I NOTE your report on a new plan is to be considered by Glasgow City Council to rejuvenate the Garnethill / Sauchiehall districts of Glasgow over the M8 and turn them into a garden city (“Why not enjoy a relaxing day in a park ... built over the M8”, The Herald, November 6).
I applaud this, but with one major caveat: does it include the demolition of Tay House, the monstrosity which spans the M8 at Charing Cross and which, for decades, has ruined the view between the Mitchell Library and Charing Cross mansions, two of Scotland's architectural delights?
It is, by repute, one of the few buildings the Queen has served comment upon and, for sure, it wasn't favourable.
I'm not a royalist in any sense but, in this case, she was surely correct. Get rid of one of the worst buildings in Scotland, if not in Europe. Then we can enjoy the view, city landscapes, gardens et al. Otherwise why bother?
Stewart Cruickshank,
42A Victoria Crescent Road,
Glasgow.
FRANK McAveety's plans and Susan Aiken’s guarded welcome should be applauded by all. These plans will revitalise neighbouring areas, bringing enhanced business, residential and tourist opportunities and hence council revenues. Removal of slip lanes will speed traffic through this congested section so it's win all round.
Let's put politics aside, unite behind it and make it happen. We can then extend it by dropping the M8 off its viaduct further east and reinvigorate St George's Cross, Cowcaddens and Port Dundas as well.
Mike Napthine,
17 Thorncliffe Gardens,
Glasgow.
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