Calton, Glasgow

Name: Calton
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#347 among attractions in Glasgow

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Calton, known locally as The Calton, is a district in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is situated north of the River Clyde, and just to the east of the city centre. Calton's most famous landmark is the Barras street market and the Barrowland Ballroom, one of Glasgow's principal musical venues. ()

Coordinates: 55°51'8"N, 4°13'52"W

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East End (Calton)Glasgow United Kingdom

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Calton – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: People's Palace, The 13th Note, Glasgow Green, Nelson Monument.

~1250 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
People's Palace, Glasgow
7 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...
0.7 miNW
Nightlife
The 13th Note, Glasgow
18 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...
~1150 ftSW
Park, Playground
Glasgow Green, Glasgow
6 min walk • Glasgow Green is a historic park located in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland, and is the city's oldest public park. This expansive green space spans 136 acres and is a beloved haven for both locals and tourists seeking a tranquil escape from the urban bustle.
~1970 ftW
Obelisk
Nelson Monument, Glasgow
10 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.
~1350 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow
7 min walk • The Barrowland Ballroom is a dance hall and music venue in Glasgow, Scotland.
~1070 ftNE
Church
Saint Mary's, Glasgow
6 min walk • Saint Mary's is a Catholic church in Calton, Glasgow, Scotland. It is the second oldest church in the Archdiocese of Glasgow and acted as the Pro-Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow from 14 August 2009 to April 2011, during the restoration of St Andrew's Cathedral.
0.5 miW
Church
St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow
13 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.
0.6 miW
Bridge
Albert Bridge, Glasgow
17 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.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre, Glasgow
18 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.
0.6 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
17 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.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Macfarlane Observatory, Glasgow
10 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 Calton?

Nearby attractions include Templeton On The Green, Glasgow (5 min walk), Saint Mary's, Glasgow (6 min walk), Glasgow Green, Glasgow (6 min walk), People's Palace, Glasgow (7 min walk).

How to get to Calton by public transport?

The nearest stations to Calton:

Bus

Glasgow Green/ Peoples Palace • Lines: c1 (7 min walk)
Gallowgate / Sydney Street • Lines: 2, 61 (7 min walk)

Train

Bridgeton (10 min walk)
Bellgrove (11 min walk)

Metro

St Enoch • Lines: Subway (26 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: Subway (27 min walk)