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Key Buildings In The Area

Finnieston Crane - This was built in 1931 to help load and unload goods from cargo ships. It was last used in 1988, however has become a significant part of Glasgow’s skyline.

OVO Hydro - The largest entertainment venue in Scotland with 14,300 seats, used for live entertainment. It was opened in 2013 and hosts big names including The Cure, Paolo Nutini and Florence & the Machine.

SEC Armadillo - Inspired by interlocking ship’s hulls and nicknamed ‘The Armadillo’ due to it’s resemblance of the animal. The live entertainment venue was opened in 1997 and has 3,000 seats. It hosts big names including Bob Dylan, Bono and Joe Lycett.

SEC Centre - Opened in 1985, this building is a venue for conferences and exhibitions alongside some live entertainment. It hosts events including craft fairs, the yearly IRN-BRU carnival and career fairs.

STV Studios - Main headquarters for STV, who have over 3.5 million viewers every month. Filming and office space which opened in 2006.

BBC Studios - Scottish headquarters for the BBC, with filming and office space. Opened in 2007, it is used for the filming of shows including Mrs Brown’s Boys, Richard Osman’s House of Games and Impossible.

Radisson RED - A 4-star, 174-room hotel located next to the North Rotunda.