Glasgow Harbour Tunnel Rotundas, Rotunda in Glasgow City, Scotland, UK
Glasgow Harbour Tunnel Rotundas are two circular structures at the ends of a pedestrian tunnel that runs beneath the harbour. They function as entrances and ventilation shafts for the tunnel, which allows foot traffic and cyclists to cross the water without using a bridge.
The rotundas were built in the early 1980s as part of the harbour regeneration project to create a practical link between both waterfront areas. They were constructed during a period when Glasgow was transforming its former industrial docks into modern public spaces.
The tunnel is accessible at any time free of charge for pedestrians and cyclists, offering a quick way to avoid long detours around the harbour. The rotundas themselves are worth viewing when in the area, even though the tunnel itself lies hidden beneath the water.
The tunnel is a hidden curiosity that many harbour visitors never discover, as the rotundas look unremarkable from the land side. The structure represents a simple but clever solution to a traffic problem that still works just as well today as it did over four decades ago.
Location: Glasgow City
GPS coordinates: 55.85850,-4.28321
Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:27
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