Queen St Junction with St Vincent St Closure from 4th August
Queen St Junction with St Vincent St Closure from 4th August
With construction of the new the southern carriageway of George square currently progressing, work on the Queen St-St Vincent Place junction will get underway on August 4. In keeping with the rest of the Square, granite stones will be laid across the new junction, pavements widened and new traffic lights installed. To ensure work is carried out safely and efficiently, the junction will be closed to all vehicles for the duration of the work, which is expected to last for ten weeks. Pedestrian access will be maintained across the junction for the duration of works while road traffic arrangements will be put in place to allow service vehicles to reach premises close to the junction.
Diversions and traffic changes…
During work on the Queen St junction, access to St Vincent place will be achieved from West George St via Anchor Lane. As this route cannot be used by vehicles over 10 metres long, service providers are advised to deploy suitably sized vehicles. The bus gate at Nelson Mandela Place will remain in operation, but an exemption for goods vehicles will be introduced while work is underway. A loading bay will also be created on St Vincent Place between Anchor Lane and George Square to help service vehicles reach business premises. To allow access to premises on Queen St to the south of the junction, the bus gates at the junction of Queen St and Ingram St will be suspended. Queen St will also become a temporary two-way street between the junction and Ingram St to allow vehicles to access. A diversion route for north and west bound traffic has been created along Ingram St, High St, George St, Montrose St, Cathedral St, North Hanover St, Killermont Street and West Nile Street. Road users are asked to plan their journey is advance to help minimise the impact of the closure on their travel. Bus passengers should check with their operator for any changes to their service.
Community Litter Pick, Sunday 9th August
Community Council calls for clean-up volunteers – Community Litter Pick, Sunday 9th August
City centre residents are being invited to help tidy up the area in the Community Council’s latest Litter Pick.
The clean-up, organised by Merchant City and Trongate Community Council (MCTCC), will take place on Sunday 9 August between 10.30 and 12.30.
Volunteers should meet outside the Social Hub on Candleriggs and will be given a safety briefing, litter grabbers and black bags.
“Everyone is welcome to join in, even if they can just help out for an hour or so,” said an MCTCC spokesperson. “These Litter Picks not only make a big difference to the way the city centre looks but also show that people who live here care for their environment and want to keep on improving it.”
Merchant City Festival Road Closures
Merchant City Festival – Road Closures
A reminder that Merchant City Festival is taking over this weekend and next, so there will be road closures on Garth, Hutcheson, Wilson, Brunswick Streets and Candleriggs:
Roads affected by closures are shown in red. Map data from OpenStreetMap
Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading from 3pm on the 22nd July until 11.59pm on the 26th July
- Brunswick Street between its termination point (dead end) and Wilson Street
Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading from 3pm on the 23rd July until 11.59pm on the 26th July, and from 3pm on the 30th July until 11.59pm on the 2nd August
- Bell Street between Candleriggs and Walls Street
- Brunswick Street for its full length
- Candleriggs for its full length
- Garth Street for its full length
- Hutcheson Street for its full length
- Wilson Street between Glassford Street and Candleriggs
Prohibition of vehicle movements 6.00am on the 23rd July until 11.59pm on the 26th July 2026
- Brunswick Street between its termination point (dead end) and Wilson Street
Prohibition of vehicle movements 6.00am on the 24th July until 11.59pm on the 26th July 2026, and from 6.00am on the 31st July until 11.59pm on the 2nd August
- Bell Street between Candleriggs and Walls Street
- Brunswick Street for its full length
- Candleriggs for its full length
- Garth Street for its full length
- Hutcheson Street for its full length
- Wilson Street between Glassford Street and Candleriggs
Meeting Minutes, 30 June 2026
| Community Cllrs | Scott Thornton; Niall McColl, Ross Naismith, David Hughes, Gary Atkinson, Ros Atkinson, Peter Hayman (Associate) |
| Guests | Kat Heron (2026 Commonwealth Games), Emma Donald (Glasgow Life/Merchant City Festival) |
| Residents | TD, PP, GF |
| Online (Zoom) | David Cowan, Alice Cowan, AC, GF |
| Police Scotland | PC Stevie Gemmell |
| Other | Ava Whyte (Glasgow Times) |
1. Welcome And Apologies
Chair Scott Thornton welcomed everyone.
Apologies: Gordon Millar, Cllr Angus Millar, Cllr Eva Bolander, Bailie Christy Mearns, Gregor McIntyre (from John Grady MP’s Office)
2. Minutes Of Previous Meeting On 26th May 2026
Adoption proposed by David Hughes and seconded by Gary Atkinson.
The Secretary will notify Glasgow City Council.
3. Police Report
PC Gemmell reported that most crime that has risen since last month was youth offending. Following on from last month’s discussion about the sale of alcohol during the football celebrations he said no licensing inspections were undertaken that day for safety reasons. There were 24 licensed visits to public houses and shops in advance of the event and no issues were identified. Advice was given and reminders given of their responsibilities.
There is a multi-agency investigation into vape shops. The police have organised several days of action to tackle e-bike infringements and issue safety guidance. Glasgow City Council (GCC) is looking at bringing in a Bye- Law for tighter regulation. A survey was taken and found there were approximately 8,000 trips by e-bikes on Sauchiehall Street.
Police Questions
Scott thanked Inspector Lisa McDonald for his and Gary’s meeting with her earlier this week. This was the fifth year of Celtic football celebrations on Trongate. MCTCC will continue to try to find an alternative solution and work with the authorities to do so. Gary attended the Licensing Forum last week. Supermarkets can sell any quantity of alcohol if the buyer is over 18 and sober.
Ross Naismith asked if the Dispersal Zone time would be extended. Scott reported that he and Gary had been informed by Inspector McDonald that the Zone had been extended for a further three months to September. Thereafter the decision would be up to GCC.
Ross asked if it could be extended by area to include Saltmarket which would inhibit any celebrations next year.
He enquired if crime figures were collated for disturbances on Buchanan St relating to anti-migrant protests after the murder of Henry Novak in Southampton last December. PC Gemmell confirmed that such figures would have been collected and he would try to produce these at the next full MCTCC meeting.
Scott has had reports that some people do not feel safe now in the city centre, in particular at St Enoch Square, with large group gatherings. PP noted that placing a police van in St. Enoch or near the River Clyde prevents crime. PC Gemmell agreed but the reduction is not significant. There is currently a showground at the Square which does not leave room for a police van.
This Saturday there will be many Orange Walks in the city centre with an estimated 11k people expected to attend. Scott noted that GCC had declined a request by MCTCC to introduce a moratorium on these and similar parades. MCTCC had also sent a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Police Scotland (PS) asking how much was spent on policing these marches. PS had responded by saying they did not track such costs.
David C noted the many road closures due to the Orange Walks meant drivers in the city centre having to move their cars on the day before the event.
It was announced last week that CCTV will be monitored 24 hours per day in Glasgow city centre from September – a move long called for by MCTCC.
4. Merchant City Festival Presentation
Emma Donald from Glasgow Life/Merchant City Festival reported this will run from 24th of July to the 2nd of August during the Commonwealth Games (CG).
Candleriggs Square will become a Festival Village which will include a stage with live performances and a large screen showing sports from the CG.
In Merchant Square there will be stalls, street food and a bar. Events are also planned in The Briggait and The Ramshorn Graveyard and surrounding landmarks. Installations will be set up on Thursday 23rd July.
Road closures include from South Ingram St to Trongate and from Glassford St to Albion St. However, Albion St has been kept open this year as it has a stewarded taxi rank. Business deliveries are allowed from 6am to 11am. Businesses and affected residents should receive a letter informing them of these. Residents who will be affected are being offered alternate parking arrangements. A full list of road closures can be downloaded from:
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/merchant-city-festival/local-businesses-and-residents
MCTCC will have a stand in the Briggait for both weekends on Saturday and Sunday: 24th to the 26th of July and 31st July to 2nd August. Keep Scotland Beautiful (KSB) will join us.
There is a clean-up of the riverside beside Glasgow Green (on both banks, with land and water-based groups working from canoes) on Tuesday 21st July, run by KSB.
5. Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 Presentation
Kat Heron from Glasgow CG 2026 gave an overview of the Games programme. More than 70 countries will be represented.
Gary attended the Games’ roadshow event recently in The Social Hub. There are many events going on prior to the games starting such as Wimbledon and the World Cup and after this the CWG will begin. If anyone has any questions they are welcome to contact her.
David Hughes asked about extra transport provision for the large number of spectators. Kat explained there will be additional buses and some trains will have extra carriages on trains stopping at Jordanhill rail station.
More information can be found at: https://www.glasgow2026.com/getsethub
Elected Member Reports
No City Councillors attended this meeting.
7. Community Engagement
David and Alice Cowan have contacted Glasgow Caledonian University to host a MCTCC stand at the Freshers Week in September. Scott has written a leaflet for this purpose, which will be designed by Nettl. MCTCC branded clothing and pens have been purchased for engagement events such as MCF.
8.Planning
1. City Development Plan 2 was approved by GCC on 26 June. This is a 10 year plan. Ross will study the document and lead discussion at future meetings.
(2) Argyle Street (East) Avenues project
Ross recalled that GCC’s Avenues Team (AT) presented their Argyle Street (East) programme to MCTCC on 26th May. There was no discussion on design content at that time.
At the meeting Contractor Wills Brothers was asked whether they had been issued with a robust set of technical drawings that they were comfortable with in terms of quality. AT responded that they had been issued and RN said he would like to see them.
Subsequently, MCTCC formally requested sight of these drawings. AT directed us to the portal where they said they were lodged.
Our reasonable expectations were that the technical drawings offered by AT would be the same quality as issued to Wills, i.e. a clear and definitive set of construction status (RIBA/Stage 4) Technical Drawings, with details and specifications as defined.
In effect, the drawings on the portal turned out to be two plans (only) that were considerably less informative than the drawings that MCTCC had been (eventually) issued with by AT on 30th September 2025 (subsequent to, and better than, the AT presentation set of the same date).
In his view this set of portal drawings is not of the quality that any Contractor would be satisfied with as a Contractual Construction set and are not as requested by MCTCC.
The portal upload that AT sent to MCTCC recently is, if anything, more elemental than the 30th September 2025 drawings and less helpful, and most definitely NOT the Stage 4 quality requested.
MCTCC has temporarily abandoned hope that AT will issue the requested RIBA Stage 4 Technical information, and he has reviewed the two drawings on the portal.
Ross’ personal view is that AT are failing in their duty to fully and correctly communicate with, and inform, MCTCC and the wider public.
Much ‘play’ is made by AT about how AT communicates but this is not the case, and obstacles to full disclosure are put up constantly.
Reviewing the portal upload plans is very unsatisfactory as those proposals are virtually impossible to decipher.
Ross said he wanted the design proposals to be presented in detail by the principle Design Team members and held up to scrutiny. He considers that the scheme as currently drawn is not proven ‘fit for purpose’.
Also on Argyle Street (East) he said there were too many complications to design plans, notable with cycle lanes and especially between Albion Street and Glasgow Cross. These could prove problematic and should be designed out/simplified, to minimise potential sources of danger to pedestrian, cyclists and other road users.
There was insufficient clarity in the proposals, in particular, between Queen Street and Albion Street.
It was not acceptable that MCTCC (and others) were left to their own devices to attempt to interpret the proposals. ST should be ensuring that the proposals are clearly presented to all and any ‘interested parties’, including MCTCC, on behalf of the Public, and understood.
In addition, no Landscaping proposals, details or specifications have been shown
The over-complications coupled with the excessive hard landscaping, with many materials used, mean the proposals are unnecessarily expensive for questionable gain.
Whereas ‘hard landscaping’ seems excessive, soft landscaping was underwhelming. Rain gardens needed to be more extensive, impacting the scheme generally.
Further to discussions and agreements with various stakeholders, and further to the successfully benchmark planting of ‘in ground’ trees in the Argyle Street (West) stretch at the Hope/Oswald Street junction, tree planting on Argyle Street (East) is focussed on planting of mature ‘in ground’ tree ‘clusters’.
3) Parnie Street Area / Regeneration Initiative, He has written for an update.
5) GCC Planning ‘Key’ Applications / Time frames.
– George, High, Shuttle Streets, / PBSA, (Purpose Built Student Accommodation) April 2025 application. We objected to this architecturally, the loss of trees and student accommodation saturation, In December 2025 he was informed in writing that it had been decided. However, it was not known if this was for approval or not. It has not been announced as yet, 15 months later.
– Custom House Quay, July 2025 application. He commended the application and was told 2 months ago it would be announced soon, but has not. It is now 1 year later.
– King Street Car Park, August 2025 application. He was informed a decision would be made imminently 6 weeks ago but there has been no update.
–178 Trongate/ Hutcheson Street PBSA, April 2026 re-application (amendment to conditions). Demolition has commenced. The developer has been given approval to demolish but not for the full application.
6) Maxwell, Fox Streets – Serviced apartments and hotel (19 storeys). The owner has appealed against refusal for planning approval. Decision due to be announced by the Scottish Government soon.
7) 159 (Malocchio)/ Ingram, Hutcheson, GCC has refused permission for a marquee. MCTCC objected to this application.
8) Old Wynd/ Osborne (Ex- Dominus) Site, Orchard Student Holdings Ltd, PBSA. He is seeking a meeting with the developer.
9) Candleriggs, Ingram Street and Queen Street, postponement, update. The hoardings are still in place, hopefully it will be finished soon.
10) St Enoch Square (East) to Stockwell Street/ Regeneration Initiative, He and Scott are due to meet the new Centre Director when that person takes up the post at the end of July.
11) Granite House, Stockwell Street, re-application/MCTCC
Ross noted how he had dissented from objections to these applications which were lodged earlier this month by the Secretary on behalf of MCTCC. This stated that we continue to have serious concerns about the preponderance of PBSA in our area. The forecast shortfall in student beds has been shown to be exaggerated.
Objection submitted. Pending.
9.Licensing
Gary Atkinson reported there were no relevant applications this month.
Scott noted the TRNSMT music festival attendees left behind a large amount of litter in the city centre. Does GCC get compensated by DF Events for the cost of the clean up? The demographic of attendees appears to be getting younger. MCTCC and Calton CC are concerned about the commercialisation of Glasgow Green.
10.Local Place Plan (LPP)
GCC has validated MCTCC’s LPP. It is available to view on our website, along with our planning policies. Scott thanked David H, Ross and Niall for their work. David C will make enquiries about getting printed copies.
It ties in with the City Development Plan 2 (See above). A three month consultation period begins in late August and MCTCC will contribute to this.
David Hughes has commended Blythswood and Broomielaw CC’s LPP, recently shared.
11.Friends Of Ramshorn Graveyard (FoRG)
David Hughes reported there are 47 tours booked, of which he has completed 19. FoRG has received £661 in donations to date. One of the new tour guides is looking into the genealogy of those buried there. The next meeting of the group will be on the 15th July.
The tours are available on the Eventbrite website and can also be booked by emailing tours@ramshorngraveyard.org
11. External Groups
Area Partnership (AP) – David Hughes reported the AP previously informed him our area had been awarded £104,768 for benches, trees and £25k for the Tron Theatre steeple. However, at the 30th April AP meeting it came to light there was only £45,000 allocated. The Chair and David Hughes have contacted Bailie Mearns, Chair of AP, to discuss.
Part of our AP budget was for the removal of 3 dead trees and replacement. They have been taken away but new trees have not been planted.
Gary and Ros initiated a grant of £25,000 from the AP for the Tron steeple two years ago and it is only now being granted. Scott is discussing this with the Theatre Director.
Glasgow Community Councils Federation (GCCF) – David Cowan attended the inaugural meeting. The mission statement was agreed and office bearers voted in. The next meeting will be in September; details to follow.
12.Treasurer’s Report
Gordon Millar (Treasurer) could not make this meeting but sent a report. The MCTCC bank balance as of 28th of June, 2026, was £8,484.25.
13. AOCB
Unresolved Noise Pollution Issues – Scott has received several reports of noise pollution which seem not to be taken seriously by GCC:-
- the noise from an extractor fan at the Madras Café on Stockwell St has caused complaints. However, an environment Officer attended and reported the noise to be acceptable. Scott is taking the matter further. The noise is near constant from 11 am to 11 pm.
- the early morning collection of glass and general refuse by bin lorries is awakening local residents. This has been a long-term problem and still no solution has been found. Niall noted other CCs LPPs have noted similar issues.
Filming – A resident of Parnie St was unhappy with recent filming of the Meantime production which prevented him entering his residence at night. He noted they filmed later than they were notified. Scott has been in contact with Glasgow Film Office and the film production team on his behalf and the second filming session during the daytime went ahead without incident. It is understood several other movies are likely to be filmed in Glasgow soon. Greater consultation with residents and businesses will be required.
Media – Scott reported on an article in The Herald by Marissa McWhirter on the 26th of June, agreeing with many of this Community Council’s policies, entitled ‘Glasgow wants 40,000 city centre residents but is still planning a student campus’. It notes there are already 20,500 students beds in the city.
The next litter pick is scheduled for Sunday 9 August. This has been advised to Ward Councillors and some of our partners including the Social Hub, Keep Scotland Beautiful and the Southside Action Group.
14. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday 28th July 2026 – 6.30-8.30pm in City Chambers.
Glasgow's Pride 18th July - Road Closures
Glasgow’s Pride 18th July – Road Closures
Glasgow’s Pride takes place on Saturday 18th July, with a stage in the Merchant City. As a result, there will be road closures in effect from 3pm on Friday 17th July, with no waiting restrictions from Thursday afternoon.
Roads affected by closures are shown in red. Map data from OpenStreetMap
| No Waiting, Loading, etc | No Vehicle Movements | |
| Hutcheson Street Brunswick Street Bell Street from Candleriggs to Walls Street Garth Street (access to residents parking will be maintained) Wilson Street from Glassford Street to Candleriggs |
From 3.00pm on Thursday 16th July To 11.59pm on Saturday 18th July |
From 3pm on Friday 17th July To 11.59pm on Saturday 18th July |
Commonwealth Games - Getting Around Glasgow
Commonwealth Games – Getting Around Glasgow
Visit the Get Set Hub for all the latest information on getting around Glasgow during the Commonwealth Games. Unlike the 2014 Games, there are no dedicated games corridor roads, and participants will be staying in local hotels rather than a dedicated village. During the games, public transport will be busier, especially between the central area and the games venues.
Bridgegate Overnight Road Closure - 14th to 17th July
Bridgegate Overnight Road Closure – 14th to 17th July
To facilitate the establishment of a site compound for the Stockwell Street Avenues project, the following road closure will be required to allow for the transfer of cabins into a disused railway arch, located on the south side of Bridgegate:
- Bridgegate Road Closure – Between Stockwell Street and King Street, in effect from 0100 hours until 0600 hours on each day between Tuesday 14th and Friday 17th July 2026.
Access to Howard Street and Goosedubbs will still be possible via Stockwell Street, however no access will be permitted to Bridgegate at the southern extents of either road. The main diversion route will be via Stockwell Street northbound, Trongate, and Saltmarket. The diversion route for Stockwell Street southbound vehicles will be via Howard Street, Dunlop Street, Clyde Street, then via the main Stockwell Street northbound, Trongate, and Saltmarket diversion. In order to facilitate the diversion, the following suspension will be in effect:
- Stockwell Street Northbound Bus, Taxi and Cycle Lane Suspension – All northbound vehicles will be permitted to use the northbound bus lane on Stockwell Street for the duration that this Order is in effect.
The Stockwell Street southbound bus gate will remain in effect throughout, as normal, allowing authorised vehicles only (buses, taxis and cycles) continued access to Victoria Bridge/Gorbals Street. For further information please contact citydeal@glasgow.gov.uk. Information provided by Glasgow City Council
Public Consultation - Clyde Mission Strategic Masterplan
Public Consultation – Clyde Mission Strategic Masterplan
Led by Glasgow City Region and Argyll and Bute Council, the Clyde Mission programme seeks to revitalise the River Clyde corridor with a key aim of addressing the challenges posed while capitalising on the many opportunities presented by the river corridor.
The online survey on the Clyde Mission Strategic Masterplan will be open until midnight on Tuesday the 21st of July 2026.
With information about the history of the river and Clyde Mission itself, the survey provides the opportunity to input priorities and ideas into the Strategic Masterplan being developed during 2026.
Once completed, the masterplan will set out a vision and recommendations for the future of the river including a prioritised long-list of strategic projects and programmes along with proposals for future investment and implementation.
It will focus on high-level ambitions and activities and will be the culmination of engagement with key stakeholders and communities along the river.
The survey sets out details of the emerging masterplan, including core principles and themes developed to help to shape and prioritise activities that will eventually be recommended, to ensure these address long-term transformation and impact. Twenty potential signature locations have also been identified which show strong potential for high‑impact change, from regeneration, housing and economic growth to environmental improvements and better access to the river.
You can access the survey at: Clyde Mission Strategic Masterplan
Road Closures - July
Road Closures – July
Its a busy month in Glasgow, with Pride, Merchant City Festival, Mens 10K and the Commonwealth Games all taking place and impacting on roads around the city. The affected roads in our area are listed below:
- Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th July – Boyne Parade
- Sunday 12th July – Mens and Womens 10K
- Saturday 18th July – Pride Festival
- Thursday 23rd – Sunday 26th July – Merchant City Festival Weekend 1
- Friday 31st July – Sunday 2nd August – Merchant City Festival Weekend 2
Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th July – Boyne Parade
No waiting or loading or unloading 4.00pm on 3rd July 2026 to 4pm on 4th July
- Bell Street between Albion Street and Watson Street
- Greendyke Street between Saltmarket and Turnbull Street
- High Street for its full length
- Ingram Street between Shuttle Street and High Street
- London Road between James Morrison Street and Saltmarket
- Saltmarket for its full length
- Howard Street for its full length
Prohibition of vehicle movements – 5.00am to 4.00pm on 4th July
- Bell Street between Albion Street and Watson Street
- Bridgegate between King Street and Saltmarket
- College Street at its junction with High Street
- Gallowgate between Trongate and Watson Street
- Greendyke Street between Saltmarket and Turnbull Street
- High Street for its full length
- Ingram Street between Shuttle Street and High Street
- King Street (southbound only), between Bridgegate and Osbourne Street
- London Road between James Morrison Street and Saltmarket
- Parsonage Row at its junction with High Street
- Saltmarket for its full length
- St Andrews Street for its full length
- Trongate between Albion Street and High Street
Sunday 12th July – Mens and Womens 10K
No waiting and no loading or unloading restrictions from 3.00pm on 11th July to 4.00pm on the 12th July, and prohibition of vehicle movements from 5.00am to 4.00pm on the 12 July
- Argyle Street, between Hope Street and Queen Street
- Albion Street, between George Street and Ingram Street
- Bridgegate,between Kings Street and Saltmarket
- Broomielaw, (Westbound), between Glasgow Bridge and Brown Street
- Buchanan Street, between Argyle Street Nelson Mandela Place
- Candleriggs, for its entire length
- Clyde Street, between Saltmarket and Bridegate
- Crown Street, for its entire length
- George Square (north side), for its entire length
- George Street between George Square and High Street
- Greendyke Street, for its entire length (westbound closed)
- High Street, between Gallowgate and Saltmarket (Southbound closed)
- Ingram Street, between Albion Street and Montrose Street
- Jamaica Street between Argyle Street and Midland Street
- King Street, between Kings Street car park and Bridgegate (Southbound closed)
- King Street, between Parnie Street and Trongate
- King George the V Bridge for its entire length
- Midland Street for its entire length
- Oswald Street, for its entire length
- Saltmarket, for its entire length
- St Vincent Place, for its entire length
- Trongate, for its entire length
- West George Street between West Nile Street and George Square
18th July – Pride Festival
Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading 3.00pm on the 17th July until 11.59pm on the 18th July
- Brunswick Street for its full length
- Bell Street between Candleriggs and Walls Street
- Garth Street for its full length
- Hutcheson Street for its full length
- Wilson Street between Glassford Street and Candleriggs⠀
Prohibition of vehicle movements 6.00am on the 18th July until 11.59pm on the 18th July
- Brunswick Street for its full length
- Bell Street between Candleriggs and Walls Street
- Garth Street for its full length – local access to resident parking
- Hutcheson Street for its full length
- Wilson Street between Glassford Street and Candleriggs
22nd – 26th July and 31st July – 2nd August – Merchant City Festival
Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading from 3pm on the 22nd July until 11.59pm on the 26th July
- Brunswick Street between its termination point (dead end) and Wilson Street
Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading from 3pm on the 23rd July until 11.59pm on the 26th July, and from 3pm on the 30th July until 11.59pm on the 2nd August
- Bell Street between Candleriggs and Walls Street
- Brunswick Street for its full length
- Candleriggs for its full length
- Garth Street for its full length
- Hutcheson Street for its full length
- Wilson Street between Glassford Street and Candleriggs
Prohibition of vehicle movements 6.00am on the 23rd July until 11.59pm on the 26th July 2026
- Brunswick Street between its termination point (dead end) and Wilson Street
Prohibition of vehicle movements 6.00am on the 24th July until 11.59pm on the 26th July 2026, and from 6.00am on the 31st July until 11.59pm on the 2nd August
- Bell Street between Candleriggs and Walls Street
- Brunswick Street for its full length
- Candleriggs for its full length
- Garth Street for its full length
- Hutcheson Street for its full length
- Wilson Street between Glassford Street and Candleriggs
Chapter One - a New Chapter in Glasgow's Retail History
Chapter One – a new Chapter in Glasgow’s Retail History
Milly Cooke is writing another chapter in Glasgow’s retail history.
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) opened its first bookshop in the country last November. It is the charity’s first presence in Glasgow city centre.
Located at Glasgow Cross, Chapter One has several thousand books for sale at an average of under a fiver each, plus a number of new titles. Stock and displays are refreshed regularly.
Customers can browse in a comfortable, relaxing setting over a cup of coffee or tea.
“We’re always looking for donations in aid of a great cause,” says Manager Milly, who’s originally from Exeter. “Our location in the heart of Merchant City is perfect, there’s a great buzz in the area, and we’re filling a gap by providing a stylish, spacious, welcoming place for people to choose their next read.”
CHSS is Scotland’s largest health charity. Every day in Scotland more than 30 people will have a stroke or heart attack, 16 will be diagnosed with heart failure and another 16 will be diagnosed with coronary heart disease.
Check out Chapter One on Instagram at chapter_one_CHSS or email trongateshop@chss.org.uk.