Blochairn, Glasgow

#458 among attractions in Glasgow

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Blochairn is a district in the Scottish city of Glasgow, situated north of the River Clyde. ()

Coordinates: 55°52'13"N, 4°12'45"W

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GermistonGlasgow United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art, Glasgow Necropolis, The Forge Shopping Centre, Glasgow Cathedral.

1.1 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art, Glasgow
28 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...
0.9 miSW
Cemetery
Glasgow Necropolis, Glasgow
23 min walk • The Glasgow Necropolis, a Victorian cemetery located in the city of Glasgow, United Kingdom, is a testament to the city's rich history and architectural heritage. Established in the early 19th century, this sprawling garden cemetery spans across 37 acres and is often...
1.3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Forge Shopping Centre, Glasgow
32 min walk • The Forge Shopping Centre is a bustling retail hub located in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland's largest city. Established as a shopping destination for both locals and visitors, The Forge offers a wide array of stores and services, catering to a diverse range of...
1.1 miSW
Medieval edifice with ornate windows
Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow
28 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...
1.1 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Provand's Lordship, Glasgow
28 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.
1.4 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow
35 min walk • The Barrowland Ballroom is a dance hall and music venue in Glasgow, Scotland.
1.3 miSW
Church
Saint Mary's, Glasgow
33 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.
1.1 miSW
Church
Barony Hall, Glasgow
29 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.
1.1 miNW
Park
Springburn, Glasgow
29 min walk • Springburn is an inner-city district in the north of the Scottish city of Glasgow, made up of generally working-class households. Springburn developed from a rural hamlet at the beginning of the 19th century.
1 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mungo's Church, Glasgow
27 min walk • St Mungo's Church is a Roman Catholic Parish Church in the Townhead area of Glasgow, Scotland.
1.3 miSW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Macfarlane Observatory, Glasgow
33 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 Blochairn?

Nearby attractions include Alexandra Park, Glasgow (12 min walk), Dennistoun, Glasgow (17 min walk), Our Lady of Good Counsel, Glasgow (17 min walk), Provanmill, Glasgow (18 min walk).

How to get to Blochairn by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blochairn:

Bus

Alexandra Parade / Meadowpark Street • Lines: 38 (13 min walk)
Alexandra Parade / Craigielea Street • Lines: 38, 38A (13 min walk)

Train

Alexandra Parade (13 min walk)
Barnhill (17 min walk)