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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

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

The Tall Ship

The  Glenlee is now restored and ready for boarding at Glasgow Harbour.  Step aboard this fine old sailing ship and learn her history in the adjacent museum.  Also available for events, visit the website at 

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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City of the Dead

 This is another site which concerns The Southern Necropolis.  A book is being published about the graveyard with help from South Glasgow Heritage Environment Trust. A  unique and interesting publication, it gives the reader an insight into the history and some of the characters interred within the cemetery.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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...

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.

Glasgow City Chambers

This link takes you to the Glasgow District Council website, to the page about the City Chambers in George Square.  There are guided tours available to visitors (and locals!) and these are very worthwhile.

Clydebuilt— Honour and Glory Exhibition

A great maritime museum featuring mainly ships built on the Clyde.  This particular exhibition is about the Titanic and the White Star Line.

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.  

National Trust Properties

There are many beautiful properties in and around Glasgow worth a visit.

Pollok House

The Merchant’s House

One of the oldest and most important bodies in the City of Glasgow and worth a visit.

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.

Scottish Fire Heritage Group

Set up to preserve the artefacts and history of Scotland’s fire-fighting past.