Glasgow Green Heritage Trails

Glasgow Green
Glasgow Green Heritage Trails

 

The Green is by far the oldest of the city's parks. It is situated within walking distance of the city centre east of the Saltmarket. 

Glasgow Green

In 1450, Bishop Turnbull gifted the common lands of Glasgow Green to the people of Glasgow. Initially it was used for washing, bleaching linen, grazing, drying fishing nets and for swimming.

For centuries it functioned as the city’s only green public open space. The park now bears the thumbprint of its many custodians.

Glasgow Green Heritage Trails

There are 4 heritage trails in Glasgow Green: Greenery, Buildings & Monuments, History & Renewal, and Gateways.  These will take between 1 and 2 hours each to walk.

Each of the trails can be downloaded below.

Glasgow Green - buildings 

Buildings and Monuments (PDF 1340k)

Includes the spectacular Doulton Fountain, one of four fountains on The Green along with many other Victorian and Georgian structures, such as The McLennan Arch.


Glasgow Green - greenery 

Greenery (PDF 2695k)

Glasgow Green’s rolling landscape features a number of impressive large trees and elegant yew lined avenues. A multitude of wild flowers line the banks of the Clyde.


Glasgow Green - gateways 

Gateways (PDF 3315k)

For centuries the boundary to Glasgow Green has been marked by granite setts, into which the words “Green Boundary” are carved. 


Glasgow Green History 

History and Renewal (PDF 1294k)

The Green has served as the city's central park and meeting place for centuries.  The renewal of Glasgow Green has restored the city’s oldest park as an attraction not only for Glasgow but for visitors from around the world.