Glasgow Necropolis, Victorian cemetery in Glasgow, Scotland
The cemetery extends across 37 acres on a hill east of Glasgow Cathedral, featuring 3,500 monuments and memorials among winding pathways.
The Merchants' House of Glasgow established this burial ground in 1832, following the creation of Paris' Pere Lachaise Cemetery and new British burial laws.
The monuments display Victorian architectural elements through ornate family tombs, sculptures, and mausoleums designed by Alexander Thomson and John Bryce.
The cemetery opens daily with free entry, and guided walking tours explain the stories of 50,000 individuals buried within its grounds.
The Bridge of Sighs serves as the main entrance, crossing what was the Molendinar Burn to reach the cemetery gates.
Location: Glasgow City
Location: Glasgow
Inception: 1832
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Website: http://glasgownecropolis.org
GPS coordinates: 55.86252,-4.23111
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03
Glasgow combines medieval structures with Victorian architecture and modern cultural buildings. The city offers photographers a mix of Gothic churches, sandstone buildings, and green spaces along the River Clyde. The route includes the 12th-century cathedral and the adjacent Necropolis with its monuments on a hillside. Kelvingrove Museum displays Spanish Baroque architecture, while the University of Glasgow presents Gothic towers and courtyards. The Botanic Gardens house Victorian glasshouses with iron and glass structures. The Riverside Museum documents the city's industrial history, and modern venues like the SSE Hydro and Clyde Auditorium complete the route. The collection covers religious, academic, and industrial architecture, along with parks and cemeteries.
Glasgow Cathedral
227 m
Provand's Lordship
362 m
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
358 m
Bishop's Castle
331 m
Equestrian statue of William III
336 m
Lady Well
206 m
Martyrs' Public School
500 m
Alexander's School
427 m
Cathedral Square, Bridge Of Sighs
164 m
14 - 20 Cathedral Square, Barony North Church
277 m
Cathedral Square, Statue Of James Arthur
310 m
Cathedral Square, Statue of James White of Overtoun
287 m
Cathedral Square, Statue Of James Lumsden
291 m
Statue Of David Livingstone, Cathedral Square
337 m
Cathedral Square, Statue To Reverend Dr Norman Macleod
329 m
Memorial Stone, Cathedral Square, Glasgow
308 m
82-86 Castle Street, Royal Infirmary, Main Blocks
323 m
82-86 Castle Street, Royal Infirmary, Warnock Street, Nurses Home
273 m
Castle Street, Barony Parish Church
381 m
Castle Street, Barony Parish Church, War Memorial
381 m
Cathedral Square, Police Box
338 m
279, 281, 283, 285 High Street
499 m
Cathedral Square, Bridge Of Sighs, Superintendent's House
229 m
70 Cathedral Square, Cathedral Of St Mungo, Burial Ground
256 m
28, 32, 53 Cathedral Square, Cathedral House
257 m
Castle Street, Barony Parish Church, Church Hall
377 m
Castle Street, Barony Parish Church, Retaining Wall, Railings And Gatepiers
383 m
Cathedral Square, Bridge Of Sighs, Gates And Gate Piers
281 mReviews
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