Overview
Stand in the spot where Scotland’s largest city first began to take shape. The thriving burgh that sprang up around Glasgow Cathedral has since grown into the vibrant city we know today.
The awe-inspiring building dedicated to St Kentigern, also known as St Mungo, was built in the 1100s and drew countless pilgrims to his shrine. Today, it’s the most complete medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland, having survived the Protestant Reformation almost intact.
What to see and do
- Step down into the crypt built in the mid-1200s to house the tomb of St Mungo (St Kentigern)
- See the pulpitum, a richly carved stone screen between choir and nave added in the early 1400s
- Find the effigy of Bishop Wishart, an ally of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce
- Take our fun fact-finding Explorer Quiz or Symbol Spotter Quiz
- Tour the cathedral with our audio guide using your own mobile phone with internet access. Buy your audio guide when you purchase your tickets, with a 20% discount for members. We'll show you how to load the guide to your phone in an email before you arrive
- Visit a new shop opened at St Mungo’s Museum, part of the Glasgow Cathedral precinct. The shop showcases some of the best products that the local area and Scotland have to offer, and we can’t wait to welcome you in. Historic Scotland members receive a 20% discount.
