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