The present building was designed and built in 1802-5 by David Hamilton and major reconstruction work by John Baird in 1876 resulted in today's impressive interior, with its elegant hall and staircase. Here is a typical Victorian tenement flat of 1892, a fascinating time capsule of the first half of the 20th century. The Maxwell family is known to have been established at Pollok from the mid 13th-century. Holmwood has been described as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's finest domestic design. It was built in 1857-8 for James Couper who, with his brother Robert, owned Millholm Paper Mills on the banks of the River Cart.
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Distances by road will be longer. A 5.5m refurbishment, completed May 2000 has restored this Victorian townhouse with a new stylish and sophisticated ambience. Increased guest facilities for all bedrooms, including new studio rooms, family rooms and beautiful suites. Located on Hill Street, the Travelodge at Glasgow Central provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the city centre. A comfortable modern hotel situated right in the heart of Glasgow.