2 Balgrayhill Road, Springburn, Glasgow. J Gemmell. John Gemmell the proprietor of this old Springburn favourite was born in Galston in 1843. His father Hugh owned the Angel Inn, Kilmarnock where young John got his first insight into the licensed trade. John moved to the Springburn area of Glasgow where he met his wife Elizabeth, […]
Balgrayhill Road
The Talisman.
149 Balgrayhill Road, Springburn, Glasgow. G21. The Talisman. (Baron) 1991. The Talisman was opened in 1966 by Scottish & Newcastle Breweries. This new venture consisted of a function room, a dining room, lounge bar, a public bar and an off sales. In the lounge the Talisman theme was captured in a large mural by artist […]
