Cathcart Cemetery, Glasgow

Name: Cathcart Cemetery
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#300 among attractions in Glasgow

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Cathcart Cemetery is a cemetery in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, which was opened in 1878. It is named after the nearby neighbourhood of Cathcart on the southern outskirts of Glasgow, but does not actually fall within the city boundaries. It is bounded to the east by the White Cart Water, with Linn Park on the opposite bank. Other surrounding residential areas to the west are Muirend and Netherlee. The grounds of Holmwood House, a mansion designed by Alexander 'Greek' Thomson, are located a short distance to the north. ()

Coordinates: 55°48'32"N, 4°15'54"W

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South Side (Cathcart)Glasgow United Kingdom

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Cathcart Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hampden Park, Scottish Football Museum, Cathcart Trinity Church, Cathcart Old Church.

1.3 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hampden Park, Glasgow
33 min walk • Hampden Park, located in the bustling city of Glasgow, United Kingdom, is an iconic sport venue that resonates deeply with football fans. This historical stadium is not only the home of the Scotland national football team but also serves as a venue for major football...
1.2 miNE
Museum, History museum
Scottish Football Museum, Glasgow
31 min walk • The Scottish Football Museum is Scotland’s national museum of association football, located in Hampden Park in Glasgow.
0.4 miN
Church
Cathcart Trinity Church, Glasgow
12 min walk • Cathcart Trinity Church is one of two Church of Scotland Parish churchs in the Cathcart area of Glasgow.
0.7 miNE
Church
Cathcart Old Church, Glasgow
19 min walk • Cathcart Old Church is a Parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Cathcart area of Glasgow.
~1230 ftE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Holmwood House, Glasgow
6 min walk • Holmwood House is the finest and most elaborate residential villa designed by the Scottish architect Alexander "Greek" Thomson. It is also rare in retaining much of its original interior decor, and being open to the public.
0.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Cathcart Castle, Glasgow
12 min walk • Cathcart Castle was a 15th-century castle, located in what is now Linn Park in the Cathcart area of southern Glasgow, Scotland. The castle was abandoned in the 18th century, and the remaining ruins were pulled down in 1980, leaving only foundations visible.
0.9 miS
55°47'51"N • 4°16'25"W
Williamwood Golf Club, Glasgow
23 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
0.5 miN
Library
Couper Institute Library, Glasgow
13 min walk • The Couper Institute Library is a public library situated in Cathcart, Glasgow, Scotland. The Couper Institute was originally built by architects Campbell Douglas and James Sellars. The library was added in 1923 by architect John Alfred Taylor Houston on the bequest of Robert Couper.
1.1 miNE
Park
King's Park, Glasgow
28 min walk • King's Park is a district in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is situated south of the River Clyde and borders the Glasgow areas of Croftfoot, Cathcart, Simshill, Mount Florida and Toryglen and the neighbourhood of Bankhead in the adjoining town of Rutherglen.
1 miNW
Church
St Margaret's, Glasgow
27 min walk • St Margaret's Church is a Category B listed church of the Scottish Episcopal Church at 355 Kilmarnock Road, Newlands, Glasgow, Scotland.
0.4 miSE
Park
Linn Park, Glasgow
10 min walk • Linn Park can mean: Linn Park, Birmingham, Alabama, a seven-acre urban park in the centre of Birmingham, Alabama Linn Park, Glasgow, an 82-hectare park surrounded by the suburbs of Glasgow, and Netherlee, in Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cathcart Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Holmwood House, Glasgow (6 min walk), Linn Park, Glasgow (10 min walk), Cathcart Castle, Glasgow (12 min walk), Cathcart Trinity Church, Glasgow (12 min walk).

How to get to Cathcart Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathcart Cemetery:

Train

Muirend (9 min walk)
Cathcart (17 min walk)

Bus

Carmunnock Road / Croftfoot Road • Lines: M2 (21 min walk)
Croftpark Avenue / Croftburn Drive • Lines: M2 (26 min walk)