Glasgow City, United Kingdom. Free audio guided tour for iPhone and Android: Dennistoun Kids Trail

Dennistoun Kids Trail

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

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7 tour stops

Alexandra Park

Fountains, animals, and statues await!

Buffalo Bill Statue

Where history and adventure once met in 1891!

Dennistoun Library

Look up and find the 'Dennistoun Angel'

Wellpark Brewery

Raise a toast to history

Lady Well

Ancient waters that once quenched Glasgow's thirst

Necropolis

Lush gardens and 50,000 stories.

Glasgow Cathedral

Discover the heart of Glasgow's history

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GCHT Educational project

Glasgow City Heritage Trust

Glasgow City Heritage Trust gives out almost £1million in funding each year to help people in Glasgow protect, repair and promote the city’s historic buildings and places.

Through our conservation grants programmes people will enjoy, understand and care for Glasgow’s historic built environment and will be able to access funding and expertise which will ensure the sustainability of the city’s heritage for current and future generations.

We do this by:
Grant-aiding historic building repairs, project development and conservation work
Giving technical advice
Coordinating and funding training sessions focused on traditional building skills, methods and materials
Hosting a range of exhibitions and displays in our public gallery space
Running a series of talks, debates and special events
Working with local organisations to support and fund a range of heritage projects

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Tour Details

Itinerary: 7 stops Duration: 1:01 Location: Glasgow City, United Kingdom Language: English Size: 474 Kb Published: 9/14/2023

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Overview

Embark on a thrilling adventure through Dennistoun's history on the Kids' Heritage Trail!

Dennistoun is named after its founder, Alexander Dennistoun, who after buying this land employed the architect James Salmon to build the beautiful houses and villas that are now part of the Dennistoun Conservation Area.

Unearth treasures like Alexandra Park, where animals hide in fountains, and the Carnegie Library, where the 'Dennistoun Angel' soars high. Dive into the past at Lady Well, quenching Glasgow's ancient thirst, and Buffalo Bill's statue, where the Wild West once roared to life. Raise a toast at Wellpark Brewery, where beer-making traditions span over 450 years.

Explore the Glasgow Necropolis, which holds 50,000 stories of merchants, architects, and soldiers. Then, journey to Glasgow Cathedral, a medieval marvel with Saint Mungo's church at its heart. Discover his tomb, marvel at stained glass wonders, and seek out the old organ's musical magic.