Glasgow Green
Glasgow Green is a popular destination and a great place to spend a day outdoors, it is easily accessible from the city centre and offers something for everyone!
About Glasgow Green
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Glasgow Green is by far the oldest of the city's parks established in the 15th century. It is situated within walking distance of the city centre east of the Saltmarket.
It's home to a variety of attractions, including:
• The People's Palace, a museum dedicated to the history of Glasgow's working class
• The Nelson Monument, a 130-foot (40-meter) column dedicated to Admiral Lord Nelson
• The McLennan Arch, a 19th-century archway that is a popular spot for photo ops
• The Templeton Carpet Factory, a former carpet factory that is now a popular event space
• The St. Andrew's Suspension Bridge, a suspension bridge that connects Glasgow Green to the south side of the River Clyde
Glasgow Green is also a popular spot for walking, fishing, and cycling.
In addition to its historical and recreational attractions, Glasgow Green is also home to a number of events throughout the year including TRNSMT Festival and the World Pipe Band Championships.
Glasgow Green is a popular tourist destination and a great place to spend a day outdoors. It is easily accessible from the city center and offers something for everyone.
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Upcoming Events at Glasgow Green
Glasgow Kiltwalk
The annual Glasgow Kiltwalk is being held on Sunday 28th April, with three separate walks of different lengths across the city!
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Walking and Wheeling Festival
The Glasgow Walking and Wheeling Festival - which celebrates walking and wheeling and promotes active travel - will take place on Glasgow Green on Saturday 11th May!
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Glasgow Race for Life
Sign up now for the 2024 Cancer Research UK Race for Life Glasgow 3K, 5K or 10K on Sunday 19th May, and help the fight to beat cancer!
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TRNSMT Festival
TRNSMT will return to Glasgow Green for its 7th year between the 12th and 14th July 2024, bringing its massive energy to the city once again!
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Glasgow’s Pride March and Mardi Gla
Glasgow's Pride March and Mardi Gla will be held on Saturday 20th July kicking off at Glasgow Green before weaving its way into City Centre!
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The Glasgow 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon MoRun
Let's MOVE for Movember and make this November the biggest ever month that MoBro's, MoSista's and Mini MoRunners come together for the Glasgow 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon MoRun!
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Castlemilk Park
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The Back Garden
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25 Albert Drive,
Glasgow South Side G41 2PE
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Rosshall Park & Gardens Crookston Road,
Glasgow South Side G52 3NQ
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Robroyston Park Local Nature Reserve
Robroyston Park Local Nature Reserve ,
Glasgow North G33
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Malls Mire Community Woodland
Malls Mire Community Woodland Prospecthill Circus,
Glasgow South Side G42 0HU
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Balloch Castle Country Park
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Balloch G83 8LX
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The Childrens Wood
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Tollcross Park
Glasgow's Tollcross Park is internationally famous for its unique Rose Garden and impressive Winter Gardens.
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Kelvingrove Park
Kelvingrove Park is a public park located on the River Kelvin in the West End of Glasgow.This Sir Joseph Paxton designed park is a 34 hectares/85 acres...
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Woodlands Community Garden
Woodlands Community Garden opened in 2010, occupying a site in West Prince's Street. Since then it has become an important local space where people make new friends and feel part of the community!
READ MORE
Castlemilk Park
The woodlands of Castlemilk Park run through the heart of Castlemilk and are a great place to visit; it’s a place that is rich in history and a home to many creatures.
READ MORE
The Back Garden
The Back Garden is a community growing space and natural play area on land behind the Possilpark Health & Care Centre.
READ MORE
The Hidden Gardens
Opened in 2003, the Hidden Gardens is an award-winning unique public greenspace and community development organisation located in Pollokshields, one of Scotland's most diverse communities.
READ MORE
Inveraray Castle
Inveraray Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell and an iconic, must-see visitor attraction on the West Coast of Scotland.
READ MORERosshall Park & Gardens
Rosshall Park & Gardens has a unique combination of historical, cultural and environmental heritage and outstanding landscape and conservation values.
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Robroyston Park Local Nature Reserve
Robroyston Park Local Nature Reserve has an attractive wild aspect which consists mainly of rough grassland, areas of wetland, a pond and planted trees.
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Malls Mire Community Woodland
Malls Mire Community Woodland is an area of mixed woodland and wetland habitat situated between Toryglen and Rutherglen.
READ MORE
Balloch Castle Country Park
Balloch Castle Country Park is one of the finest public spaces in the West of Scotland with fantastic views over Loch Lomond and plenty of things to see and do!
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The Childrens Wood
The Children's Wood on North Kelvin Meadow, and the Meadow itself, make up the last wild space in the west-end of Glasgow!
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