Tour Glasgow, Scotland
Tell me a little about Glasgow
Glasgow is located in the South West of Scotland and is the country’s largest city with a population of about 600,000. Glasgow has a history dating back about 1500 years to the time of St. Mungo, an early Christian missionary. The city’s early prosperity arose from tobacco trading in the 18th century and then moved on to heavy manufacturing, notably shipbuilding, and other trading activities which generated substantial wealth and led the city to aspire to status as ‘second city of the (British) empire’. Benefiting from this long history and heritage coupled with modern architecture and a vibrant culture Glasgow has much to offer the visitor via a wide range of tour themes.
Tell me more about Tour Glasgow options
- Tour Glasgow Cathedral: Built on a Christian site, possibly dating back to the 6th century which is associated with the legend of St. Kentigern aka St. Mungo; the Cathedral dates from the 13th century and survived the Reformation relatively intact. Cathedral staff are on hand to provide guided tours. Close by is Provand’s Lordship, Glasgow’s oldest house dating from 1471.
- Tour Glasgow Necropolis: This is a 19th century burial ground close to the Cathedral which houses the remains of some 50,000 persons. The Necropolis is famous for its collection of elaborate monuments and mausolea which commemorate the wealthy and administrative elite of Victorian Glasgow. Consider also the Southern Necropolis, close to the Gorbals area, which houses the remains of some 250,000.
- Tour Glasgow City Chambers: Free guided tours are available of this opulent monument to Victorian grandeur and confidence. Granite, marble and mosaics are combined to stunning effect.
- Tour George Square, Glasgow: Contains multiple statues to royalty, soldiers, poets, engineers and many others. In the centre, on the tallest plinth, is the statue of Sir Walter Scott, famous Scottish author whose romanticised writings acted as a catalyst to the Scottish tourist industry.
- Explore new walkways along the River Clyde and admire designs of the Squinty Bridge and Squiggly Bridge.
- Visit Glasgow’s Science Centre and take the ride up the Science Centre Tower to admire the stunning views of Glasgow City and beyond out to Ben Lomond.
- Tour Glasgow’s exceptional and unique architecture as manifested in the works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson. Consider the Glasgow School of Art, Willow Tea Rooms, St. Vincent St Church, House for an Art Lover, Holmwood House and much more.
- Tour Glasgow’s old Tobacco Quarter and connect with early trading links with the southern states of the U.S.A. as manifested in names like Virginia Place and Virginia Street. Admire the 18th C Tobacco Merchant’s House in Miller Street.
- Tour the Burrell Collection, a unique and wide ranging assemblage of art, antiques, sculpture, tapestries, porcelain, carvings, glass and much more spanning thousands of years from the time of ancient Egypt through to the medieval.
- Tour Pollock House (close to the Burrell Collection), an elegant 18th century house set in beautiful parkland with chance of spotting some photogenic Highland Cows.
- Connect with the Roman era through a visit to the Roman Baths at Bearsden on the site of the Antonine Wall.
- Explore and admire 18th C engineering of the Forth & Clyde Canal which links with the Falkirk Wheel and, ultimately, Edinburgh via the Union Canal.
- Tour Glasgow University and admire art and architecture dating back 550 years. Incorporates 104 listed (heritage) buildings including the grand Bute Hall.
- Visit the extraordinary collection of 1000 year old, early medieval sculptured stones at Govan Old Church including a magnificent decorated sarcophagus.
- Visit romantic Crookston Castle, Glasgow’s last remaining castle and the second oldest building in Glasgow.
- Explore the early industrial history of Glasgow through the remains of mills and other industrial activities along the White Cart Water (river).
- Learn about the working people of Glasgow’s East End at the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens at Glasgow Green.
- Visit Glasgow Museums including:
- Gallery of Modern Art
- St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
- Museum of Transport
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
- Visit the Tall Ship, ‘Glenlee’ at Glasgow Harbour on the River Clyde.
- For football (soccer) enthusiasts, consider a visit to Hampden Park, Celtic Park and Ibrox.
- Tour Glasgow gardens including the Botanic Gardens and the garden of Greenbank House.
- Avail of a Whisky Tour at Auchentoshan Distillery and learn the secrets of the malting, mashing, distillation and maturation process.
- Tour the River Clyde on the Waverley, the last sea going paddle steamer in the world.
How can Catswhiskerstours help?
Being Glasgow based, Catswhiskers is well placed to assist with tours in and around Glasgow, viz:
- Architecture tours, especially Mackintosh and Thomson.
- Walking tours of Glasgow
- Private driver-guided tours.
- Large group tours.
- Arrange lodgings and accommodation to suit all budgets.
We also have a strong interest in family history and can help with ancestry research in and around Glasgow. Refer also separate Glasgow Ancestry blog which is updated daily.
Contact for Information
Contact Nigel:-
T: 44 (0) 141 638 5500
E: ncole67@googlemail.com
E: info@catswhiskerstours.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
