Starting off at St. Mungo’s Museum of Religious Life and Art, the trail takes visitors across the Bridge of Sighs, through the extensive necropolis grounds, across Grey Rock, ending back at the museum. Get offline map and directions using our GPSmyCity self-guided walking tours app for your mobile device. The is aptly named as this bridge was once the only way to access the Necropolis as funeral procession marched the bodies towards their final resting place. A monument to John Knox, which was erected in 1825, dominates the hill. The grandeur of the Glasgow Necropolis is testimony to the wealth and security experienced by many in the area during the 19th century. By clicking Agree you are accepting Terms of Service. We are using cookies to make the website better. All rights reserved. Please read our privacy and cookies statement for more information. It is included in Historic Scotland’s inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes. Please try again later. Guided walking tours of this 37-acre cemetery are available. The Necropolis was the first ornamental garden cemetery in Scotland with a landscape inspired by Pere Lachaise in Paris. Register as a guide. The Glasgow Necropolis embodies Glasgow at the height of its power as the Second City of the British Empire. You may use this booking system to place direct bookings with third party accommodation providers. You can check some of the best Glasgow tours here and use filters like price and ratings to get customized results. It is estimated that something in the order of 50,000 burials have taken place here, with around 3,500 tombs. A Necropolis is a large, ancient cemetery. In the company of your professional guide, visit the magnificent George Square, with the equestrian statue of Queen Victoria, the nerve center of Glasgow, home to events, concerts and Christmas markets; the Style Mile, so called for the hundreds of designer stores, boutiques, all within a mile, the Mile of the Style; the Cathedral, a perfect example of Scottish Gothic architecture and much more. Getting to Glasgow Necropolis: The Glasgow Necropolis embodies Glasgow at the height of its power as the Second City of the British Empire. © 2020 VisitScotland. Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice. Join the Friends of Glasgow Necropolis for friendly, informative tours of this magnificent cemetery. With a local guide he travels to discover the history of the city, its culture. The tour lasts around 2.5-3 hours and will incorporate a break to give you a chance to visit the Necropolis and spend a penny. Visitors to the fascinating city of Glasgow in Scotland should consider taking a guided tour along the Glasgow Necropolis Heritage Trail. It is an excellent opportunity to get to know the city of Glasgow in depth. The Glasgow Necropolis is a Victorian garden cemetery sited on a hill overlooking Glasgow Cathedral that’s the final resting place of fifty thousand Scots. The nearest train station is Glasgow High Street. As a charity, donations we receive from our tours are used for restoration work. It is sure to be an experience not easily forgotten. After touring around the Glasgow Cathedral, we headed out, along the Bridge of Sighs, over to the looming Glasgow Necropolis. You can obtain up to date information on buses and trains from Traveline Scotland’s website, First Bus Glasgow or National Rail Enquiries. 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