RUNDOWN architectural masterpiece the Egyptian Halls has been named one of Europe’s most endangered buildings.

The Union Street gem, regarded by many as Alexander “Greek” Thomson’s finest work, is shortlisted for heritage organisation Europa Nostra’s seven ‘Most Endangered’ programme, a campaign to raise awareness and push for action on at risk monuments. Its upper floors have been empty for 40 years, with the building falling into decay.

The Alexander Thomson Society and the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings collaborated on the application to have the Egyptian Halls shortlisted.

Now, the organisations have until March, when Europa Nostra cuts its list from 14 to seven, to make the case for the famous building.

A petition, named Save Egyptian Halls, has been launched on change.org to drum up public support.

The Alexander Thomson Society now says the people of Glasgow must get behind the campaign to save the building.