On Tuesday 22nd January 2013, Govan Cross THI held it’s very first ‘Winter Warmer’ event in the Pearce Institute, Govan. Professor Stephen Driscoll, from Glasgow University Archaeology Department, kicked off the evening with a talk entitled ‘Romancing the Govan Stones: Archaeological … Continued
Achieving security for traders while also maintaining vibrant streets and thriving businesses is an important challenge. In recent years the solution to security concerns has often been to fit solid roller shutters across shopfronts, but this has contributed to the … Continued
Funds are now in place for the Langlands Path make over, with a site start anticipated in February 2013. The improvements, expected to cost around half a million to implement, will create a smoothly tarred walk and cycle way. Natural stone entrance ways at … Continued
Following months of planning, Govan’s first ‘Traditional Shopfront Improvement’ project is now on site. The project will restore the shopfront at 794 Govan Road to its original scale, proportion and detail, transforming it from its current run-down appearance to its … Continued
In June, Govan Cross Townscape Heritage Initiative took a day out to celebrate what’s best about Govan’s heritage and to share its investment plans with local residents. Over two hundred people enjoyed the event. Archive film footage of Old Govan, … Continued