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Revamp revealed for Hielanman’s Umbrella in Glasgow

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The street would get colourful shopfronts, neon lighting and hand-painted signs

Glasgow's Hielanman’s Umbrella could be revamped with new multi-coloured shops and neon lights under new proposals for the city centre.

The covered section of Argyle Street, below the platforms of Glasgow Central Station, last saw major refurbishment in the 1990s.

The area is home to several small shops and food outlets - including the former Arches nightclub.

The Hielanman’s Umbrella got its name from being a popular meeting point for Gaels in Glasgow in the early 20th Century.

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The street has not had a major overhaul for more than 20 years

Glasgow City Council commissioned architects Dress for the Weather to create a design that improves the “sense of security and well being for all users”.

Shopfront improvements, lighting installations and hand-painted signs are part of the plans.

Dress for the Weather said: "The proposals provide greater vibrancy and variety of colour to the scene under the umbrella.

"It will also animate the space to become a more exciting and attractive place which celebrates its transient nature and experiential intensities."

Glasgow City Council will consider the proposals.