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Glasgow Central Mosque Receives Prestigious Category-A Listing
Historic Environment Scotland granted the Glasgow Central Mosque a Category-A listing, recognizing its unique Islamic architecture, historical importance as Scotland's first purpose-built mosque, and its significant role in the Scottish Muslim community since its opening on May 18, 1984.
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OtherArts And CultureScotlandMuslim CommunityGlasgow Central MosqueCategory A ListingIslamic ArchitectureHistoric Environment Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland (Hes)Jamiat Ittehead Ul Muslimin (The Muslim Mission)Nhs Greater Glasgow And ClydeW.m. Copeland And AssociatesColeman Ballantine Partnership
- What factors contributed to the mosque's eventual construction and the long planning process?
- The Category-A listing recognizes the Glasgow Central Mosque's unique architectural design, reflecting Islamic traditions, and its role in the growth of Scotland's Muslim community. Its construction, spanning two phases and completed in 1984, marked a milestone for the community after decades of planning. The mosque's location on the former site of a whisky distillery adds another layer to its historical context.
- What are the potential long-term impacts of this listing on the mosque's preservation, community role, and public perception?
- The listing secures the mosque's preservation, highlighting its architectural merit and community value. This recognition could attract more visitors and funding for its upkeep. The mosque's continued community services, such as providing food parcels, further demonstrate its enduring importance to Glasgow's social fabric. The site's history, from a distillery to a significant religious building, reflects evolving urban landscapes.
- What is the significance of the Glasgow Central Mosque receiving a Category-A listing, and what are the immediate implications?
- The Glasgow Central Mosque, opened in 1984, has received a Category-A listing from Historic Environment Scotland for its architectural and historical significance. This designation covers the original mosque structure, including the courtyard, walls, and railings, excluding a later addition. The mosque, Scotland's largest, holds cultural and community importance, providing services like weekly food parcels to vulnerable groups.
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Direct Relevance
The listing of Glasgow Central Mosque as a category-A building acknowledges its architectural and historical significance within the urban landscape, contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage and the sustainable development of the city. The mosque's community initiatives, such as providing food parcels to vulnerable groups, also directly support sustainable community development.