University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

Name: University of Strathclyde
Address: Centre For Sport & Recreation 347 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, G1 2TB, United Kingdom

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The University of Strathclyde is a public research university located in Glasgow, Scotland. Founded in 1796 as the Andersonian Institute, it is Glasgow's second-oldest university, having received its royal charter in 1964 as the first technological university in the United Kingdom. Taking its name from the historic Kingdom of Strathclyde, it is Scotland's third-largest university by number of students, with students and staff from over 100 countries. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°51'39"N, 4°14'31"W

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Centre For Sport & Recreation 347 Cathedral StreetCity Centre (Townhead)Glasgow G1 2TB United Kingdom

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University of Strathclyde – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art, George Square, University of Strathclyde Students' Association, Glasgow Cathedral.

~1320 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art, Glasgow
7 min walk • The St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art is a unique institution nestled in the heart of Glasgow, United Kingdom, that offers a profound exploration of the world's major religions and their artistic expressions. Opened in 1993, the museum is named after Glasgow's...
~1710 ftW
Square
George Square, Glasgow
9 min walk • George Square is a grand civic space that lies at the very heart of Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland. It is a central hub of activity, framed by architecturally significant buildings that reflect the city's rich Victorian heritage.
~1280 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
University of Strathclyde Students' Association, Glasgow
7 min walk • The University of Strathclyde Students' Association (USSA) is the beating heart of student life for those studying at the University of Strathclyde, located in the vibrant city of Glasgow, United Kingdom. As a hub of activity, the association is dedicated to enriching...
~1220 ftNE
Medieval edifice with ornate windows
Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow
6 min walk • Glasgow Cathedral stands as an architectural testament to the city's medieval history and is a beacon of religious significance in Glasgow, United Kingdom. This imposing church, also known as St. Mungo's Cathedral, is one of the few Scottish medieval churches to have...
~1200 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Provand's Lordship, Glasgow
6 min walk • The Provand's Lordship of Glasgow, Scotland, is a medieval historic house museum located at the top of Castle Street within sight of the Glasgow Cathedral and Glasgow Royal Infirmary, and next to the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art.
~1310 ftW
Architecture, Historical place
City Chambers, Glasgow
7 min walk • The City Chambers or Municipal Buildings in Glasgow, Scotland, has functioned as the headquarters of Glasgow City Council since 1996, and of preceding forms of municipal government in the city since 1889. It is located on the eastern side of the city's George Square. It is a Category A listed building.
~1710 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Britannia Music Hall, Glasgow
9 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.
~1100 ftNE
Church
Barony Hall, Glasgow
6 min walk • Barony Hall, also known as Barony Church, is a red sandstone Victorian neo-Gothic-style building on Castle Street in Glasgow, Scotland, near Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the city's oldest surviving house, Provand's Lordship.
~1680 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre, Glasgow
9 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.
~1650 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
8 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.
~920 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Glasgow City Halls, Glasgow
5 min walk • Glasgow's City Halls and Old Fruitmarket is a concert hall and former market located on Candleriggs, in the Merchant City, Glasgow, Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is University of Strathclyde open?

University of Strathclyde is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to University of Strathclyde?

Nearby attractions include Livingstone Tower, Glasgow (2 min walk), Ramshorn Cemetery, Glasgow (3 min walk), Rottenrow, Glasgow (4 min walk), High Street, Glasgow (4 min walk).

How to get to University of Strathclyde by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Strathclyde:

Train

High Street (4 min walk)
Glasgow Queen Street Low Level (10 min walk)

Bus

Cathedral Street / Taylor Street • Lines: 38, 38A (5 min walk)
High Street / Blackfriars Street • Lines: c1 (5 min walk)

Metro

Buchanan Street • Lines: Subway (12 min walk)
St Enoch • Lines: Subway (15 min walk)