One of the last giant cantilever cranes built on the Clyde. Specifically designed for carrying huge engines and locomotives for loading onto ships and transport across the British Empire. The design was copied across the world. As many as 30,000 locomotives were produced in Springburn and carried through the streets of Glasgow by Clydesdale horse, train and engines on specially built rails. Glasgow was the premier creator of engines and ships in both technology, quantity and quality at the time. The surrounding areas on both sides of the Clyde were once huge docks for building, loading and repairing ships. Much of the surrounding buildings, warehouses and neighbourhoods were destroyed and the rubble used to fill in the docks.

This crane is one of four giant cantilever cranes on the River Clyde. The crane is no longer in use, but stands as a proud testament to Glasgow’s shipping heritage and engineering prowess.

This is a really BIG crane. “The Finnieston Crane is a disused giant cantilever crane in the centre of Glasgow, Scotland. It is no longer operational, but is retained as a symbol of the city’s engineering heritage. The crane was used for loading cargo, in particular steam locomotives, onto ships to be exported around the world.” It certainly is an impressive piece of engineering.

I couldn't get near the crane due to the climate conference, the Riverside walkway was closed by police. It was also raining heavily. I managed to get a photo.

The Finnieston Crane doesnt look out of place in a much developed area ,the Crane is a symbol of lost industrial heritage but now surrounded by the SECC , Armadillo and the new hotels being built in Finnieston its a part of Glasgows Clydeside landscape

Glasgow icon, nice walk Clyde side. Plenty to see around also.

Representing the history and past of GLASGOW, people can see it from a distance. In addition to being a historical site, it can also be used as a landmark when walking.

A little bit of the old mixed with the new surroundings!

Great Iconic landmark

What is there to say, it's a massive crane and it looks pretty cool. If you're into that sort of stuff then worth having a visit, pretty massive in real life and a good example of good engineering with a good history behind it.

Great to see such a strong piece of engineering and design

Great piece of iconic Glasgow history positioned on the river Clyde.

A beautiful piece of Glaswegian Industrial engineering.

Great crane!

Only observed from a distance, but its a cool piece of machinery that catches your eye.