It was later decided that, due to its "unique design", it would be constructed to accompany the Glasgow Science Centre complex instead.

The tower itself is not directly connected to these foundations, instead being supported by a ring of 24 rubber-sprung roller bearings at Podium level.

The tower has two lifts, each with a 12-person capacity, but for reasons of passenger comfort, this is limited to 6 guests plus a single member of staff.

With the untested design, the Glasgow Tower initially had a number of issues following its completion, ranging from the lift to the observation deck getting stuck, as well as "strain on the thrust bearing".

The original thrust bearing which had been used during the construction of the tower was found to be incompatible with the structure and was ultimately replaced.

During the annual maintenance routine, the bearing of the tower also "receives a synthetic grease treatment which is injected under high pressure and works its way along the grease channels on the bearing" which is considered vital to ensure the tower continues to turn smoothly.

[8] Upon its completion in 2001, it became the second tallest self-supporting structure in Scotland, behind the Inverkip power station chimney (which was later demolished in 2013).

[19] It now operates annually across the summer months (between April and October), and will take passengers to the observation deck when wind speeds do not exceed approximately 11.2 metres per second (40 km/h; 25 mph), which ensures their comfort and enjoyment.

Three days after opening, a capacitor bank at the base encountered a fault, producing smoke which was misidentified as a fire.