The Bowline, Bowling Harbour Regeneration, Glasgow Landscaping Renovation, Scottish Architecture, Photography
Bowling Harbour Regeneration near Glasgow
7 Jan 2022
Design: rankinfraser landscape architecture
Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

photo © Keith Hunter
The Bowline at Bowling Harbour Regeneration
Bowling Harbour?s viaduct swing bridge was originally constructed in 1896 to carry the Caledonian and Dunbartonshire Railway over the Forth & Clyde Canal. Following the closure of the Forth and Clyde Canal in 1963 and the Lanarkshire and Dunbartonshire Railway in 1964 the historically industrial area of Bowling Harbour fell into disrepair, losing its vibrant, bustling industry.

photo © Keith Hunter
Identified in the early 2010s as a key regeneration opportunity by West Dunbartonshire Council; Scottish Canals, the custodian of the canal assets, worked with the local community and local authority to develop an award-winning masterplan for regeneration in the area.
photo © Peter Sandground
Transformation works in the area commenced in 2014, including the refurbishment of the redundant railway arches into commercial units, bringing jobs and amenities to the local community.

photo © Keith Hunter
New destination businesses are thriving in these units including cafes, a cycle shop, gift shop and activity centre offering a range of land and water-based activities for all ages. The railway arch refurbishment also uncovered the historic mechanisms for operating the swin...