University campus, University of Glasgow – Gilbert Scott Building (UK, Victorian Gothic Revival) Dominating the skyline with its soaring spire and pointed arches, the Gilbert Scott Building exemplifies High Victorian Gothic style. Constructed from rugged sandstone, its façade features intricate tracery, gargoyles, and a clock tower that rises above the quadrangle. The exterior’s rhythmic buttresses and lancet windows evoke a sense of medieval scholarship. Students and visitors approach through an arched gateway, framed by lush lawns and mature trees, feeling the weight of history and tradition in the shadow of the spire. The building’s silhouette is especially dramatic at sunset, when golden light highlights its ornate stonework.