A bid to get listed status for four multi-storey blocks that are earmarked for demolition has failed.

The 23-storey towers at Wyndford in the Maryhill area are planned to come down and be replaced with low-rise social housing.

Campaigners have been attempting to save the flats using various routes including achieving listed status and by occupation.

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Historic Environment Scotland, however, said it has assessed the flats and they do not meet the criteria.

It said the specific tests of being considered of special architectural or historic interest do not apply.

Historic Environment Scotland stated: “We assessed the four high-rise blocks at Wyndford Road, Maryhill.

“Our assessment found that the buildings do not meet the criteria of special architectural or historic interest required for listing.

 “While the blocks have some importance in the context of post-war housing provision, our assessment concludes that they are not early, unusual or rare examples of their building type and that they have also been substantially remodelled.”

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Landlord, Wheatley Homes Glasgow has welcomed the decision.

Bernadette Hewitt, Wheatley Homes Glasgow tenant chair said: “This decision will be warmly welcomed by the overwhelming majority of tenants at Wyndford who are fully behind our plans to invest £73 million transforming their community.

“At every stage of this process, the voice and wishes of tenants need to be heard. Tenants have told us they want larger, family homes built in Wyndford which are more energy-efficient and cheaper to run.

“The tenants’ Future Focus group will now double its efforts and work with award-winning architects to help shape the exciting plans for the new-look community.”

It said it will progress with its plan to demolish the 600 flats and invest £73m in the community, including building 300 new homes on the site.