Location
Glasgow Green
Greendyke Street
G1 5DB

Glasgow Green has a fascinating history stretching back over 800 years, and we can give groups or individuals an informative and enjoyable tour within the park.

• Why is there a monument to Lord Nelson here
• Why is there a stone commemorating James Watt here
• Who was David Dale
• Which building is modeled on the Doges palace in Venice
• Where did Bonnie Prince Charlie review his troops
• Who was the last man hanged in the Green

We can help answer these questions and many more!

Lightning striking Nelsons Monument - 1810

Our tours can also include a short walk down to the riverside where you are sure to meet our local Geese, Ducks and Swans (bring some bread).

Groups
For Groups and School parties we may be able to arrange a tour using our resident Clydesdale horses “Ben, Don and Jack”. To avoid any disappointment please phone the Park Rangers to ensure availability, as the horses are used at various events throughout the country.

Please allow just over one hour for any walking tours within the Green, with tours using the Clydesdale horses taking Approximately 40 minutes.

Further information

Glasgow Green Historical Walking Tours:
Land and Environmental Services' Park Rangers lead free tours of Glasgow Green.  To book a tour call:  0141 287 5064

Glasgow Green from the Saltmarket - 1898

Why not combine your tour with a visit to the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens? In the museum you can see displays and objects which relate to the people, places and events mentioned in our tour. For this service we recommend that schools pre-book through the Museum Education Service.

This service is provided Free of Charge by Glasgow City
Council Park Ranger Service


Contact Details
Glasgow City Council
Land and Environmental Services
37 High Street
Glasgow
G1 1LX
Phone:  0141 287 5064
E-mail: land@glasgow.gov.uk