Stone Safari: Glasgow's Creatures—Hidden Treasures

Glasgow City, United Kingdom Arts, History, Kids & Families Free

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4 tour stops

St George & Dragon Statue

A dramatic monument symbolising civic pride and Glasgow's social transformation

3 min

Annan Gallery Cats

Enigmatic stone cats watch over a historic gallery, a fascinating urban mystery.

Stewart Memorial Fountain

A magnificent Victorian fountain celebrating Glasgow's clean water triumph

Pearce Lodge's Royal Guardians

Glasgow University gateway, moved stone-by-stone, guarded by a lion and unicorn

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Tour Details

Itinerary: 4 stops Duration: 1:00 Location: Glasgow City, United Kingdom Language: English Audio: 3 min total Size: 40 Mb Published: 9/2/2025

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Overview

Step forward for Glasgow's 'Stone Safari', a unique audio walking tour that transforms the city into an urban jungle teeming with hidden creatures.

Look up and discover watchful menagerie carved in stone; majestic lions and mythical unicorns, witty fish and symbolic birds. Each stop uncovers the rich social, cultural and architectural histories behind these fascinating animal sculptures.

They are the silent keepers of Glasgow's collective memory; gateways to stories of industrial might, philanthropic vision and architectural wit. This safari is an invitation to explore Glasgow's streets. Our thoroughfares become a gallery, archive and storybook.

You'll learn why a waterspout takes the form of a fish, what an owl and cockerel symbolise on an eye hospital and find cats in unusual places. Our initial journey features eight captivating locations so far, but keep your eyes peeled and ears to the wall for future expansions as we uncover more of Glasgow's stone menagerie.