I often wonder if designer, William Leiper, was taking the mickey when he put forward his plans for…read moreTempleton Carpet Factory back in 1892. Frustrated by a flurry of rejections to his mainstream designs, I like to assume he entered the city chambers as a very grumpy and sarcastic Glaswegian man. Council: "What have you got for us now then?" Leiper: "Whatever the hell you want, it's a carpet factory so why don't we just go ahead and design Doge's Palace in Venice, maybe that will keep you happy." Council: "Hmm, interesting, what colour?" Leiper: "Eh? What d'you mean what colour? Orange, yellow, blue, with multi-coloured turrets and arches, I don't care what effing colour!" And alas, Templeton Carpet Factory was formed. Overlooking Glasgow Green, slightly further along from the People's Palace, this truly bizarre design is one of my favourite buildings in the city. Now operating as a business centre with a small pub situated next door, it has become a tourist attraction in its own right, despite the fact many Glaswegians are criminally unaware of its existence. Good on you William!

Templeton Business Centre is the most bizarre building in the city. Its red sandstone, coloured…read morebrick, and ceramic mosaics makes it look like it should belong in Mumbai rather than Glasgow Green. Dating back to 1899, the building was designed as a carpet mill by William Leiper. The centre is often called "The Doge's Palace" because it resembles the building of that name in Venice.

East Kilbride Business Centre is an affordable and cost effective collection of small to medium…read moresized units and office space. The price and location make it an ideal place for small start-up companies also the helpfulness of the owners is very good. They are both friendly and always make you feel welcome. They are flexible and try to help you out any way they can. The Business centre itself has a large Atrium area where you can sit and relax with colleagues over a tea or coffee.

From the owner: Offices from £300. 130-400 sq ft…read moreVat Free Disabled access CCTV Ample free parking Flexible terms 7 day access Meeting rooms Free Ionia Espresso coffee

Although I have not been to the RAFA club for a few years now, it was one of Glasgow's more…read moreexciting spaces. Originally a social club for RAF veterans, it picked up a hip audience through the occasional DJ night. The incongruity of the venue- working man's club, good range of beers at a cheap price, long bar space that doubled as a dance floor- added to the charm, and it quickly become a centre for the more off-centre event: I saw a Kate Bush tribute night here, surrounded by fans who had dressed up specially as Bush, or in a fancy dress interpretation of Bush's songs. It isn't one for a casual visit: most of the time, the veterans are using it, but anything that happens here in the way of clubs is worth a visit.