Tenants from GHA’s sheltered housing complexes enjoyed a sneak preview of Glasgow’s newest tourist attraction.

More than 150 senior citizens were given a behind-the-scenes tour of the Riverside Museum on the banks of the River Clyde weeks before its official opening on 21 June.

They were among the first visitors to see the huge collection of steam trains, trams, vintage cars, bikes and ship models.

The £74million building is the state-of-the-art replacement for the former Museum of Transport. The Riverside Museum is run by Glasgow Life on behalf of Glasgow City Council.

May Baird, 77, from GHA’s Anniesland Crescent sheltered housing complex, said: “The museum is absolutely smashing, especially the tram cars. I used to stay in Maryhill and used to ride on them when I was young. It’s great to see them again.”


Lorraine McLaren, GHA’s Neighbourhood Renewal Manager, said: “It was a fantastic trip down memory lane for our residents.

"They had so many great stories to tell from when they were growing up. We are really delighted Glasgow Life has given us the opportunity to visit the new Riverside Museum. It was a great day for all.”

Chair of Glasgow Life, Councillor George Redmond, said: “The old Museum of Transport held a very special place in the hearts of the people of Glasgow because of their real emotional connection with its collection.

“We are delighted that senior citizens who are GHA tenants were among the first to see its new home in the stunning Riverside Museum, which will bring the collection to life in a way like never before.”

Nearly 300 members of the Silver Deal Active programme, which provides free exercise and art classes for the over-60s in Glasgow, will also be given a tour of the museum before its grand opening.

Silver Deal Active is a partnership between GHA, Glasgow Life and the North-East and South Community Health and Care Partnerships.