Access
All areas of the cathedral will be open with the exception of the central aisle in the Choir area, but can be viewed from the crossing area.
Parking
A public car park is about 80m from the cathedral’s west door, on the opposite side of the High Street.
Approach to site
The cathedral is approached over paving, lowered kerbs and cobbles.
Visiting the site
Visitors will be asked to follow a one-way route through the cathedral. Please follow signage wherever indicated. Access to some spaces may be limited.
- The west door has a stair lift down into the nave and a call point. Please use this or call the stewards on 0141 552 6891 to have the door opened
- The main entrance on the south side has four stone steps up into the nave
- The nave is level with a smooth slabbed floor
- The choir is up five stone steps or via the stair lift. Speak to staff for help accessing the stair lift
- The lift has broken down, we are working to get it back up and running
- The Blacader aisle will not be open at this time
- The chapter house is reached up two steps and down eight. Information on the space will be available for those who cannot access it
- The crypt is down 25 steps with a single handrail
- There can be loud noises from the organ at times
- There are pews in the choir and nave in which visitors can sit
Toilets
There are no toilets available at the cathedral. The nearest adapted toilet is at St Mungo Museum about 15m away. If the museum is closed, the next accessible public toilet is in John Lewis in Buchanan Galleries 0.8miles/1.2km away.
Dogs
Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended at any time. Owners must pick up after their dogs.
Visitors' dogs are not permitted at the cathedral.
