CAMPAIGNERS have gone back into battle over the partial demolition of Glasgow's oldest surviving garage.

Millionaire businessman Arnold Clark has submitted a new application to the city council for the redevelopment of the A-listed Botanic Gardens Garage.

His auto firm came up with the new scheme after an earlier plan was withdrawn in October last year.

The latest project involves demolishing the rear of the Hillhead garage and retaining its ornate tiled facade.

The motoring giant wants to create a four-storey complex, including mews flats, office space, leisure facilities and a shop.

But campaign group Save the Botanic Gardens Garage said they'll pursue every possible avenue to ensure the Vinicombe Street proposal is refused.

They are also holding a public meeting on the building in Hillhead Library at 7.30pm next Tuesday.

Gordon Barr, resident and campaign supporter, said: "It's national policy that no listed building should be demolished unless every effort has been made to save it.

"For example, there is a requirement to provide written evidence that the building has been advertised for sale without success before it could be demolished. This has not been done here."

Built by David V Wyllie between 1896 and 1912, it is believed to be the oldest surviving custom-built garage in Glasgow and researchers have found it to be the earliest listed multi-storey car park anywhere in Britain.

But campaigners said it's still under threat from the latest planning application and that it's on the Scottish Civic Trust's Buildings at Risk Register.

Sam Maddra, of Save the Botanic Gardens Garage, said: "There's nothing else like it anywhere else in Scotland and the West End would be much poorer were it demolished.

"We would encourage all to attend the public meeting and register their objection."

An Arnold Clark spokeswoman said: "We've taken on board the guidance from Historic Scotland, the city council and the views of local residents. We hope our amended plans will be welcomed."