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DISCOVER GLASGOW'S 850 YEAR HISTORY THIS SUMMER

This summer, step into the past with our special edition walking tour series, celebrating eight and a half centuries of Glasgow’s vibrant history for Glasgow's 850th birthday. From May to September, we have a different themed tour on offer, each one diving into a different era of the city’s incredible story. Whether you're a proud Glaswegian or discovering the city for the first time, these tours are your ticket to uncovering hidden gems, untold tales, and iconic landmarks.

JUNE TOUR

GLASGOW'S RAINBOW TRAIL: THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF LGBTQ+ LIFE IN GLASGOW

From dazzling drag queens to rebellious lesbian witches, join Caron for this 1.5-hour walking tour and dive deep into the hidden and historic LGBTQ+ stories of Glasgow. Wander through the city’s streets and uncover the legendary venues, fearless activists, and iconic moments that shaped Glasgow’s queer culture, one of the most vibrant and progressive in the world.

What to Expect:
✨ Secret stories of underground clubs, radical protests, and bold pioneers
✨ The wild nightlife that made Glasgow a queer haven
✨ Inspiring tales of resilience, love, and activism

Dates & Times: 14th, 15th, 21st & 22nd June; 11am-12:30pm

Meeting Point: outside Glasgow City Chambers in George Square

Price: £15pp

JULY TOUR

THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF SAUCHIEHALL STREET

From scandalous court cases to stylish 1930s splendour, join guide Tommy for this 1.5-hour walking tour down Glasgow’s most iconic thoroughfare. Sauchiehall Street has been the beating heart of the city’s nightlife, culture, and creativity for over a century, and its stories are every bit as bold as its neon lights.

We’ll trace the path from political giants to ghostly legends, forgotten cinemas to glamorous hotels, with tales of artists, anarchists, socialites, and subversives along the way. This tour peels back the layers of Sauchiehall’s past, and reveals a few skeletons hiding in the closets of Glasgow’s grandest facades.

What to Expect:
✨ The rise and fall of a street that once defined Scottish nightlife
✨ Shocking scandals, hidden histories, and notorious locals
✨ The architecture, art, and activism that shaped a cultural powerhouse

From Mackintosh at the Willow to the Beresford Hotel, prepare for a tour as colourful and complex as the street itself.

Dates & Times: 12th, 13th & 20th July at 2pm

Meeting Point: at the Donald Dewar Statue on Buchanan St

Price: £15pp

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