... to private property developers. The Kelvin Hall was built in 1927 and the red sandstone building has been a landmark ever since. It hosts major sporting events and the Museum of Transport is the most popular attraction of its type in the UK. The Council has a proposal to sell the building to a developer who would create high-value housing on the four acre site, retaining the facade of the building and using the money receive from the sale to help fund a new transport museum and visitor attraction in Glasgow Harbour Project. However, this issue arousing much controversy and local opposition from the public and the member of the Scottish Parliament. In 2001, Sandra White (MSP) has submitted for debate her motion on the threat by Glasgow City Council to sell off the Kelvin Hall to private developers. In session 2002/3, the Scottish Executive clarify that there are no plans to ...

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