The Granary bar, which bisects Kilmarnock Road and Pollokshaws Road, is located on the ground floor of a building which was formerly used as a hub for Glasgow's old tram network, and is considered to be one of Shawlands' best known pubs.
The collapsed signage lies in a heap in a cordoned off area in the street outside the pub. Picture: SM
The 40-yard section of the wooden frontage, which housed the classic 'the Granary' sign, is believed to have come down early on Sunday morning, landing on the pavement of Kilmarnock Road with one part resting on top of a nearby bus stop.
@TheGranaryBar So glad everyone is okay 👍 pic.twitter.com/zpQTeB4rZ3
— Sparklemonkey (@Sparkle__Monkey) June 12, 2016
Luckily, the area was unusually quiet for a Sunday morning with no-one reported to have been injured in the incident.
The building looks strange on the Kilmarnock Road side without the iconic signage. Picture: SM
Other national newspapers have speculated that the sign may have been disturbed by the vibrations of the recent building work by Glasgow City council on the pavements outside but this remains unsubstantiated, with the damage, and its cause, still being assessed.
Staff at the Granary, which is hugely popular with locals, tweeted that they were very thankful for the support of the local community.
Although today has been sad in a way, its great to see the community spirit shining through! Thanks to everyone for your support #thegranary
— TheGranaryShawlands (@TheGranaryBar) June 12, 2016
Following the incident Kilmarnock Road remains open and the authorities have cleared the rubble re-opening the pavement, which had been cordoned off.
Though workmen are still currently evaluating the integrity the rest of the sign on the front and back of the building, the bar's structure suffered no lasting damage and the pub has now returned to business as usual.
We are open! Thank you for all your messages pic.twitter.com/GAfz17D6Kp
— TheGranaryShawlands (@TheGranaryBar) June 12, 2016
Great news for an area that has lost many of its pubs over recent years.
