The Glasgow Tower at Glasgow Science Centre. 127metres - 417 feet
At 127 metres tall the Glasgow Tower is currently the tallest tower in Scotland. It holds a Guinness World Record for being the tallest tower in the world in which the whole structure is capable of rotating 360 degrees. The whole structure rests upon a 65 centimetre diameter thrust bearing, and is not connected to its foundations, merely resting in a 15 metre deep caisson; this is designed to allow it to rotate under computer control to face into the wind. The tower has two lifts each with a 12-person capacity, but this is normally limited to 6 guests plus a single member of staff for reasons of comfort. There is also an emergency staircase, comprising 523 stairs from the Cabin level to the Podium.[2]
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Location: Glasgow,Scotland,UK
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