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Glasgow Necropolis

The Glasgow Necropolis is a Victorian cemetery located on a low but very prominent hill to the east of Glasgow Cathedral.

Glasgow Necropolis

About Glasgow Necropolis

70 Cathedral Square, Glasgow City Centre G4 0UZ
01412873961
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Fifty thousand individuals have been buried here. Typically for the period only a small percentage are named on monuments and not every grave has a stone. Approximately 3500 monuments exist here.

The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis Group organise guided walking tours of this cemetery full of wonderful architecture, sculpture and fascinating stories relating to the people buried there.

Upcoming Events at Glasgow Necropolis

Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours

Selected dates between 10th November 2024 - 28th December 2025

The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!

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