| Architect |
Richard Horden
- Buro Happold engineers |
| Date
Built |
Opened 2001 |
| Location |
50 Pacific
Quay |
| Description |
|
The Glasgow
Tower is part of the Glasgow Science Centre
development on Pacific Quay in the city's
west end. At 127m it is the tallest
freestanding structure in Scotland. It
also holds the Guinness World Record as the
tallest fully rotating tower in the
world. The whole tower was designed to
rotate in the wind.  The Science Centre's website says that, "... The Glasgow Tower experience starts down on the ground, where you can learn about the history of Glasgow and the site on which the Tower is built. View archive images while you journey through a timeline tunnel, highlighting key events in the city over the past 100 years. You’ll arrive at a five-metre long map of the Clyde where you can see historic images and watch footage of how the local area has changed over the years. Glasgow Tower pushes the boundaries of engineering and our people will be on hand to give you an insight into the complex design and incredible science behind the revolutionary structure. Take the 2.5 minute journey to the Tower cabin and enjoy unrivalled panoramic views of the city, the Clyde and the landscapes beyond."    |
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Glasgow
Tower, Pacific Quay, Glasgow
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