Glasgow Green

Glasgow Green is a popular destination and a great place to spend a day outdoors, it is easily accessible from the city centre and offers something for everyone!

About Glasgow Green

	Greendyke Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 5DB
	Glasgow Green Website

Listed Under Attractions - Gardens and Parks / Attractions - Days Out

Glasgow Green is by far the oldest of the city's parks established in the 15th century. It is situated within walking distance of the city centre east of the Saltmarket.

It's home to a variety of attractions, including:

• The People's Palace, a museum dedicated to the history of Glasgow's working class
• The Nelson Monument, a 130-foot (40-meter) column dedicated to Admiral Lord Nelson
• The McLennan Arch, a 19th-century archway that is a popular spot for photo ops
• The Templeton Carpet Factory, a former carpet factory that is now a popular event space
• The St. Andrew's Suspension Bridge, a suspension bridge that connects Glasgow Green to the south side of the River Clyde

Glasgow Green is also a popular spot for walking, fishing, and cycling.

In addition to its historical and recreational attractions, Glasgow Green is also home to a number of events throughout the year including TRNSMT Festival and the World Pipe Band Championships.

Glasgow Green is a popular tourist destination and a great place to spend a day outdoors. It is easily accessible from the city center and offers something for everyone.

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Upcoming Events at Glasgow Green

Sport

The Glasgow Chickens Touch Rugby

Selected dates between 4th May 2025 - 29th November 2026

Glasgow Green, Glasgow City Centre

Come and join The Glasgow Chickens for a game of Touch Rugby every Sunday on Glasgow Green... it's fun, fast and fortunately not prone to many injuries!

Charity and Fundraiser

Glasgow’s Santa Dash

7th December 2025

Glasgow Green, Glasgow City Centre

Join Beatson Cancer Charity this year at the Glasgow Santa Dash at Glasgow Green on Sunday 7th December. Run, jog, walk or hop on your sleigh - it's time to do your festive 5k!

Active

Up and Running Events: Glasgow Green 5k / 10k / Half Marathon

4th January 2026

Glasgow Green, Glasgow City Centre

Up and Running Events is hosting a 5k, 10k and Half Marathon running event in Glasgow Green on Sunday 4th January!

Charity and Fundraiser

Glasgow Race for Life

17th May 2026

Glasgow Green, Glasgow City Centre

Sign up now for the 2026 Cancer Research UK Race for Life Glasgow 3K, 5K or 10K on Sunday 17th May, and help the fight to beat cancer!

Music

TRNSMT Festival

19th June 2026 - 21st June 2026

Glasgow Green, Glasgow City Centre

TRNSMT will return to Glasgow Green for its ninth year between the 19th and 21st June 2026, bringing its massive energy to the city once again!

Gardens and Parks

Drumchapel Park

Drumchapel Park Hecla Avenue, Glasgow West End G15 8LY

Drumchapel Park is centrally located immediately to the north of Drumchapel Shopping Centre, contains amenity grassland, a play area, tennis courts and bowling greens.

Gardens and Parks

Benmore Botanic Garden

Benmore Botanic Garden , Dunoon PA23 8QU

Benmore Botanic Garden is a magnificent 120-acre mountainside Garden surrounded by the dramatic scenery of Argyllshire.

Gardens and Parks

Linn Park

Linn Park , Glasgow South Side G44 5TA

Linn Park is the second largest park in the city and with its variety of activities combined with its extensive grounds you can be assured of an enjoyable visit no matter the time of the year!

Gardens and Parks

Inveraray Castle

Inveraray Castle , Inveraray PA32 8XE

Inveraray Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell and an iconic, must-see visitor attraction on the West Coast of Scotland.

Gardens and Parks

Balloch Castle Country Park

Balloch Country Park Drymen Road, Balloch G83 8LX

Balloch Castle Country Park is one of the finest public spaces in the West of Scotland with fantastic views over Loch Lomond and plenty of things to see and do!

Gardens and Parks

Garscadden Local Nature Reserve

Garscadden Wood , Glasgow West End G15 7LG

This tranquil woodland, with its majestic ancient oaks and old hawthorn hedges, has been growing on this hillside on the edge of Glasgow for hundreds of years.

Gardens and Parks

Cathkin Braes Country Park

Cathkin Braes Country Park Cathkin Road, Glasgow South Side G45 9QL

Cathkin Braes Country Park covers a large area in the south east of Glasgow and is renowned for panoramic views over the city and beyond!

Gardens and Parks

Newlands Park

Newlands Park Lubnaig Road, Glasgow South Side G43 2RY

The park is considered to be one of the more beautiful small parks which hosts a wide variety of trees shrubs and plants including a rockery, rose garden...

Gardens and Parks

Alexandra Park

10 Sannox Gardens, Glasgow East End G31 3JE

This 42 hectare (102 acres) East End public park is extremely popular with local residents and the wider community alike!

Gardens and Parks

Horatios Garden Scotland

The Scottish National Spinal Unit Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow South Side G51 4TF

Horatio's Garden opened in August 2016 at the Scottish National Spinal Injuries Unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow. This is the spinal unit for the whole of Scotland.

Gardens and Parks