Glasgow
Palace of Art Centre for Sports Excellence
Arts of the Martial Variety
10 Dumbreck Road
Bellahouston Park
Glasgow, G41 5BW
Nearest Train: Cessnock
Phone: +44 141 427 5776
This is the only building left from the 1938 Empire Exhibition and was designed by Lancelot Ross in 1937. It originally had galleries around a central sculpture courtyard and is now used as a sports centre by Glasgow City Council. The architect Thomas Tait was responsible for the overall design and layout but he is specifically remembered for Tait's Tower, which stood on Bellahouston Hill and could be seen from 100 miles away. Although intended as a permanent reminder of the exhibition, it was demolished in 1939 to prevent it becoming a target for bombers during World War Two. Inside, many of the arts on display are of the martial variety. There is a boxing gym, which is overseen by qualified experienced coaches, and there are also classes in fencing and judo. For those who prefer to steer clear of combat sports, there's gymnastics or table tennis.
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