To Reach
Having entered the building, continue forward to the reception desk. You will either be required to join one of the public tours of the building or, if you have other business within the building, you'll receive a pass.
Turn left, from Reception and continue, through the short corridor (including a steep ramp), to the foot of the Marble Staircase, go up a flight of steps, turn left (west) and go up another to the first floor. Turn left (south) follow the balustrade to the corner then turn left again (east). At the end of the balustrade, turn left (north) go up a flight of steps then turn left (west) and go up another flight to the second floor.
Layout
This floor is conveniently divided into three sections:
The Atrium around the Working Staircase
As you reach the top of the stairs (not for public use) you're facing west.
Going Clockwise from the Top of the Stairs
South Side
stairs coming up
door to the Councillors' Corridor
West Side
blank door
glass case containing gifts to the city
blank door, Lord Provost's personal assistant's office, sofa opposite
glass case containing gifts to the city
south entrance to the Council Chamber
North Side
ornate wall
pillar
passage north, towards Queen's Square
Pillar
ornate wall
East Side
blank door, opposite you as you come from the west
stair well surrounded by balustrade
Queen's Square
West Side, Going North from the Atrium around the Working Staircase
ornate sofa
glass case containing gifts to the city
ornate sofa
pillar
pillar
ornate wall
wall retreats west, bronze sculpture in corner
North Side
the atrium around the Marble Staircase
East Side
entrance to toilets
South Side
the atrium around the Working Staircase
The Atrium around the Marble Staircase
Going Clockwise from the Southeast Corner
East Side
door to disabled person's toilet, enter facing east
South Side
large table
north side of Queen's Square
West Side
north entrance to the Council Chamber
south door to the Satinwood Suite
north door to the Satinwood Suite
North Side
pillar
pillar
pillar
door to the Mahogany Room
East Side
2 doors into the Banqueting Hall
The Toilets
Go through the door into a room with:
Left (North) Side
door to ladies toilets
East Side
pot plant
mirror wall
pot plant
South Side
door to gents toilets
two coat racks
More information and further links can be found on the Access Guide to Glasgow City Chambers page
Background information on this pilot project is available on the Access Guides page