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The Finnieston Crane on the Clyde, reflected in the water beside the SEC Armadillo's domed roof.
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Finnieston Crane

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The big cantilever crane on the Clyde at Finnieston has not lifted anything since the 1980s, and it is one of the most photographed sights in Glasgow, along with the Duke of Wellington 's cone.

Built in 1931 to swing locomotives from the works onto ships for the empire, it stands 53 metres over the river next to the Armadillo and the Hydro, lit at night and reflected in the water. You cannot go inside it, but you can walk the quay beneath it and look up, then carry on along the Clyde to the Riverside Museum or cross the Squinty Bridge to the Science Centre. It looks its best at dusk from the south bank.

Close by
  1. Arching Clyde Arc bridge spans the River Clyde beside Glasgow's riverside buildingsThe Clyde ArcUnder a mile2 min by road
  2. A pasta dish with herbs beside glasses of wine.La Fiorentina RistoranteA Tuscan and Italian restaurant at the Paisley Road Toll since 1989, marrying Italian cooking to Scottish seasonal produce.Under a mile3 min by road
  3. Faded "Wm Cook & Sons, Glasgow Ltd" lettering on a red brick warehouseFinniestonUnder a mile3 min by road
  4. Spin Pottery's pale blue studio in the Hidden Lane, plants at the door.Spin PotteryAn independent pottery studio in the Hidden Lane in Finnieston, making its own ceramics and running wheel-throwing classes.Under a mile3 min by road
  5. A flowery teapot, china cups and a scone with jam and cream.The Hidden Lane TearoomA vintage tearoom down the Hidden Lane in Finnieston, with home baking, loose leaf tea, scones and afternoon tea on tiered stands.Under a mile3 min by road
  6. Candlelit tables in a room of dark wood and mirrors.The FinniestonA seafood restaurant and gin bar in a small blue building on Argyle Street, a drovers' tavern around 1800, with over sixty gins.Under a mile3 min by road
Directions
The Hidden Lane in Finnieston, studios along a cobbled lane.AttractionsThe Hidden Lane0.7 miles
Small plates of spiced dishes and slaw on a table.RestaurantsKelvingrove Café0.8 miles
Scallops browned in a small cast-iron pan on a white plate.RestaurantsCrabshakk0.8 miles
A croqueta with a spoonful of sauce on a dark plate.RestaurantsRioja0.8 miles
The Six by Nico sign over a dark stone doorway.RestaurantsSix by Nico0.8 miles
The 78's black and white front with tables on the pavement.RestaurantsThe 780.8 miles
Ox and Finch's dark front with its name over the window.RestaurantsOx and Finch0.8 miles
The curved glass end of the Glasgow Science Centre and the Glasgow Tower against a pale sky.AttractionsGlasgow Science Centre and Planetarium0.9 miles
A roast with vegetables and sides laid out on a dark table.RestaurantsTwo Fat Ladies at The Buttery0.9 miles
Stay nearby

Places to stay near Finnieston Crane, and when each is next free.

A grey sofa with cushions sits before a black and white kitchen, a framed print on the wall to the left.Moment Blythswood Street
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Glasgow
  • A mile from Finnieston Crane
Check datesCrossbasket Castle, GlasgowCrossbasket Castle
  • To stay
  • In Glasgow
  • 8 miles from Finnieston Crane
Check datesA grey corner sofa with cushions and a sheepskin throw sits before a shelf of books and a round mirror, a wood burning stove and log store to the right.Talli House
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Dunlop
  • 11 miles from Finnieston Crane
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