramshorn Graveyard Tours Available Now

Visit Glasgow’s Newest Tourist Hotspot – Ramshorn Graveyard Tours

Tours of Ramshorn Graveyard start today, 20th May, and continue on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday throughout the summer until September. To view available dates and book your free tour (donations welcome), visit https://ramshorngraveyard.org.


Example of street art in the Merchant City

Legal Grafitti Wall Consultation

Legal Grafitti Wall Survey

There is currently a legal grafitti wall on Clyde St (beside the suspension bridge). Glasgow City Council are consulting on Legal Grafitti Walls and are looking for input from local residents on the walls.

The survey can be found at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LegalGraffitiWalls/~

If you want a hard copy, please send a mail to info@mctcc.scot and we’ll arrange to get one printed and sent to you.

The deadline for completing the survey is 31st May 2026.


Cancer Research Race for Life Participants

Race for Life - Sunday 17th May

Race for Life – Sunday 17th May

Its the Cancer Research Race for Life this Sunday, and as a result, there will be a number of road closures around the city, from 6am until about 4pm. There will be waiting and loading restrictions affecting the same streets on Saturday 16th from 3pm onwards The affected roads in the MCTCC area are:

  • Albion Street for its full length
  • Argyle Street, between Hope Street and Queen Street
  • Bell Street between Glassford Street and Candleriggs
  • Brunswick Street for its full length
  • Candleriggs, for its full length
  • Clyde Street, for its full length (access maintained to Maxwell Street)
  • Glassford Street, for its full length
  • Hanover Street, George Square and Ingram Street
  • Howard Street, for its full length
  • Hutcheson Street between Trongate and Wilson Street
  • Ingram Street, between Queen Street Hight Street
  • King Street, between Parnie Street and Trongate
  • Montrose Street, between Ingram Street and Cochrane Street
  • Queen Street, for its full length
  • Saltmarket, for its full length
  • South Frederick Street, for its full length
  • Stockwell Place, for its full length
  • St Enochs Square for its full length
  • Stockwell Street, for its full length
  • The Clyde Arc (Fastlink Lanes)
  • Trongate, for its full length
  • Wilson Street, between Candleriggs and Hutcheson Street

You can find out all about the event at https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/find-an-event/glasgow-green-5k-2026-05-17-1000


Late Filming, Bell and Parnie Streets, 2nd - 4th and 25thJune

Late Filming – Bell and Parnie Streets, 2nd – 4th June, and 25th June

The Community Council has been briefed about day and night shooting in  June in Bell and Parnie Streets for the Sky TV series Meantime, starring James McAvoy, Christopher Eccleston (Dr Who) and Shirley Henderson (‘Moaning Myrtle’ in the Harry Potter films).

We have expressed serious concerns about the late night/early morning activities and associated noise and lighting. The film company has assured us that the crew will keep disturbances to the minimum but feel free to contact us on (info@mctcc.scot) or the location manager Lloret MacKenna Dunn on 07836 574 927 or email locations@lloretdunn.com

BELL STREET 

Visit #1 Tuesday 2 June 

Filming hours approx. 3pm to 1am.

Visit #2 Wednesday 10 June approx 3 hours between 8am and 6pm.

Prep/reinstatement approx. 8am – 6pm the day before and the day after each visit and from 8am on the filming day.

PARNIE STREET 

Thursday 4 Jun 

Filming hours approx. 3pm to 1am.

Prep/reinstatement approx. 8am – 6pm the day before and the day after.

The filming will consist mainly of dialogue scenes but will also show people walking along the streets and into no. 29 Parnie/NQ64 Bell Street and will include vehicles parking and driving off.  There will be no stunts or special effects

A small drone may be used to film night scenes.

There will also be further filming on 25th June between 8am and 6pm

As the production is set in 2015, anyone with a vehicle dating from then or older is invited to contact the film company (details above) to arrange to park within the road closures.


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