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For all your Glasgow links |
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Places to visit |
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The Southern Necropolis - History Resurrected Mr Colin Mackie, is an enthusiastic researcher on the Southern Necropolis. Visit his interesting site at
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The Britannia/Panopticon Theatre Judith Bowers has worked hard to get this old Theatre/Music Hall in the very heart of Glasgow preserved and restored. This is where Stan Laurel started his career and the theatre was once owned by A.E.Pickard. The Panopticon was one of the subjects of the first series of 'Restoration'. Follow the progress at
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The Tall Ship The Glenlee is now restored and ready for boarding at the new Glasgow Transport Museum. Step aboard this fine old sailing ship and learn her history. Also available for events, visit the website at |
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Arlington Baths Britain's oldest surviving private Swimming Club |
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Glasgow Museums Entry to all of Glasgow’s museums is free and what a selection Glasgow has! Have a look at this site and be spoilt for choice... |
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To contact us: email mycityglasgow@yahoo.co.uk |
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Glasgow Police Museum This museum charts the Glasgow Police from the very beginning (This was the first UK police force) and there are many interesting artefacts, including old uniforms and equipment and stories of bravery from those who upheld the law.
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Glasgow Green A short history of Glasgow Green, one of Scotlands oldest and most historic parks—don’t forget to visit the People’s Palace Museum if you go to the Green—and see the wonderful Doulton Fountain!
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The Tron Theatre On Argyle Street, once an historic Church and now a theatre venue for performance and events, the Tron Theatre history and current events are to be found in this link.
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Glasgow University Originally on the High Street, Glasgow University moved to Gilmorehill in 1870. The University was founded in 1451. Some of the buildings were moved from the High Street and re-erected at Gilmorehill. The University is beautiful and well worth a visit. This link takes you to the Visitors page.
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Regeneration of Glasgow’s docks A couple of pages from the BBC site giving a factsheet and showing the new buildings and sights around the regenerated docks area that you can go and see for yourself...
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Glasgow Residents Network—Calton Weavers This link takes you to the page about the Calton weavers and the fight by locals to save the graveyard in Abercromby Street, Calton. Follow the link for more information. |
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Glasgow City Chambers A wonderful, impressive Victorian building. It dominates George Square in the centre of the city. Built into it’s walls are the standards by which tradesmen had to check the tools of their trade, but the inside is a marvel of marble and etched glass and woodwork. A tour is well worth the effort.
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Glasgow Art Club An historical Club, the Gallery here was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Although a private Club, it is open to the public and hosts exhibitions and displays and also is available as a venue for weddings and functions. See the site for details. |
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National Trust Properties There are many beautiful properties in and around Glasgow worth a visit.
A bit about the Tenement House... |
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Pollok House |
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The Merchant’s House One of the oldest and most important bodies in the City of Glasgow and worth a visit. |
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The Trades Hall Designed by Robert Adam and still used for it’s original purpose, as a meeting place for the Trades House of 14 incorporated crafts, the Trades Hall can be booked for events. Tours can be taken around this historic building. |
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Pollokshaws Burgh Hall
An A listed building still in constant use—visit this site for the history of the hall and events taking place there. |
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Maryhill Burgh Hall
Recently upgraded and renovated for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, it now has a state-of-the-art fitness centre and pool; but is also well worth a visit to see the stunning refurbished stained glass panels and the new panels installed opposite them. |