New book documents Glasgow’s transformation over the past 25 years with stunning photography from Alistair Leith
A new book has been launched to celebrate Glasgow’s architectural evolution since the turn of the millennium, featuring stunning photography from Alistair Leith, Head of Submissions at GRAHAM Building North.
Stunning Drone Photography
Authored by architect and academic Rosalie Menon with drone photography captured by Alistair Leith, Glasgow From Above documents the physical transformation of the city centre and 20 surrounding neighbourhoods. It is the only book of its kind dedicated solely to Glasgow’s post-2000 urban change, contextualising new developments alongside the city’s historical fabric.
Captivating Commentary
The 250-page book features colour photography, annotated maps, and accessible commentary. Themes include regeneration, infrastructure, and city planning. Each chapter presents a visual narrative of a neighbourhood, viewed from above, tracing the city’s expansion, renewal, and evolving identity.
Rosalie, senior academic at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, said:
“From an aerial perspective, you begin to understand the city’s patterns—its connections, its growth, and its complexity. Collaborating with Alistair has been a way to reframe familiar places and highlight the value of documenting our built environment in a time of change.”
“Glasgow has a truly stunning architectural legacy—from its rich Victorian heritage to the contemporary developments shaping its skyline today. By capturing the changes since 2000 from above, we hope to offer a fresh appreciation of Glasgow’s built environment and its unique blend of history and transformation.”
Alistair Leith, who brings nearly 30 years of experience in Glasgow’s construction industry, said:
“The city has changed massively over the last 25 years and I’ve been very lucky to have been involved with quite a few big projects, like Buchanan Wharf, Candleriggs and Central Quay. I feel a very personal connection to the buildings I’ve been involved with myself.”
“I absolutely love working in the construction industry. I know about most of the new buildings that have gone up in Glasgow, who built them and the architects who worked on them.”