Govan Old Church the history of this location is intersting in early days it was the Kingdon of Strathclyde. was powerhouse for Kings of Strathclyde. The church has 31 monuments dating back from Celtic & Viking days. Creat collection of early Viking hogback stones also outsting coeection of early celtic carvings, The Church is open 7 days frim 1st April to 31 October from 1pm -4pm,
Guided tours are available & small gift shop at location. The Church is within easy access from Goavn subway station also bus stop and parking near by. ...
ย ย ย Read moreGovan Old Church is an absolute MUST SEE experience for anyone visiting Glasgow. Whether you're in town for a day or a week, your time will be well spent here learning about the 1500-1700 years of history the church and its site have. One of the docents opened the Church early when he saw us standing outside and then gave us a brilliant, well-versed tour of the Govan Stones and their various histories, and symbolisms. We came here on a lark, and I think I'll be hard pressed to find a cooler spot in...
ย ย ย Read moreFantastic place. So much history going back centuries. Guides are very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Surrounding area is also a must see ... Pearce Institute, William Pearce statue, Cardell Temperance Hall, British Linen Bank, Aitken Memorial Fountain, St Mary's Church, Mary Barbour Memorial, Glasgow Savings Bank, former Burgh Hall, Broomloan Subway depot, Govan Press building, Fairfield shipyard building,...
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