Fine open ironwork, Corinthian-like columns and a tall crown finial make the coronation bandstand a focal point within Stair Park.
Quick facts
- Date
- Cast in 1911; later restoration and relocation within the park
- Architect / designer
- Walter MacFarlane and Company, Saracen Foundry, Glasgow
- Type
- Ornamental octagonal cast-iron bandstand
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB45235)
- OS grid reference
- NX 06962 60673
Architecture and continuing use
Eight cast-iron columns carry traceried spandrels, a moulded cornice and boarded roof. A heraldic crest faces the park entrance, while railings and the combined cast- and wrought-iron finial complete the composition.
Its story
The Saracen Foundry made the bandstand for the coronation of George V in 1911. It was restored and moved within Stair Park in the late twentieth century and continues to support public events.
Why it is included
It is a high-quality product of Glasgow’s ironfounding industry and a surviving piece of civic leisure architecture.
What to notice
- Open traceried spandrels.
- Heraldic crest facing the park entrance.
- Tall crown finial above the shallow roof.
Reading the surroundings
The park is public open space. Events, sports and maintenance can affect access; use paths and respect temporary barriers.
Timeline
- Cast in 1911 The Saracen Foundry made the bandstand for the coronation of George V in 1911. It was restored and moved within Stair Park in the late twentieth century and continues to support public events.
- Present Public bandstand and community-event structure in Stair Park.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The HES description records a 1997 restoration process; present event use is occasional rather than continuous.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Stair Park Bandstand, LB45235 — Designation status, mapped location, construction phases, fabric, authorship and architectural or historical interest.
- National Lottery Heritage Fund: Stair Park bandstand — Restoration context, public significance and community use.
Location
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