The Association, which plans to build new flats on the site, has appointed Reigart Contracts Ltd to undertake the demolition work.

The contract programme is six weeks and the contractor aims to be off site by Friday 15th December.

A Partick Housing Association spokesperson said: “During the course of the works, the site will be protected and secured using metal heras fencing fixed to the existing site boundaries. The contractor’s site cabin will be located within the site.

“The works involve the hand demolition of the building to a safe height; this will include stripping roof tiles and lowering chimneys. Once the building is reduced to a safe height, machine demolition will commence thereafter ensuring that all rubble is kept within the perimeter of the site and ready for loading onto tippers and taken off-site. The gardens will be cleared of trees, shrubs, all outbuildings and general debris; the ground will be cleared and levelled thereafter.

“With regards to the proposed new build flats, we have held early discussions with Glasgow City Council Planning Department and we will consult with the local community once these are further developed.”