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Glasgow Necropolis, Glasgow

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The Necropolis has been described as a ‘unique representation of Victorian Glasgow, built when Glasgow was the second city of the empire. It reflects the feeling of confidence and wealth and security of that time.

The Necropolis remains one of the most significant cemeteries in Europe, exceptional in its contribution to the townscape, its symbolic relationship to Glasgow Cathedral and to the medieval heart of the City.

It is a major attraction to visitors from the UK and oversees.It is also a ‘park’ valued by Glaswegian’s for study. On a clear day looking west, one may see the valley of the Clyde bounded by the hills of Cowal, Kyle and Cunninghame.

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  • Historical features
  • Monuments
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  • Wildflower meadows
  • Wildlife viewing

Location

Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0UZ

Stories

Help Create An Oral History: Share Your World War I Stories

The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis have an ongoing World War 1 Oral History project. They are inviting members of the public to contact them and share any family First World War memorabilia, photographs and stories with the group. These will then be cur …

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More Information

Click here to see the new ParkLife Newsletter which provides information, interesting facts, and details of a wide range of fantastic projects going on across our Parks and Open Spaces in Glasgow. www.glasgow.gov.uk/parklife

The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis organise guided walking tours of this 37 acre cemetery full of wonderful architecture, sculpture and fascinating stories relating to the 50,000 people remembered here. As a charity, donations we receive from our tours are used for restoration work.

We are always looking for new information – please contact chair@glasgownecropolis.org if you can contribute to our website. We are particularly keen to hear from descendants of the ‘incumbents’ that can provide profiles of those buried here.

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News

Newsletter January 2018

We have already tiptoed past the midway point of January and we would like to with all the groups we  […]

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MyParkScotland is a registered Scottish Charity (No. SC045424) and a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in Scotland (No. 497289)