St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow

Name: St Mary's Cathedral
Address: 300 Great Western Rd, Glasgow, G4 9JB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 141 339 6691

#102 among attractions in Glasgow

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, commonly called St Mary's Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. It is located on the Great Western Road, in the west end of Glasgow, Scotland. The current building was opened on 9 November 1871 as St Mary's Episcopal Church and was completed in 1893 when the spire was completed. The architect was Sir Gilbert Scott. It was raised to cathedral status in 1908. The total height of the cathedral is 63 metres. The church structure is protected as a category A listed building. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1893 (131 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalSpire height: 223 ftCoordinates: 55°52'25"N, 4°16'30"W

Address

300 Great Western RdFirhillGlasgow G4 9JB United Kingdom

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+44 141 339 6691

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St Mary's Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Glasgow University Union, Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, Queen's Cross Church, Tenement House.

0.4 miW
Nightlife, Universities and schools
Glasgow University Union, Glasgow
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow's historic West End, the Glasgow University Union (GUU) is a cornerstone of student life at the University of Glasgow. With its origins dating back to 1885, the Union has a rich heritage and plays a key role in the social and cultural...
0.5 miW
Scotland’s oldest public museum
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, Glasgow
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow, the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery stands as a beacon of culture and history in Scotland's most vibrant city. This esteemed institution is not only the oldest public museum in Scotland but also a cornerstone of the University of...
0.5 miN
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, Architecture
Queen's Cross Church, Glasgow
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow's vibrant West End, Queen's Cross Church stands as a beacon of architectural splendor and historical significance. This church, designed by the renowned Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, is a testament to the unique blend of...
0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Tenement House, Glasgow
12 min walk • The Tenement House is a historic house museum in Glasgow, owned and operated by the National Trust for Scotland. It is located at 145 Buccleuch Street, in the Garnethill area, near Charing Cross railway station and Cowcaddens subway station.
~740 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Websters Theatre, Glasgow
4 min walk • Websters is a theatre in Glasgow, Scotland. It also operates as a bar and restaurant. Websters occupies the building of the 19th-century former Lansdowne Parish Church.
0.6 miW
Church
University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, Glasgow
15 min walk • The University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel is an interfaith chapel at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. It was consecrated on 4 October 1929, and is dedicated to the memory of the former students and staff of the University who lost their lives in the First World War.
0.6 miW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Western Baths, Glasgow
17 min walk • The Western Baths Club is a Victorian era private swimming and leisure club founded in 1876. The club remains at its original site at 12 Cranworth Street, Hillhead, Glasgow.
0.5 miSE
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Garnethill Synagogue, Glasgow
14 min walk • Garnethill Synagogue is the historic 'cathedral synagogue' of Scotland. It is located in Garnethill, Glasgow.
0.6 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
King's Theatre, Glasgow
17 min walk • The King's Theatre is located in Glasgow, Scotland. It was built for Howard & Wyndham Ltd under its chairman Baillie Michael Simons as a sister theatre of their Theatre Royal in the city and was designed by Frank Matcham, opening in 1904.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow
17 min walk • The Centre for Contemporary Arts is an arts centre in Glasgow, Scotland. The year-round programme includes exhibitions, film, music, literature, spoken word, festivals, Gaelic and performance.
~1360 ftW
Bridge
Kelvinbridge, Glasgow
7 min walk • Kelvinbridge is the common name of the Great Western Bridge, a cast iron road and pedestrian bridge located in the West End of the city of Glasgow, Scotland, built to carry the Great Western Road at a high level across the River Kelvin.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Mary's Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Websters Theatre, Glasgow (4 min walk), Woodside, Glasgow (5 min walk), The Stand Comedy Club, Glasgow (5 min walk), Al-Furqan Mosque, Glasgow (5 min walk).

How to get to St Mary's Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Mary's Cathedral:

Bus

Great Western Road / Dunearn Street • Lines: 6A (2 min walk)
Maryhill Road / Seamore Street • Lines: 17, 60, 60A, 61, 8, C8, N60 (5 min walk)

Metro

Kelvinbridge • Lines: Subway (5 min walk)
St Georges Cross • Lines: Subway (8 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (17 min walk)
Exhibition Centre (23 min walk)