Talisman: Pictures as Glasgow pub is torn to ground

Developers were pictured at the site of the former Talisman pub in Springburn this afternoon. 

It comes shortly after officers at Glasgow City Council recently agreed to explore a compulsory purchase order on the land, which had been lying derelict for over two decades. 

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The local authority faced years of pressure from the community to take action over the grounds, which they described as a "visual and environmental blight".

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Springburn/Robroyston man Graham Campbell said: "The Talisman was the very symbol of total neglect and lack of respect for the residents of Balgaryhill Road having to look at that monstrosity all this time.

"Getting the Talisman down is only the first step in the recovery of our community. I'm so excited that the pressure we put on the owners, working alongside locals these last six years, has finally paid off. The Talisman is coming down as promised, and it's about time." 

Currently, it is unclear will happen to the land. Former owner Mr Mirza had been granted planning permission to create a retail centre but proposals had been stalled.

The Springburn Regeneration Forum, led by Springburn Community Council, previously called on the space to be redeveloped.