Glasgow Cathedral
Details
Accessibility
Disability parking by prior arrangement
Brief description
Glasgow Cathedral, (also called the High Kirk of Glasgow or St Kentigern's or St Mungo's Cathedral), is the oldest cathedral on mainland Scotland and is the oldest building in Glasgow, dating from the 12th Century. Since the Reformation the cathedral has been in public ownership, within the responsibility of Historic Environment Scotland.
Address
Cathedral Precinct
Castle Street, Glasgow
G4 0QZ
via website
Phone
0141 552 8198
Website
https://www.glasgowcathedral.org/
Directions
The cathedral is located within walking distance of the city centre and is next to the Royal Infirmary.
By Foot: From George Square go north along the side of Queen Street Station on North Hanover Street. At the traffic lights, turn right and go along Cathedral Street to the end. Cross the road at the junction with Castle Street. Cathedral Precinct is on your right.
By Car: Exit the M8 at junction 15 and follow the signs for Glasgow Cathedral. Pay-and-display car parks are available in the vicinity.
Opening Times
Please note that these times are the scheduled opening times, and events such as funerals and unfavourable weather may necessitate closure of the Cathedral without prior notice being given here. We hope you will be understanding if you arrive and the building is closed to the public. Each year the Cathedral will be closed for visitors on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. There are regular morning Services, at 11:00 on Christmas Day and either Boxing Day, or New Year’s Day in the years when these days fall on a Sunday. )
April to September: Monday to Saturday – Admission between 9.30am and 5pm (Lower Church closes at 4:45pm; Cathedral closes at 5:30 pm.)
The bookstall is open and staffed Monday to Saturday. Guide books in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish are available as well as souvenirs, postcards and information leaflets in several languages. The Bookstall is closed on Sundays but postcards and information leaflets in several languages are available – pay by ‘Honesty box.’
Sunday – Admission between 1 pm and 4.30 pm (No Volunteer Guides on Duty) (Cathedral closes at 5:30 pm.)
The Cathedral is open on Sunday morning only for those attending morning worship at 11am.
All visitors are welcome to attend this (Church of Scotland) service and also our Choral Evensong service which is held on Sunday only, in the Nave at 4pm. (Those not attending this service are asked to respect the sanctity of the proceedings. The Lower Church closes by the start of the service.)
The Historic Environment Scotland Shop is open when the Cathedral is open to the public.
October to March:
Monday to Saturday – Admission between 10am and 3.30pm (Lower Church closes at 3.15pm; The Cathedral closes at 4:00 pm.)
From October to the end of March there is a limited Guide service available Monday to Saturday. See below for information on Guided Tours for groups.
Sunday – Admission between 1 pm and 3.30 pm (No Volunteer Guides on Duty)
The Cathedral is open on Sunday morning at 11:00 only for those attending morning worship. All visitors are welcome to attend this (Church of Scotland) service and also our Choral Evensong service which is held in the Nave at 4pm only on Sundays.
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
There are a number of buses which leave from the city centre that pass near to the cathedral. The nearest train station is Glasgow High Street. You can obtain up to date information on buses and trains from Traveline Scotland’s website, First Bus Glasgow or National Rail Enquiries. For more travel information go to: www.traveline.info/
Amenities
Travel Information
For further travel information in Scotland please see: www.travelinescotland.com
Or call Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Cathedral House Hotel, Glasgow
118 metres*
142 metres*
142 metres*
Glasgow Evangelical Church, Glasgow
201 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.