Latest news with #AnSgàilean
STV News
01-05-2025
- Business
- STV News
Work to transform Hielanman's Umbrella set to begin
Work to transform Hielanman's Umbrella at Central Station is due to start in August with a new look on the way, harking back to the 1950s. The historic area under the railway bridge on Argyle Street will see shopfronts being improved, new lighting and possible neon art installations inspired by signs displayed during that decade. The Central Station sign is also to be replaced with a new font and additionally the Gaelic word for umbrella 'An Sgàilean' may be displayed or instead Scotland's Railway'. The font would possibly resemble that seen in 1950. LDRS The Hielanman's Umbrella refurbishment LDRS A statement on the plans said the designs would also be sympathetic to homeless people who use the space after feedback during a consultation. Network Rail is to deliver the project after a contractor is hired with the council to make a financial contribution. Councillors were given an update on the revamp at a committee last week as part of a report on the city centre strategy. Councillor Anthony Carroll asked how the work would tie in with the Argyle Street Avenues project at last week's economy, housing, transport and regeneration city policy committee An official said: 'Work on the Hielanman's Umbrella are due to begin around August this year. The work on the Avenues are due to finish around the same time. We are cognisant of the dependences of both projects. ' The committee was given a progress report on the city centre strategy – laying out work taking place. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Iconic Glasgow landmark set for major revamp this summer
Pictures show the plans for the major transformation AN ICONIC Glasgow landmark is set to undergo a major transformation as works get started this summer. The Hielanman's Umbrella at Central Station will get a revamp in August. 4 The Hielanman's Umbrella at Central Station is set to get a major revamp Credit: Alamy 4 Shopfronts will boast bright red, green and blue paint and new dynamic lighting will be installed to brighten up the area Credit: dressfortheweather 4 The Central Station sign will also be replaced with a new font Credit: dressfortheweather The shops underneath the Umbrella will be given a fresh look, with handpainted signs and a bright colour scheme. Shopfronts will boast bright red, green and blue paint and new dynamic lighting will be installed to brighten up the area. The Central Station sign will also be replaced with a new font, the Glasgow Times reports. And the Gaelic word for umbrella, 'An Sgàilean', may be displayed or instead 'Scotland's Railway'. The font could resemble the style back in the 1950s. Council chiefs believe the revamp could bring more punters to the area and support businesses in the city. A statement on the plans said designs would be sympathetic to homeless people who use the space following feedback during a consultation. Network Rail will take on the project once a contractor is hired, with Glasgow City Council to make a financial contribution. Councillors were given an update at a committee last week as part of a report on the city centre strategy. The Victorian-style structure features a glass-walled bridge for platforms at Glasgow Central station. New £18m Scots train station near Glasgow set to open next year It got its name in the aftermath of the Highland clearances when displaced Scots travelled to Glasgow to find work. It got its name after many would use the bridge to seek shelter from the weather. Many highlanders would meet under the bridge during the day and at weekends to keep in touch with old pals who had also moved to the city. The street underneath the bridge is filled with bars, takeaways and shops.
The Herald Scotland
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Glasgow's Hielanman's Umbrella set for major revamp
The Central Station sign is also to be replaced with a new font and additionally, the Gaelic word for umbrella, 'An Sgàilean', may be displayed or instead 'Scotland's Railway'. The font would possibly resemble that seen in 1950. A statement on the plans said the designs would also be sympathetic to homeless people who use the space after feedback during a consultation. (Image: Glasgow City Council) Network Rail is to deliver the project after a contractor is hired, with the council to make a financial contribution. Councillors were given an update on the revamp at a committee last week as part of a report on the city centre strategy. Councillor Anthony Carroll asked how the work would tie in with the Argyle Street Avenues project at last week's economy, housing, transport and regeneration city policy committee An official said: 'Work on the Hielanman's Umbrella are due to begin around August this year. The work on the Avenues are due to finish around the same time. We are cognisant of the dependences of both projects. ' The committee was given a progress report on the city centre strategy, laying out work taking place.
Glasgow Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Hielanman's Umbrella at Glasgow Central Station to be revamped
The historic area under the railway bridge on Argyle Street will see shopfronts being improved, new lighting and possible neon art installations inspired by signs displayed during that decade. The Central Station sign is also to be replaced with a new font and additionally, the Gaelic word for umbrella, 'An Sgàilean', may be displayed or instead 'Scotland's Railway'. The font would possibly resemble that seen in 1950. A statement on the plans said the designs would also be sympathetic to homeless people who use the space after feedback during a consultation. (Image: Glasgow City Council) Network Rail is to deliver the project after a contractor is hired, with the council to make a financial contribution. Councillors were given an update on the revamp at a committee last week as part of a report on the city centre strategy. Councillor Anthony Carroll asked how the work would tie in with the Argyle Street Avenues project at last week's economy, housing, transport and regeneration city policy committee An official said: 'Work on the Hielanman's Umbrella are due to begin around August this year. The work on the Avenues are due to finish around the same time. We are cognisant of the dependences of both projects. ' The committee was given a progress report on the city centre strategy, laying out work taking place.
