Glasgow Cathedral

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Bring up the Bodies: Glasgow Cathedral Old Burial Ground

Bring up the Bodies: A Free tour of the Old Burial Ground of Glasgow Cathedral which illustrates (with images) the influence the citizens of Glasgow had on Scottish, British and indeed World history. Times and duration of tours agreed on request.

BRING UP THE BODIES

From St Ninian in the 5th century to the late 19th century, the ground around the High Church of St Mungo has been a Burial Ground for the people of Glasgow

The lives of those interred reflect the history they lived through, the history they made or were influenced by. Explore the lives of:​

Powerful Churchmen

Philanthropic Merchants

Physicians and Surgeons

Writers

Engineers

Political, educational reformers

Civic leaders in troublesome times

Covenanting martyrs

Glasgow West India Merchants

The Scots of the Diaspora

 

From £0 per adult

Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

January — December

Contact details

Colin Campbell

69 Bowhouse Drive
Highfield Park
Kirkriggs
Glasgow
Scotland
G45 0NA
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Tour information

Starting

  • Glasgow City Centre

Length

Bespoke

Transport

  • Walking

Type

  • Small Group (1-16)

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • History

Tour prices

From

Prices are subject to change depending on season

Colin Campbell

Tour company information

Colin Campbell

Private individual hosting free tours through the Old Burial Ground adjacent to Glasgow Cathedral, illustrating (with images) the lives of those interred and their reflection of Glasgow, Scottish history and British History.

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Opening times

08:00 to 21:00

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