Following a £5million investment, the B-listed building, Rowan House, has been transformed into a fully furnished showroom, covering 7,113sqft across two floors of retail space. The building will include the recently opened Rolex Authorised Service Centre , with the ground floor dedicated to luxury watch brands including Rolex, Patek Philippe, TAG Heuer and Laings pre-owned. A second floor is devoted to Laings’ extensive jewellery offering, with an area showcasing the bespoke Laings Family Collection.
Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to GlasgowWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. In addition, an dining space has been created for exclusive events and private client meetings, whilst the three top floors will be home to Laings HQ. Laings is a sixth generation family business, founded in Glasgow in 1840.
Founded by James Laing, the company was appointed by the Admiralty and Clyde Port Authority as official clockmakers for Clydebuilt vessels. By the 1920s, Laings showrooms had the latest fashion in diamond and gemstone jewellery. Present chairman Stuart Laing led the company through an era of technological advancements and the art of diamond cutting in the 1970s alongside Michael Laing.
The present leadership includes sales director Richard Laing and current owners Wendy Laing and husband, Laings CEO Joe Walsh. Laings has focused on restoring Rowan House to its former glory and retained several original fe.
