Edit Sherbrooke Castle
PROBABLY the greatest example of the Baronial mansion in Glasgow is Sherbrooke Castle in Pollokshields on the south side of the city.
It was built in 1896 for John Morrison, one of the most important building contractors in Glasgow during Victorian and Edwardian times.
Morrison established a partnership with Thomas Mason in 1876. Among the many buildings that they were the main contractors for were the Royal Princesses' Theatre, now the Citizen's, in 1878, and the City Chambers during the 1880s.
Morrison's castle was designed by architects Robert Sandilands and John Thomson, the eldest son of Alexander 'Greek' Thomson.
It was built on the top of a rise well above road level and when it was finished it was a classic example of overly-grand style of the decadent middle-classes of the day.
Its overall effect was baronial in the extreme, every aspect of the design taken to its farthest extent.
The immense square tower is the most eye-catching and remains one of the best-known landmarks in Pollokshields today.
The grand central staircase with all the main rooms leading off on three sides is the most dramatically impressive aspect of the interior.
During the Second World War the castle was occupied by the Royal Navy and as a consequence it was the only property in the area to retain its iron railings - the rest were removed and melted down for the war effort.
After the war the castle was turned into the Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, a function it still serves.
It was built in 1896 for John Morrison, one of the most important building contractors in Glasgow during Victorian and Edwardian times.
Morrison established a partnership with Thomas Mason in 1876. Among the many buildings that they were the main contractors for were the Royal Princesses' Theatre, now the Citizen's, in 1878, and the City Chambers during the 1880s.
Morrison's castle was designed by architects Robert Sandilands and John Thomson, the eldest son of Alexander 'Greek' Thomson.
It was built on the top of a rise well above road level and when it was finished it was a classic example of overly-grand style of the decadent middle-classes of the day.
Its overall effect was baronial in the extreme, every aspect of the design taken to its farthest extent.
The immense square tower is the most eye-catching and remains one of the best-known landmarks in Pollokshields today.
The grand central staircase with all the main rooms leading off on three sides is the most dramatically impressive aspect of the interior.
During the Second World War the castle was occupied by the Royal Navy and as a consequence it was the only property in the area to retain its iron railings - the rest were removed and melted down for the war effort.
After the war the castle was turned into the Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, a function it still serves.
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