Babbity Bowster Pub, Blackfriars Street Glasgow, Historic architecture photo, James Adam Architect Scotland
Babbity Bowster Glasgow : Building
Historic Merchant City Building on Blackfriars St, Strathclyde, western Scotland
post updated 12 December 2023 ; 2 September 2023
Location: 16-18 Blackfriars Street, Merchant City, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK
Architect: James Adam
Babbity Bowster image © Adrian Welch
Babbity Bowster
Renovated by Nicholas Groves-Raines, 1985
Contact Babbity Bowster: +44 (0)141 552 5055
Pub with beer garden in northeast part of Merchant City not far from George Square.
James Adam Architect
James Adam was brother of Scotland’s most famous ever architect Robert Adam.
An early James Adam House in the Merchant City, built in the 1790s. Originally forming the centre of a terrace, it was the only remaining building, completely derelict with the roof and top floor missing. Opened in 1985 this is now a thriving bar with a restaurant and guest rooms. It was awarded the Europa Nostra Silver Medal in 1986, RIAS Regeneration of Scotland Award in 1986 and a Civic Trust Award in 1987.
source: http://www.grovesrainesarchitects.com/projects/project/40
James Adam (1732-94) was a Scottish architect and furniture designer, but was often overshadowed by his older brother and business partner, Robert Adam. They were sons of architect William Adam. In 1758, Robert, James, and their younger brother William Adam started their business in London (living in Lower Grosvenor Street), focusing on designing complete schemes for the decoration and furnishing of houses.
source: wikipedia
Merchant City Buildings
Contemporary Glasgow Merchant City Architecture Designs – recent Strathclyde property selection from this website:
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Trades Hall, 85 Glassford Street, G1 1UH, Merchant City
Trades Hall
Ingram Square Flats, centre of the Merchant City
Ingram Square Flats
Glasgow Cross, Alba Town
picture from architect studio
Glasgow Cross
Italian Centre, 7 John Street, G1 1HP – north side of Ingram Street
photo © Adrian Welch
Italian Centre
Tontine Building, 20 Trongate, G1 5ES
image from GCC
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