The Boyd Orr Building

Glasgow University’s Boyd Orr building is of that 60s-​80s design — it’s big, bricky and not very pleasing on the eyes. Post war architects — what were you thinking?!
But it’s what’s on the inside that counts, and the Boyd Orr has a fair amount of lecture theatres, labs and board rooms. If you’re a first year psychology student, or studying languages, maths, social policy or stats you will no doubt frequent here often (although other departments tend to utilise the mass amount of space as often as they can).
There’s a vending machine and café downstairs in case you get hungry. There are also some well kept toilets — handy if you’re caught on the hop. It’s a good through way to the QMU from the main road — saves you having to walk through the winding side streets, especially if it’s raining. There are also bus stops outside.
It’s one of the most central, easy to find and easy to access buildings on Glasgow University’s campus. Close the the QM, Byres Road and various other mod cons, you can’t miss it.

This rickity old shack definitely needs a bit of a make-​over and perhaps a little TLC, but perhaps it’s had too much. This place looks like many of the students after a night in the QMU across the road will feel the next day.
I guess its run down look is part of its charm but I’d avoid the lift at all costs as the couple of times I’ve been in it it looks and sounds as if its about the drop to base. Eek!
I didn’t know the history behind the building as Laura has mentioned and that is pretty interesting so I guess the building represents a lot, so I now have a new found respect for The Boyd Orr.

Maybe not much for the eyes, this is actually a pretty historical building and one which is noteworthy.
It is named after nutritionist and physiologist John Boyd Orr, Baron Boyd Orr of Brechin (1880 – 1971). After graduating from The University of Glasgow in 1901 with an MA, he went on to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1949.
Furthermore, he also provided the core of the Government’s food nutrition policy during the Second World War. He also became Director-​General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, 1945 – 1948.
Today the building is used across disciplines for lectures, tutorials and workshops run by the University. There are also basic facilities in it such as vending machines, toilets and notice boards.