Macfarlane Observatory, Glasgow

#153 among attractions in Glasgow

Museum, Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

The Macfarlane Observatory was established at the University of Glasgow in 1757. It was the first purpose-built university observatory in Britain. ()

Coordinates: 55°51'26"N, 4°14'7"W

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East End (Dennistoun)Glasgow United Kingdom

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Day trips

Macfarlane Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: People's Palace, St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art, Glasgow Necropolis, Glasgow Cathedral.

0.4 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
People's Palace, Glasgow
11 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...
~1940 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art, Glasgow
10 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...
0.4 miNE
Cemetery
Glasgow Necropolis, Glasgow
11 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...
0.4 miN
Medieval edifice with ornate windows
Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow
11 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...
~1920 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Provand's Lordship, Glasgow
10 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.
0.4 miSW
Obelisk
Nelson Monument, Glasgow
12 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.
~770 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow
4 min walk • The Barrowland Ballroom is a dance hall and music venue in Glasgow, Scotland.
0.4 miSE
Church
Saint Mary's, Glasgow
11 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.
~1740 ftN
Church
Barony Hall, Glasgow
9 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.
~1790 ftSW
Church
St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow
9 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.
0.4 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre, Glasgow
12 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Macfarlane Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow (4 min walk), Many Studios, Glasgow (5 min walk), High Street, Glasgow (7 min walk), Cathedral Square, Glasgow (8 min walk).

How to get to Macfarlane Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Macfarlane Observatory:

Bus

Gallowgate / Bain Street • Lines: 2, 61 (4 min walk)

Train

High Street (6 min walk)
Bellgrove (11 min walk)

Metro

St Enoch • Lines: Subway (20 min walk)
Buchanan Street • Lines: Subway (21 min walk)