The Duchy of Tradgardland: Buildings

Thursday, 9 November 2023

I like a wander about , a dérive. I particularly like to look at buildings.Recently on such travels l saw these interesting buildings-

The one above is near an entrance to Kelvingrove park. It is a quirky structure with an arts and crafts vibe.

Here is a link to a fascinating leaflet about the history of the park-

Thrill at the monorail over the river Kelvin in 1911 and other undreamed of delights, a fascinating leaflet

These photos are of a modern chapel built onto Georgian houses in George Square, Edinburgh ,by the Dominicans.

Some further info here-

Jim Duncan Wargamer9 November 2023 at 10:49
Many years ago my office was on the south side of George Square so faced onto the buildings above.

It was often visited by a Dominican priest in full robes on a very underpowered moped and he would go 'put-put-put' up and down the square on a regular basis.
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Anonymous9 November 2023 at 12:44
That’s a splendid looking former toilet block! It seems to be a thing these days to convert them to cafes.
The park looks a great place for a walk.
Chris/Nundanket
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Anonymous15 November 2023 at 06:50
A lovely place and splendid building. Just by my place of study there is another former toilet block turned into a cafe. I recall seeing on Grand Designs (?) a former men’s toilet in central London turned into a wee dwelling. You went down the stairs to it and it had retained the glass roof bricks for light.
Alan Tradgardland
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