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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.

SEPTEMBER TOUR

A BIRD'S EYE VIEW: AN IMMERSIVE JOURNEY THROUGH 850 YEARS OF GLASGOW

Take flight (on foot!) with Robin, the Bird That Never Flew, Glasgow’s cheeky, time-travelling guide. For centuries, Robin has perched, listened, and watched the city grow from sacred roots to industrial powerhouse… and now she’s ready to share her stories. Blending myth, memory, and plenty of Glaswegian gallusness, this immersive walking tour swoops through 850 years of history. From saints and queens to doctors, gypsies, artists and everyday folk, Robin (human name: Lauren) shows how it’s always been the people who truly make Glasgow.

What to Expect:
✨ A storytelling journey with a twist: history told through the eyes (and banter!) of Glasgow’s legendary Bird That Never Flew.
✨ Encounter iconic Glasgow characters: saints and sinners, royals and rebels, and more.
✨ A celebration of the people: from Mungo’s miracles to Mary Queen of Scots, from groundbreaking doctors to Queen of the Gypsies, this is a tour that honours the spirit of Glaswegians past and present.

Dates & Times: Sundays at 11am in September

Meeting Point: outside Glasgow Cathedral

Price:£15 per adult, £7.50 per child, and kids under 6 go free!

Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

THANKS FOR JOINING US ON THESE TOURS!

Our September tour is the last in this 6 month series of special walking tours, to celebrate Glasgow's 850th birthday. Thank you so much to all those who came along to a tour.