St Andrew's Square, Glasgow

Name: St Andrew's Square
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#197 among attractions in Glasgow

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Facts and practical information

St Andrew's Square is a public square in the city of Glasgow, Scotland and lies to the south east corner of Glasgow Cross, close to Glasgow Green. The square is noted for its immense 18th-century classical church, St Andrew's in the Square, from which the square takes its name. The church was completed in 1758, to the designs of architect Allan Dreghorn and master mason Mungo Naismith and is among the finest of its type anywhere in Britain. The interior has lavish 18th century rococo plasterwork. The building is Category A listed. It is one of six squares in the city centre. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°51'18"N, 4°14'34"W

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East End (Calton)Glasgow United Kingdom

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St Andrew's Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: People's Palace, The 13th Note, Nelson Monument, Britannia Music Hall.

~1780 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
People's Palace, Glasgow
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow Green, the People's Palace stands as a testament to the cultural and social history of the people of Glasgow. Established in 1898, this museum offers a poignant and comprehensive look into the lives of Glaswegians from the 18th century...
~930 ftNW
Nightlife
The 13th Note, Glasgow
5 min walk • The 13th Note is a cultural hub nestled in the heart of Glasgow, United Kingdom, known for its eclectic mix of music, art, and vegetarian cuisine. This unique venue, which has garnered a reputation as a cornerstone of the city's independent music scene, is a haven for...
~1320 ftS
Obelisk
Nelson Monument, Glasgow
7 min walk • The Nelson Monument is a commemorative obelisk built in 1806 in honour of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, constructed the year after his death at the Battle of Trafalgar. It is located within Glasgow Green, a historic public park in Glasgow, Scotland. It stands 144 feet tall, and its square plinth is enclosed by cast iron railings.
~1140 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Britannia Music Hall, Glasgow
6 min walk • The Britannia Music Hall in Trongate, Glasgow, Scotland is one of the oldest remaining music halls in Britain. It is located above an amusement arcade, at 113-117 Trongate. Built in 1857/58 by and for city builder Archibald Blair whose architects were Thomas Gildard and Robert H. M.
~1560 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow
8 min walk • The Barrowland Ballroom is a dance hall and music venue in Glasgow, Scotland.
~20 ftW
Church
St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow
1 min walk • St Andrew's in the Square is an 18th-century category-A-listed former church in Glasgow, Scotland, considered one of the finest classical churches in Scotland, and now Glasgow's Centre for Scottish Culture, promoting Scottish music, song and dance.
~1740 ftW
Bridge
Victoria Bridge, Glasgow
9 min walk • Victoria Bridge is a category A listed road bridge spanning the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Victoria Bridge is the oldest surviving bridge in Glasgow, lying at the foot of Stockwell Street in the city centre.
~1240 ftSW
Bridge
Albert Bridge, Glasgow
6 min walk • The Albert Bridge is a road bridge that spans the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, near Glasgow Green. The bridge opened in 1871. It links the Saltmarket in the city centre with Crown Street on the city’s south side. It is category A listed, and named after Queen Victoria's consort, Prince Albert.
~1110 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre, Glasgow
6 min walk • The Sharmanka Kinetic Gallery is a theatre of kinetic sculpture, where hundreds of carved figures and pieces of old scrap perform an incredible choreography to haunting music and synchronised light, telling the humorous and tragic stories of the human spirit as it struggles against the relentless circles of life and death.
~870 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
5 min walk • The Tron Theatre is located at the corner of Trongate and Chisholm Street, in what was formerly the Collegiate Church of Our Lady and St Anne in the Merchant City area of Glasgow, Scotland. The Tron Steeple still stands adjacent to the theatre.
~1770 ftNE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Macfarlane Observatory, Glasgow
9 min walk • The Macfarlane Observatory was established at the University of Glasgow in 1757. It was the first purpose-built university observatory in Britain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Andrew's Square?

Nearby attractions include St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow (1 min walk), St Andrew's-by-the-Green, Glasgow (2 min walk), Saltmarket, Glasgow (4 min walk), Glasgow Cross, Glasgow (4 min walk).

How to get to St Andrew's Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Andrew's Square:

Bus

London Road / Turnbull Street • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
Gallowgate / Watson Street • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)

Train

High Street (9 min walk)
Argyle Street (9 min walk)

Metro

St Enoch • Lines: Subway (14 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: Subway (16 min walk)