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Featured Route
East End Discovery Route
Explore Glasgow's historic East End, from cathedral grounds to the vibrant Barras market.
2.8km~90 minutes
Route Stops
1
St Mungo Museum Zen Garden
Cathedral Precinct
Scotland's only permanent Zen garden, a tranquil Japanese contemplation space overlooking Glasgow Cathedral.
2
Provand's Lordship Medieval Garden
Cathedral Precinct
Recreated 15th-century physic garden behind Glasgow's oldest house, growing herbs used in medieval medicine.
3
The Valley View (Glasgow Necropolis)
Cathedral Precinct
A lesser-known viewpoint in the Necropolis offering panoramic views over the Molendinar Valley and East End.
4
Doulton Fountain (Glasgow Green)
East End
World's largest terracotta fountain, a Victorian masterpiece celebrating the British Empire, now beautifully restored.
5
The Barras Weekend Market
East End
Historic East End street market where Glasgow's trading spirit survives among vintage finds and local characters.