A pair of peregrine falcons, that set up home in Glasgow’s iconic Red Road flats, has raised what is believed to be the city’s first ever peregrine chick. The birds of prey became surprise tenants of the multi-story flats, found in the North of the city, after nesting on the 24th floor of the 27-storey building at 10-30 Petershill Court.
The empty building is due to be demolished by Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) as part of the ongoing regeneration of the city. The first block was demolished in June this year.
Traditionally associated with the countryside, changing landscapes have meant that peregrines have had to adapt to living in more unusual places. Local resident Steven McGrath first spotted the birds, which are relatively new additions to Scotland’s cities, late last year…