Tracing Glasgow’s Imperial Past in Kelvingrove Park
This heritage trail takes you through Kelvingrove Park, stopping at various locations that reflect Glasgow's past as an imperial metropolis.
About Tracing Glasgow’s Imperial Past in Kelvingrove Park
| 11th October 2025 | |
| 10am - Midday | |
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Kelvingrove Park Kelvingrove Park Park Terrace, Glasgow West End G3 6BY |
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| This is a free event | |
| Event organiser/part of Black History Month Scotland | |
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Beginning at the eastern tip of Kelvingrove Park, we’ll wind our way along its avenues and pathways exploring sites that reveal Glasgow’s connections to slavery, colonialism and imperialism.
This is a free event. Meeting point is Clifton Street & La Belle Place, Entrance to Kelvingrove Park.
This event is part of Black History Month Scotland 2025, to find out about more events and see the full programme please visit www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org
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