Couper Institute Library, Glasgow

Name: Couper Institute Library
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#214 among attractions in Glasgow

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Facts and practical information

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. The institute and its library are now are now listed buildings, category B. ()

Coordinates: 55°48'58"N, 4°15'51"W

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South Side (Cathcart)Glasgow United Kingdom

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Day trips

Couper Institute Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hampden Park, Cathkin Park, Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church, Scottish Football Museum.

0.8 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hampden Park, Glasgow
22 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...
1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cathkin Park, Glasgow
28 min walk • Cathkin Park, nestled in the city of Glasgow, United Kingdom, is a sporting venue steeped in history and local pride. This now largely forgotten football ground was once the home of Third Lanark A.C., a team that was a staple of Scottish football until its demise in...
1.1 miN
Church
Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church, Glasgow
29 min walk • Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church is a 19th-century church building in the south-side of Glasgow, immediately opposite Queen's Park. It was built in the French Gothic style, on designs by William Leiper. The church hall was built in 1873, while the church was completed by 8 October 1876.
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum
Scottish Football Museum, Glasgow
20 min walk • The Scottish Football Museum is Scotland’s national museum of association football, located in Hampden Park in Glasgow.
~330 ftSW
Church
Cathcart Trinity Church, Glasgow
2 min walk • Cathcart Trinity Church is one of two Church of Scotland Parish churchs in the Cathcart area of Glasgow.
~1830 ftNE
Church
Cathcart Old Church, Glasgow
9 min walk • Cathcart Old Church is a Parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Cathcart area of Glasgow.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Holmwood House, Glasgow
12 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 miSE
Forts and castles
Cathcart Castle, Glasgow
11 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.
1.1 miN
Church
Crosshill Queen's Park Church, Glasgow
29 min walk • Crosshill Queen's Park Church is a 19th-century former Church of Scotland parish church near Queen's Park in Glasgow. Nowadays, the building has been converted into residential flats.
0.8 miNE
Park
King's Park, Glasgow
20 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.
0.7 miNW
Church
St Margaret's, Glasgow
18 min walk • St Margaret's Church is a Category B listed church of the Scottish Episcopal Church at 355 Kilmarnock Road, Newlands, Glasgow, Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Couper Institute Library?

Nearby attractions include Cathcart Trinity Church, Glasgow (2 min walk), Cathcart Old Church, Glasgow (9 min walk), Cathcart Castle, Glasgow (11 min walk), Holmwood House, Glasgow (12 min walk).

How to get to Couper Institute Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Couper Institute Library:

Train

Cathcart (5 min walk)
Muirend (14 min walk)

Bus

Carmunnock Road / Croftfoot Road • Lines: M2 (22 min walk)
Kilmarnock Road / Carlaverock Road • Lines: 38, 38A (24 min walk)