Argyle Building, Glasgow

Name: Argyle Building
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#288 among attractions in Glasgow

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The Argyle Building is a mid-rise residential skyscraper in the Anderston district within the centre of Glasgow, Scotland. Started in 2005 and completed in 2008, it is among the highest buildings currently standing within the city's central area and occupies a prominent spot next to the Kingston Bridge and the M8 motorway. It can be seen prominently in the background of BBC Scotland television news bulletins. ()

Completed: 2008 (16 years ago)Height: 203 ftFloors: 21Coordinates: 55°51'35"N, 4°16'4"W

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City Centre (Anderston)Glasgow United Kingdom

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Argyle Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: O2 ABC Glasgow, Sub Club, The Classic Grand, King Tut's Wah Wah Hut.

0.4 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow
12 min walk • The O2 ABC Glasgow is a prominent entertainment venue located in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland, known for hosting a diverse array of live performances and night-time events. Housed in a historic building that has evolved through various incarnations, the O2 ABC stands...
0.4 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Sub Club, Glasgow
11 min walk • Sub Club, nestled in the heart of Glasgow's bustling city center, is a beacon of the underground music scene and one of the longest-running nightclubs in the world. With a history spanning over three decades, this intimate venue, known for its unparalleled sound system...
0.4 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Classic Grand, Glasgow
11 min walk • The Classic Grand is a vibrant beacon of nightlife nestled in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland. This bustling night club has carved out a reputation as one of the city's premier destinations for live music, themed club nights, and a variety of entertainment events.
~1230 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
6 min walk • King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, also known as King Tut's, is a live music venue and bar on St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland. It is owned and managed by Glasgow-based gig promoters DF Concerts. The Glasgow live music venue takes its name from a club in New York that hosted music, comedy and performing arts events in the 1980s.
~1380 ftSE
Bridge
Tradeston Bridge, Glasgow
7 min walk • The Tradeston Bridge is a pedestrian bridge across the River Clyde in Glasgow which opened on 14 May 2009.
~1640 ftNW
Church
The Pyramid at Anderston, Glasgow
8 min walk • The Pyramid at Anderston is a community-owned centre for the people of Anderston in Glasgow, which uses the building of the former Anderston Kelvingrove Parish Church.
0.4 miS
Bridge
Kingston Bridge, Glasgow
10 min walk • The Kingston Bridge is a balanced cantilever dual-span ten lane road bridge made of triple-cell segmented prestressed concrete box girders crossing the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland.
~1930 ftN
Church
Adelaide Place Baptist Church, Glasgow
10 min walk • Adelaide Place Baptist Church is a Scottish Baptist church in a Category B listed building in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow. The name "Adelaide Place" is taken from the former name of this part of Bath Street. The church was founded in 1829 and the present church building dates from 1877.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
George V Bridge, Glasgow
11 min walk • George V Bridge is a three-arched road bridge over the River Clyde in the city centre of Glasgow, Scotland, named after King George V.
~1130 ftN
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Vincent Street Church, Glasgow
6 min walk • St. Vincent Street Church is a Presbyterian church on St. Vincent Street in Glasgow, Scotland. It was designed by Alexander Thomson and built from 1857 to 1859 for the former United Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
~1980 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
King's Theatre, Glasgow
10 min walk • The King's Theatre is located in Glasgow, Scotland. It was built for Howard & Wyndham Ltd under its chairman Baillie Michael Simons as a sister theatre of their Theatre Royal in the city and was designed by Frank Matcham, opening in 1904.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Argyle Building?

Nearby attractions include Anderston Centre, Glasgow (3 min walk), St. Vincent Street, Glasgow (4 min walk), St Vincent Street Church, Glasgow (6 min walk), St Columba Church of Scotland, Glasgow (6 min walk).

How to get to Argyle Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Argyle Building:

Bus

Argyle Street / Oak Street • Lines: c1 (1 min walk)
Waterloo Street / Pitt Street • Lines: 500 (3 min walk)

Train

Anderston (3 min walk)
Glasgow Central Low Level (8 min walk)

Metro

St Enoch • Lines: Subway (13 min walk)
Buchanan Street • Lines: Subway (15 min walk)