A HISTORIC garage threatened with demolition has been upgraded to A-list status - raising hopes it will be saved.

A HISTORIC garage threatened with demolition has been upgraded to A-list status - raising hopes it will be saved.

The Botanic Gardens Garage, in Glasgow's West End, had been earmarked for a four-storey building incorporating flats, cottages, shops and a restaurant.

But after a campaign by residents, Historic Scotland has changed its listed status from Category B to A because of the building's international architectural significance.

Owner Sir Arnold Clark may now have to rethink plans to demolish part or all of the building in Vinicombe Street, which was built in 1906-1912 and may be the oldest multi-storey car park in the world.

The motoring tycoon had already withdrawn his initial application after it sparked 150 complaints from residents.

But his son John said they were considering resubmitting their plan, pending the result of Historic Scotland's review.

Now, given the new A-listing, they may have to go back to the drawing board.