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Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
Have you spotted the 20 new Glasgow city centre trees?
The trees, funded through revenue from Low Emission Zone (LEZ) penalty charges, are part of Glasgow City Council's efforts to expand the urban canopy and improve environmental conditions in the area. Twenty large trees have been newly installed, and eight additional planters were moved from George Square to other locations while the square undergoes redevelopment. In total, 28 metal and stone planters are now in place across the city centre in locations including Trongate and outside the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA). Cllr Angus Millar, convener for city centre recovery, said: "These new urban trees are more than just a visual enhancement to our city centre – they represent our commitment to a greener, healthier, and more sustainable Glasgow. "By reinvesting Low Emission Zone penalty income into projects like this, we're not only improving the look and feel of our public spaces but also delivering real environmental benefits for our city centre and securing a positive legacy from our action to reduce air pollution." City centre tree planter on James Watt Street (Image: Glasgow City Council) Glasgow tree planter outside the GOMA (Image: Glasgow City Council) Read more: Prominent sports club bar and bistro in 'leafy West End' brought to market Major British institution with Glasgow branch to close more than 100 locations' Glasgow tree planter outside the Mercat (Image: Glasgow City Council) The planters feature a variety of trees, including birch, cherry blossom, and rowan. These trees are intended to improve the appearance of the city centre while also helping to address climate change. They do this by absorbing carbon dioxide, lowering air and surface temperatures, and filtering airborne pollutants. Other locations include Dundasvale Road, James Watt Street, Hope Street/Bothwell Street, the Mercat, Brunswick Street, Albion Street, Goosedubbs, Blythswood Square, and Dundas Lane.
The Guardian
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Selfies, tickets and perfect angles: tourism and smartphones in Barcelona
To visit Park Güell in Barcelona visitors often have to book their tickets a week in advance. Inside the park people appreciate their visit by taking pictures from every angle Photograph: Stefan Nieland A visitor at the Sagrada Familia taking a selfie. Photograph: Stefan Nieland Thousands of people gather in front of the Casa Battló on the Passeig de Gràcia to capture the moment when Barcelona turns on its Christmas lights Photograph: Stefan Nieland A woman takes pictures of seagulls near the Rambla del Mar wooden walkway Photograph: Stefan Nieland Josephine, a tourist from the US, has her picture taken in front of the mural called 'The World Begins With Every Kiss' Photograph: Stefan Nieland Visitors to the Sagrada Familia take pictures of the colourful windows Photograph: Stefan Nieland 'Inspired by the current global No 1 hit Debí tirar más fotos, which addresses the longing for missed moments and untaken pictures, I ask the question: do we lose the real experience if we are always on the hunt for the perfect picture? The photos invite us to think about whether we want to savour the moment through the screen or with our own senses' Photograph: Stefan Nieland Nicholas takes a picture of the Christmas decorations on Plaça Sant Jaume Photograph: Stefan Nieland People taking pictures of the sunset in Barcelona's port Photograph: Stefan Nieland The ' desfile de reyes ' celebrates the arrival of the three kings in Spain with parades Photograph: Stefan Nieland A woman takes pictures of her son who is playing with bubbles made by a street artist Photograph: Stefan Nieland A popular activity for tourists is going on the boats that you can rent for €7 (£6) for 30 minutes Photograph: Stefan Nieland A woman photographs the food selection at the famous Mercat de la Boqueria Photograph: Stefan Nieland A visitor to the Museo Nacional takes a picture of an artwork by the Spanish artist Feliu Elias. Photograph: Stefan Nieland A selfie-stick in front of the skyline of Barcelona on the rooftop of the Museo Nacional Photograph: Stefan Nieland Visitors to the Museo Nacional in Barcelona take pictures of the grand hall Photograph: Stefan Nieland People in the Parc de la Ciutadella having their pictures taken with birds. All around Barcelona there are often people who will sell you bird food so you can be photographed with their birds on your hand Photograph: Stefan Nieland Tourists taking photographs in the Parc del Laberint d'Horta Photograph: Stefan Nieland Visitors to the Museo Nacional sit on a platform inside the grand hall of the museum Photograph: Stefan Nieland Tourists taking pictures of each other in front of the cathedral of Barcelona Photograph: Stefan Nieland Robert, a tourist from Poland, takes a picture of the city skyline at the Bunkers del Carmel, a Barcelona viewpoint Photograph: Stefan Nieland
