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A PLAN to reopen some of the city's much-loved public buildings in the wake of the lifting of lockdown restrictions has been unveiled. Glasgow Life has outlined the dates it expects more than 90 venues to open, subject to local infection rates and Glasgow being in, or below, level three of the Scottish Government’s Covid-19 protection levels. The charity has already reopened 10 libraries and 14 outdoor sports venues including pitches, tennis, and bowls facilities, in line with ongoing Government guidance. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and the Emirates Arena a...

BBC News Published image captionKelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum will reopen with social distancing measures in place Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Riverside Museum, Emirates Arena and other public buildings are set to reopen from 26 April. Glasgow Life has announced opening dates for more than 90 city venues over the following weeks. The charity, which delivers culture and leisure services for Glasgow City Council, said visitor numbers would be restricted due to social distancing. The move comes as Covid lockdown restrictions are eased in Scotland. Glasgow Life said reopenings would b...

By Barbara Neilson of Glasgow City Archives Pollokshaws Burgh Hall. Pic courtesy of Glasgow City Archives GLASGOW as we know it today owes much of its character and reputation to the previously independent burghs which surrounded it. Calton in the east. Crosshill, Govanhill and Pollokshields in the south. Maryhill in the north-west. Anderston and Hillhead in the west. Each was absorbed into the growing city. Perhaps two of the most significant annexations were those of the twin shipbuilding dynamos of the Clyde: Govan and Partick, wh...