Glasgow From Above

A STUNNING VISUAL RECORD OF 21ST CENTURY GLASGOW FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE

Glasgow From Above offers a unique perspective of Glasgow’s ever-changing 21st century skyline and rich architectural heritage, captured through a series of impressive aerial images by talented photographer Alistair Leith. Drone photography offers a fresh viewpoint on the city, highlighting urban regeneration, emerging routes and connections, and newly developed peripheral residential areas from the past 25 years since the Millennium. From the ornate heritage buildings to contemporary architectural responses, every image captures the sculptural details and multi-layered cityscapes in breathtaking detail. The city skyline and the landscape beyond are captured through Glasgow’s dramatic seasonal changes in light.

The accompanying text by Glasgow-born architect Rosalie Menon discusses the evolution of the city’s urban environment, contextualising it within Glasgow’s rich Victorian heritage and post-industrial challenges. This narrative focuses not only on the city centre but also covers over 20 of the surrounding neighbourhoods, highlighting their role in the evolution of greater Glasgow. Abstracted maps of each district outline new developments while referencing their historical roots. Published by EatSleepArchitecture, this creative collaboration will appeal to those new to the city as well as to those who have witnessed its evolution since it celebrated the City of Architecture and Design festival over 25 years ago.