University of Glasgow Historical Tours
© Erin MacKenzie
University of Glasgow
Glasgow University Historical Tours
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest in the English-speaking world. The campus is perched on Gilmorehill overlooking the picturesque tenements of the West End. Come and explore the history of the campus.
This walking tour will take you on a fascinating journey around some of the university’s most significant spots - from the staircase outside Lord Kelvin's home, to the atmospheric cloisters - whilst discovering the University's connections to famous figures such as James Watt, Adam Smith, and Isabella Elder, whose names are inscribed on the university’s Memorial Gates.
Tours leave the from the East Undercroft (near the Gift Shop) Tuesday-Sunday 2pm. Capacity is limited so please book in advance via Eventbrite or by contacting our office. Our phone lines are open 9.30am-5pm, Monday-Friday (excluding bank holidays).
Coming Soon! - We will be adding an additional public tour at 11.30am, Tuesday-Sunday for this summer.
We also offer private tours, please get in touch to discuss these further.
From £10 per adult
Departure days
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
January — December
Contact details
McIntyre Building
University Ave
Glasgow
North Lanarkshire
Scotland
G12 8QQ
Tour information
Starting
Length
1Hour
Themes
Tour Stops
Tour company information
Glasgow University SRC
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest in the English-speaking world. The campus is perched on Gilmorehill overlooking the picturesque tenements of the West End. This walking tour will take you on a fascinating journey around some of the university’s most significant spots - from the staircase outside Lord Kelvin's home, to the atmospheric cloisters - whilst discovering the University's connections to famous figures such as James Watt, Adam Smith, and Isabella Elder. whose names are inscribed on the university’s Memorial Gates.
Opening times
Tours leave from the East Undercroft (near the Gift Shop):
Tuesday-Sunday 11.30am (April-Oct)
Tuesday-Sunday 2pm (Year Round)
We also offer private tours, please get in touch to discuss further.
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