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!

Pantomime

Cinder’s Fella

5th December 2025 - 4th January 2026

Glasgow Green, Glasgow City Centre

Get ready for 45 minutes of pure festive fun as Folksy Theatre Company bring their brand-new mini panto to Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland on Glasgow Green!

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!

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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.

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Hermitage Park

Hermitage Park Sinclair Street, Helensburgh G84 8TX

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Castlemilk Park

Castlemilk Park Machrie Road, Glasgow South Side G45 0AZ

The woodlands of Castlemilk Park run through the heart of Castlemilk and are a great place to visit; it’s a place that is rich in history and a home to many creatures.

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Malls Mire Community Woodland

Malls Mire Community Woodland Prospecthill Circus, Glasgow South Side G42 0HU

Malls Mire Community Woodland is an area of mixed woodland and wetland habitat situated between Toryglen and Rutherglen.

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Glasgow Botanic Gardens

730 Great Western Road, Glasgow West End G12 0UE

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The Back Garden

The Back Garden Killearn Street, Glasgow North G22 5HY

The Back Garden is a community growing space and natural play area on land behind the Possilpark Health & Care Centre.

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The Hidden Gardens

25 Albert Drive, Glasgow South Side G41 2PE

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Balloch Castle Country Park

Balloch Country Park Drymen Road, Balloch G83 8LX

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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.

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Kelvingrove Park

Kelvingrove Park Park Terrace, Glasgow West End G3 6BY

Kelvingrove Park is a public park located on the River Kelvin in the West End of Glasgow.

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Holyrood Pleasure Gardens

Holyrood Crescent Pleasure Gardens Holyrood Crescent, Glasgow West End G20 6NQ

Holyrood Crescent Pleasure Garden is a communal garden set within Holyrood Crescent and Holyrood Quadrant.

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Rosshall Park & Gardens

Rosshall Park & Gardens Crookston Road, Glasgow South Side G52 3NQ

Rosshall Park & Gardens has a unique combination of historical, cultural and environmental heritage and outstanding landscape and conservation values.

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