both Anderston and neighbouring Blythswood Hill in the evening. 21st century However, with the exponential growth of Glasgow's flourishing new financial district, by the turn of the 21st century, Anderston's fortunes seemed to be improving. New ultra-modern office developments, international hotels and new residential buildings have sprung up, which have improved the look and reputation of the area markedly. After original plans to demolish them, the three tower blocks of the Anderston Centre were saved in favour of refurbishment, after they transferred to the Glasgow West Housing Association. As of 2010 the blocks were being externally reclad to match the design of private developments going up adjacent. In 2011, work began on demolishing much of the original 1960s housing estate to the east of the motorway, including the Shaftesbury tower, and restoring portions of the original street plan including Argyle Street. The development, by Sanctuary Scotland, received multiple awards and also features a statue of Charles Rennie Mackintosh (designed by Andy Scott) as its centrepiece. Education Anderston Primary School (1973), a non-denominational state school, is located on Port Street in Anderston. St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School (1962) is situated on Perth Street in Anderston. It opened in 1962. Sports teams The area is home to football team Anderston Athletic who play in the Glasgow Colleges FA - Division 2. List of the Provosts of Anderston Henry Houldsworth 1824–32 Angus McAlpine 1832–33 Patrick McNaught 1833–35 James Turnbull 1835–37 Henry Houldsworth 1837–39 James Jarvie 1839–42 John Miller 1842–43 John Houldsworth 1843–46 Notable people Sir Billy Connolly (born 1942) – comedian, musician and actor Daniel Cottier (1838–1891) – artist and designer Arthur Henderson (1863–1935) – former Leader of the Labour Party, Home Secretary, Foreign Secretary and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Peter Keenan (1928–2000) – British, European and British Empire boxing champion Johann Lamont (born 1957) – former leader of the Scottish Labour Party and Member of the Scottish Parliament Sir Thomas Lipton, Bt KCVO (1848-1931) – businessman, entrepreneur and yachtsman Roddy McMillan OBE (1923-1979) – actor and playwright Michael Martin, Baron Martin of Springburn (1945–2018) – former Labour Member of Parliament (MP) and Speaker of the House of Commons Alex Mosson – former Labour councillor and Lord Provost of Glasgow Tony Roper (born 1941) – actor, comedian, playwright and writer Eddi Reader MBE (born 1959) – singer/songwriter See also Glasgow tower blocks References Notes External links Burghs Areas of Glasgow