Malcolm Construction Archaeological Discovery

Malcolm Construction in partnership with three of Glasgow's biggest house builders, are working to develop the new Athletics Village in the East End of Glasgow.

During works on the site archaeological excavation has been ongoing and has uncovered numerous interesting finds.

First excavations of the site revealed the buried remains of the 19th Century Springfield Print and Dye Works, once famous for the production of Turkey Red dye. This discovery forms the first large scale archaeological excavation of an industrial dye works in Scotland.

More recent excavations have been on the remains of the Glasgow Water Works Corporation, which once occupied a part of the site. These waterworks marked the first organised supply of water for the city of Glasgow.