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Glasgow Landmarks and Glasgow Monuments
(Glasgow, Scotland, UK)



Glasgow is an important, historic Scottish city and Glasgow is crammed full of spectacular landmarks and monuments. Famous throughout the country, many of these Glasgow landmarks and Glasgow monuments date back many hundreds of years and are in remarkable condition.

Here are some of the top landmarks and monuments to visit when staying in the historic city of Glasgow.




Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: City Hall - Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NP, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 287 5511
Glasgow's wonderful, Italian-style City Hall hosts many Glasgow events throughout the year and has become an important entertainment venue in the Merchant City area of Glasgow. Other attractions at Glasgow City Hall include the Old Fruitmarket, musical events, concerts, exhibitions and stylish meeting rooms. Glasgow City Hall is close to the St. Enoch train station.
Glasgow landmark open: Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 18:00

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: The Hill House - Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, Glasgow, G84 9AG, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1436 673900
The Hill House is located in the Argyll area of Glasgow and is one of the most important Rennie Mackintosh landmarks in Glasgow. Featuring stunning Mackintosh architecture and an extensive collection of authentic Mackintosh furniture, other attractions at Glasgow's Hill House include stained-glass windows, stylish rooms, gardens and a café area.
Glasgow landmark open: April to October, daily - 13.30 to 17.30
Glasgow landmark admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children, families and groups

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Glasgow Attractions: Templeton's Carpet Factory - 62 Templeton Street, Glasgow, G40 1DA, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 204 4400
Templeton's Carpet Factory, in the East End of Glasgow, is located close to Glasgow's St. Enoch train station. Built in the late 19th century, Glasgow's Templeton's Carpet Factory was originally refused planning permission and so the owner decided to create an extravagant building, that would be considered an important and stylish Glasgow landmark. With colourful tiles, Glasgow glasswork and many art deco features, the Templeton's Carpet Factory was originally inspired by the grand Doge's Palace in Venice. Close to Glasgow's St. Enoch train station, the Templeton's Carpet Factory is now an important business centre in Glasgow.

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Tolbooth Steeple - Glasgow Cross, Glasgow, G1 5NA, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 204 4400
Glasgow's Tolbooth Steeple is a substantial remnant of Glasgow's old jail and courthouses. Standing seven stories high, this important Glasgow landmark dates back almost 300 years and is located in the Trongate area of Glasgow, close to Glasgow's St. Enoch train station.

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour - 100 Stobcross Road, Yorkhill Quay, Glasgow, G3 8QQ, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 339 0631
The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour is home to the well-known Glasgow Glenlee, a famous ship that was originally built at Port Glasgow more than 100 years ago. Attractions at the Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour include a visitors' centre, many interesting exhibitions about the SS Glenlee, a café and a gift shop.
Glasgow landmark open: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Glasgow landmark admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children, families and groups

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Trades Hall of Glasgow - 85 Glassford Street, Glasgow, G1 1UH, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 248 5566
The Trades Hall of Glasgow is an important Glasgow landmark and was designed for the Glasgow Trade Federation by Robert Adam in the late 18th century This impressive, Victorian-style building has regular guided tours and a number of large function rooms. The Trades Hall of Glasgow is close to St. Enoch train station, in the Merchant City area of Glasgow.
Glasgow landmark open: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 18:00

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Holmwood House - 61-63 Netherlee Road, Glasgow, G44 3YG, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 637 2129
Glasgow's Holmwood House was built in the mid-19th century by Glasgow's highly regarded architect Alexander Thomson. This grand, classical Greek-style building is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Glasgow and guided tours are available. The Holmwood House is located in the South Side area of Glasgow, close to Glasgow's Cathcart train station.
Glasgow landmark open: April to October, daily - 13.30 to 17.30
Glasgow landmark admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children, families and groups

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: La Pasionaria - Clyde Street, Glasgow, G1 4JE, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 204 4400
Glasgow's La Pasionaria is a modern statue of Dolores Ibarurri, a socialist hero in the Glasgow area. It also commemorates those soldiers that fought and died in the Spanish Civil War during the 1930s. Glasgow's La Pasionaria is located in the End End of Glasgow and is an important landmark in this area of Glasgow.

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: The Glasgow Necropolis - 50 Cathedral Square, Glasgow, G4 0UZ, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 552 3145
The Glasgow Necropolis is located in the heart of medieval Glasgow, close to Glasgow Cathedral. This is one of the most important landmarks in Glasgow and was inspired the Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris. With many extravagant tombs, statues and memorials, the highlight at the Glasgow Necropolis is the enormous statue of John Knox, which is over 196 feet / 62 metres tall. With excellent views of Glasgow and the surrounding area, the Glasgow Necropolis is close to Buchanan Street train station.
Glasgow landmark open: daily - 08:00 to 16:30
Glasgow landmark admission: free

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: People's Palace and Winter Gardens - Greendyke Street, (Glasgow Green), Glasgow, G1 5DB, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 554 0223
The People's Palace and Winter Gardens, in the End End of Glasgow, is a striking Glasgow landmark, being constructed from red sandstone. Built in 1898, the People's Palace and Winter Gardens in Glasgow also feature some spectacular landscaped gardens, with many exotic plants and important botanical collections.
Glasgow landmark open: Monday to Thursday, Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00
Glasgow landmark admission: free

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: House for an Art Lover - Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow, G41 5BW, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 353 4770
Glasgow's impressive 'House for an Art Lover' was designed by the famous Glasgow architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh for a German competition in a magazine. However, this house was only finally built in 1996 and features a number of stylish rooms and wonderful, typical Mackintosh architecture. The House for an Art Lover can be found on the South Side of Glasgow.
Glasgow landmark open: Summer, Sunday to Thursday - 10:00 to 16:00, Saturday - 10:00 to 15:00
Winter, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00, weekdays by appointment
Glasgow landmark admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children, families and groups

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Hutchesons' Hall - 158 Ingram Street, Glasgow, G1 1EJ, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 552 8591
The 19th-century Hutchesons' Hall, in the Merchant City area of Glasgow, is named after George and Thomas Hutcheson, who are well-known in the Glasgow area for founding an important 17th-century Glasgow hospital. Hutchesons' Hall features statues of the Hutcheson brothers, regular exhibitions, a gift shop and a visitors' centre, and is located close to Glasgow's Buchanan Street train station.
Glasgow landmark open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00
Glasgow landmark admission: free

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: The Lighthouse - 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, G1 3NU, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 221 6362
The Lighthouse, in central Glasgow, is the centre for architecture in Scotland. This important Glasgow landmark, adapted from an original Mackintosh design, was opened when Glasgow was awarded the prestigious title of UK City of Architecture and Design. Glasgow's Lighthouse building features four floors, a number of galleries, many changing exhibitions, the Rennie Mackintosh centre, bars and a popular restaurant.
Glasgow landmark open: Monday, Wednesday to Saturday - 10:30 to 17:00, Tuesday - 11:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Glasgow landmark admission: charge

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Duke of Wellington - Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3AH, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 204 4400
The grand statue of the Duke of Wellington is located in Glasgow city centre and was created in 1844. Glasgow's Duke of Wellington statue stands proudly in front of the Gallery of Modern Art in the Glasgow Royal Exchange Square, close to Buchanan Street train station.

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Charing Cross Mansions - Sauchiehall Street/ Newton Street, Charing Cross, Glasgow, G3 6JA, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 204 4400
Charing Cross Mansions are located in Glasgow city centre, close to St. George's Cross train station. Designed and built in 1889 by John James Burnet, this imposing Glasgow landmark features elegant architecture, which was influenced by French design.

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Martyrs' School - Parson Street, Glasgow, G4 0PX, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 287 8955
Martyrs' School, in the Medieval area of Glasgow, was designed by Glasgow's famous architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and was built in 1895. More recently, Glasgow's Martyrs' School was almost demolished to make way for a motorway and after much protest, the planners were forced to divert the motorway and this important Glasgow landmark was saved. The Martyrs' School is close to Glasgow's Buchanan Street train station.
Glasgow landmark open: daily - 13:00 to 16:00
Glasgow landmark admission: free

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: George Square - Follow the M8 to the city centre Glasgow, Glasgow, G2, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 204 4400
George Square, in the heart of central Glasgow, is the largest open space in this area of Glasgow and is used for many important public events. This large, paved area is often referred to as Glasgow's 'Red Square', due to the bright colour of the red asphalt. Attractions at Glasgow's George Square including many Glasgow landmarks and monuments, such as statues of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Robert Burns and William Gladstone.

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Highlandman's Umbrella - Argyle Street, Glasgow, G1, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 204 4400
The Highlandman's Umbrella is an eye-catching viaduct in Glasgow city centre and was built in 1906. This striking Glasgow landmark carries Glasgow's trains out of Glasgow city centre and is classical in design.

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Kingston Bridge - M8 Motorway through city centre, Glasgow, G2, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 204 4400
Kingston Bridge is one of Glasgow's more recent landmarks and was built in 1970. This important and stylish Glasgow bridge carries almost 200,000 vehicles each day and is the busiest road bridge in the whole of the United Kingdom. Glasgow's Kingston Bridge is located in Glasgow city centre, close to Buchanan Street train street.

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: 1-10 Moray Place - 1-10 Moray Place, Strathbungo, Glasgow, G41 2AQ, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 204 4400
This stunning Grecian terrace is one of the major landmarks in Glasgow and is located in the South Side area of Glasgow. Featuring ten grand houses, Glasgow's Moray Place was designed by famous architect Andrew Thomson in the mid-19th century.

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Baird Hall - 460 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3LN, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 332 6415
Glasgow's Baird Hall is situated in central Glasgow and is a striking, yellow Glasgow landmark. Designed in 1937, Glasgow's Baird Hall was originally a hotel and features wonderful architecture, with flagpoles and striking fins. Baird Hall is close to Glasgow's Cowcaddens train station and is within easy walking distance from Glasgow city centre.

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Brodick Castle - Brodick, Ayr, Isle of Arran, KA27 8HY, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1770 302202
This 13th-century Brodick Castle was built on a historic Viking site where a fortress once stood many years earlier. Other attractions of particular interest at this important landmark include the attractive walled gardens, numerous rhododendron and azaleas, a woodland area, a playground for children, a gift shop and a visitors' centre. Brodick is located in Ayrshire, close to Glasgow.
Glasgow landmark open: Castle, April to June and September to October, daily - 11:00 to 16:30, July to August, daily - 11:00 to 17:00
Country Park, daily - 09:30 to dusk
Glasgow landmark admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children, families and groups

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Chatelherault - Ferniegair, Hamilton, Glasgow, ML3 7UE, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1698 426213
Chatelherault is a wonderful and historic lodge, in the centre of a country park in the South Lanarkshire area of Glasgow. This lodge once stood next to a grand palace, which was sadly destroyed by subsidence, caused by Glasgow's extensive coal mining. Attractions at Glasgow's Chatelherault include a ruined castle, a visitors' centre, a café and a gift shop.
Glasgow landmark open: April to October, Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:30 and Sunday - 12:00 to 17:30,
October to March, Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00 and Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Glasgow landmark admission: free

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Grecian Chambers - 336-356 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3HW, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 204 4400
Designed in 1865 by Glasgow's highly regarded Alexander Thomson, Glasgow's Grecian Chambers is a commercial landmark building in the centre of Glasgow. Attraction at Glasgow's Grecian Chambers include interesting architecture, with strong Greek and Egyptian influences, and a large number of windows. Grecian Chambers is close to Glasgow's Cowcaddens train station.

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: The Hatrack - 144 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5NP, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 204 4400
The Hatrack is without doubt one of Glasgow's most impressive landmarks and is located in Glasgow city centre. Built at the end of the 19th-century, the Hatrack features tremendous attention to detail, large walls of glass, an octagonal roof and many stone carvings. The Hatrack is close to Glasgow's Buchanan Street train station.

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Kelburn Castle - Fairlie, Ayrshire, Glasgow, KA29 0BE, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1475 568685
Glasgow's 13th-century Kelburn Castle can be found in the Ayrshire area of Glasgow and is one of the most stunning landmarks in this area of Glasgow. Home to the Earls of Glasgow, Kelburn Castle also features gardens full of exotic plants, pathways, waterfalls, a horse riding centre, an assault course, a museum, a restaurant, a gift shop and many natural features. Kelburn Castle is close to Glasgow's Largs train station.
Glasgow landmark open: April to October, daily - 10:00 to 18:00, November to March, daily - 11:00 to dusk
Glasgow landmark admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children and families

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Laurieston House - 54 Carlton Place, Glasgow, G5 9TW, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 204 4400
Glasgow's Laurieston House was designed and built more than 200 years ago and this important Glasgow landmark can be found in the South Side area of Glasgow, close to the Glasgow St. Enoch train station. This is without doubt one of the most important landmarks and Georgian buildings in Glasgow and is Grade-A listed.

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Mount Stuart House - Mount Stuart Drive, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1700 503877
Located in the Argyll area of Glasgow, Mount Stuart House in one of the most impressive landmarks in this part of Glasgow. This imposing building has many attractions, including a number of paintings, stained-glass windows, historic Glasgow tapestries, audio-visual displays, a gift shop and around 300 acres of stunning gardens, including a playground area for children.
Glasgow landmark open: Gardens, Friday to Monday and Wednesday - 10:00 to 18:00
House, May to September, Friday to Monday and Wednesday - 11:00 to 17:00
Glasgow landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children and families

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Pollok House - Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1AT, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 616 6410
Pollok House, in the South Side area of Glasgow, is set in the heart of Pollok Country Park. This grand Glasgow landmark features a museum with numerous paintings, period furniture, historic artefacts, landscaped gardens, a restaurant and a gift shop. Pollok House is nearby Glasgow's Pollokshaws West train station.
Glasgow landmark open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Glasgow landmark admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children and families

Glasgow Landmarks and Monuments: Provand's Lordship - 3 Castle Street, Glasgow, G4 0RH, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 552 8819
Provand's Lordship is the oldest medieval house in Glasgow and dates back to the late 15th century. Attractions at Provand's Lordship include an interesting museum, period furniture, historical artefacts and a medieval herb garden. Provand's Lordship is situated in the Medieval area of Glasgow, close to the Buchanan Street train station.
Glasgow landmark open: Monday to Thursday and Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Friday and Sunday 11:00 to 17:00
Glasgow landmark admission: free

 
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