Provand's Lordship, Medieval house museum in Townhead, Scotland
Provand's Lordship is a stone residential building standing three stories tall with a western extension in Glasgow. The rooms contain period furnishings and household items that illustrate the layout and contents of a medieval home.
Built in 1471 as part of a hospital complex, this building ranks among the oldest standing residential structures in Glasgow's center. Over the centuries, it survived the city's transformation and various uses before becoming a museum.
The house displays furnishings and household objects that reveal how people lived during medieval times in Glasgow. Visitors can walk through rooms arranged as they would have been centuries ago, offering a direct sense of domestic daily routines.
The museum sits near Glasgow Cathedral and offers free entry to visitors. Opening hours run daily during morning and midday periods, though specific times may vary by day of the week.
The building underwent restoration using traditional lime harling, a method that protects the stone walls from moisture while maintaining historical authenticity. This approach demonstrates how centuries-old structures can be cared for using proven techniques.
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