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Historic places in and around Glasgow

Find historic places to visit in Glasgow, including castles, a cathedral and a Roman bath house.

Glasgow Cathedral

Step inside Glasgow Cathedral to discover soaring Gothic architecture, atmospheric crypts, and centuries of stories.

Castles you can reach from Glasgow without a car

Find out how to reach some amazing fortresses and strongholds by train, bus and bike from Glasgow.

Crookston Castle

Plan your visit to Crookston Castle, the only surviving medieval castle in Glasgow.

Antonine Wall: Bearsden Bath House

The best examples of Roman stone structures on the Antonine Wall.

Bothwell Castle

Visit Bothwell Castle, a dramatic site hotly fought over during the Wars of Independence with England.

Barochan Cross

The Barochan Cross, which dates from between AD 900 and 1100, is one of only three complete crosses surviving from the kingdom of Strathclyde.

Antonine Wall: Castlecary

Visit Castlecary fort, one of 16 known forts along the Antonine Wall, which was built across Scotland’s central belt from AD 140.

World premiere arts performance set for Glasgow Cathedral

The global premiere of a new work by Glasgow based British-Finnish artist and composer Hanna Tuulikki is to be performed later this year.

Iconic Glasgow restaurant could be recognised with listed status

We're proposing to list the Ubiquitous Chip in Glasgow’s west end at Category B

Proposal to designate Glasgow Central Mosque

Share your views on our proposal to list Glasgow Central Mosque, one of the first purpose-built mosques in Scotland, at Category A.

Our board

Historic Environment Scotland’s Board members bring a wide range of skills and experience to the organisation.

Popular locations for filmmakers

Browse our shortlist of inspiring and frequently requested filming locations, from rugged castles to grand cathedrals.

Our apps

Our free apps help you to plan and track your adventures in Scotland and explore our sites in exciting and interactive ways.

Intangible Cultural Heritage guidance

Guidance for applicants and grantees on funded Intangible Cultural Heritage projects, explaining what HES can support and how to apply and deliver work.

Antonine Wall

Built around 2,000 years ago, the Antonine Wall formed part of the Roman Empire's northernmost frontier.