Glasgow Tower was built in 2001
as part of the Science Centre on the south bank of the River Clyde, west of the
city centre. The entire tower rotates to give panoramic views of the city from
the viewing gallery. Sounds great eh? Well no. The bearing at the base of the
tower failed soon after opening causing the tower to be closed for two years.
In 2005 the lift failed with visitors having to be rescued by the fire brigade.
The tower was closed to the public in 2010 after further problems.
