Blue Sky Thinking

Over at our Glasgow offices today for a leadership and culture meeting today.

I am still amazed at this great weather we are having, although I suspect this is probably the last day before autumn starts properly. Oh well, it has been a good summer.

I am amazed at the variety of buildings in Buchanan Street, so many ornate buildings.

Buchanan Street was first feued in 1777 and was named after a wealthy Tobacco Lord, Andrew Buchanan of Buchanan, Hastie, & Co.

The first part of Buchanan Street from Argyle Street to Gordon Street was opened in 1780 and the remaining section in 1804. Initially, the street was occupied by a mixture of merchants’ villas, small holdings and some workshops but as the century progressed some very handsome buildings were erected, the first of significance being St George’s Church, now known as St. George’s-Tron Church, designed by William Stark and completed in 1808. Further fine buildings were added, including the Glasgow Stock Exchange in 1875-77, designed by John Burnet. The street acquired a reputation for elegance and specialty shopping which continues to this day.

I hope you have all had a good Wednesday.