Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 1.6 km
Ascend 22 m
Descend 15 m

Experience Glasgow in United Kingdom in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in GlasgowIndividual Sights in Glasgow

Sight 1: The King's Theatre

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The King's Theatre is located in Glasgow, Scotland. It was built for Howard & Wyndham Ltd under its chairman Baillie Michael Simons as a sister theatre of their Theatre Royal in the city and was designed by Frank Matcham, opening in 1904. The theatre is primarily a receiving house for touring musicals, dance, comedy and circus-type performances. The theatre also provides a prominent stage for local amateur productions. The King's Theatre also stages an annual pantomime, produced by First Family Entertainment. The theatre is currently operated by ATG Entertainment, under a lease from Glasgow City Council who own the building.

Wikipedia: King's Theatre, Glasgow (EN)

322 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 2: St Columba Church of Scotland

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St Columba's Church is a Church of Scotland Parish church that used to serve a Gaelic congregation in Glasgow until its closure in 2021.

Wikipedia: St Columba Church of Scotland, Glasgow (EN)

412 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 3: Centre for Contemporary Arts

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Centre for Contemporary ArtsSam Saunders from Bristol / CC BY-SA 2.0

The Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) is an arts centre in Glasgow, Scotland. Its programme includes contemporary art exhibitions, cinema, live music, book launches, festivals, spoken word and performance. The CCA also commissions new work from artists.

Wikipedia: Centre for Contemporary Arts (EN), Website

168 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: McLellan Galleries

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The McLellan Galleries are a major exhibition space in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, situated behind a frontage of shops and offices in Sauchiehall Street.

Wikipedia: McLellan Galleries (EN)

460 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 5: Pavilion Theatre

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The Pavilion Theatre is a theatre in Glasgow located on Renfield Street.

Wikipedia: Pavilion Theatre (Glasgow) (EN), Website

227 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 6: Theatre Royal

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The Theatre Royal is the oldest theatre in Glasgow and the longest running in Scotland. Located at 282 Hope Street, its front door was originally round the corner in Cowcaddens Street. It currently accommodates 1,541 people and is owned by Scottish Opera. The theatre opened in 1867, adopting the name Theatre Royal two years later. It is also the birthplace of Howard & Wyndham Ltd, owners and managers of theatres in Scotland and England until the 1970s, created by its chairman Baillie Michael Simons in 1895. It was Simons who as a cultural entrepreneur of his day also promoted the building of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Glasgow's International Exhibitions of 1888 and 1901.

Wikipedia: Theatre Royal, Glasgow (EN)

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