Science centres · Central Scotland
Glasgow Tower
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Glasgow Tower (formerly known as the Millennium Tower) is a 127 metres (417 ft) free-standing landmark observation tower located on the south bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, and is part
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ibrox · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Glasgow Tower, the nearest railway station is Ibrox, located 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is G51 1EA. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Glasgow Tower (formerly known as the Millennium Tower) is a 127 metres (417 ft) free-standing landmark observation tower located on the south bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, and is part of the Glasgow Science Centre complex. It holds a Guinness World Record for being the tallest fully rotating freestanding structure in the world, in which the whole structure is capable of rotating 360 degrees. The Glasgow Tower is currently the tallest building in Glasgow and Scotland, and has held these records since its completion in 2001. It was designed by architect Richard Horden in 1992 and was initially proposed as a landmark for the city, with a proposal to build the tower in city's St Enoch Square. It was later decided that, due to its "unique design", it would be constructed to accompany the Glasgow Science Centre complex instead.
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Official information
Glasgow Tower is part of the Glasgow Science Centre, offering educational experiences and interactive exhibits. Visitors can explore various scientific themes and participate in hands-on activities designed to inspire curiosity and learning.
From the Wikipedia article
Glasgow Tower (formerly known as the Millennium Tower) is a 127 metres (417 ft) free-standing landmark observation tower located on the south bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, and is part of the Glasgow Science Centre complex. It holds a Guinness World Record for being the tallest fully rotating freestanding structure in the world, in which the whole structure is capable of rotating 360 degrees. The Glasgow Tower is currently the tallest building in Glasgow and Scotland, and has held these records since its completion in 2001. It was designed by architect Richard Horden in 1992 and was initially proposed as a landmark for the city, with a proposal to build the tower in city's St Enoch Square. It was later decided that, due to its "unique design", it would be constructed to accompany the Glasgow Science Centre complex instead.
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Background
History
The tower has been plagued by safety and engineering problems throughout its history. It missed its planned opening date in 2001. On 30 January 2005, ten people were trapped in the lifts and their rescue took over five hours. Following the incident, the tower re-opened on 21 December 2006. In September 2007, a charity abseiling event was held on Glasgow Tower. The Centre stated that 65,000 people have climbed the tower during its periods of operation. In August 2010, the tower closed again due to "technical issues stemming from its original design". The tower opened to the public again in July 2014, with new safety features and an updated interior. It now operates annually across the summer…
Architecture
]] The tower is in the shape of an aerofoil (as if a symmetrical aircraft wing had been set in the ground vertically), with 4 manually operated 6 kW motors to turn it into the wind to reduce wind resistance and improve stability through aerodynamic forces (wind split by the aerofoil applies an equal force to both sides of the structure, holding it in place). The tower, previously known as the Millennium Tower, was the winning design in an international competition to design a tower for the city centre of Glasgow. The original architectural design was by the architect Richard Horden, with engineering design by Buro Happold, but after commissioning the project was taken over by the Glasgow…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8592, -4.2961
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G51 1EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow South West
- Phone
- +44 141 420 5000
- Established
- 2001
- Nearest railway station
- Ibrox — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.glasgowsciencecentre.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Glasgow Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glasgow Tower?
- Glasgow Tower is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G51 1EA).
- What is Glasgow Tower?
- Glasgow Tower (formerly known as the Millennium Tower) is a 127 metres (417 ft) free-standing landmark observation tower located on the south bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, and is part
- How do I get to Glasgow Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Ibrox, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode G51 1EA.
- When was Glasgow Tower built?
- Built or established in 2001.
- How do I get to Glasgow Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Ibrox, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G51 1EA.