Battlefield, Glasgow

Name: Battlefield
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#408 among attractions in Glasgow

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Battlefield is a district in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is situated south of the River Clyde. The area takes its name from the Battle of Langside of 1568 in which Mary, Queen of Scots' army was defeated by forces acting in the name of her infant son, James VI. A highly decorative monument, designed by Alexander Skirving in 1887, now stands adjacent to Queen's Park commemorating the 320th anniversary of her defeat. ()

Coordinates: 55°49'28"N, 4°15'60"W

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South Side (Battlefield)Glasgow United Kingdom

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Hampden Park, Govanhill Baths, Cathkin Park, Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church.

0.6 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hampden Park, Glasgow
15 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...
0.9 miN
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Govanhill Baths, Glasgow
24 min walk • Govanhill Baths, located in the vibrant heart of Glasgow, United Kingdom, stands as a historic testament to the city's social and architectural heritage. This Edwardian-era swimming pool, first opened to the public in 1914, was not just a place for leisure...
0.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cathkin Park, Glasgow
17 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...
0.5 miNW
Church
Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church, Glasgow
14 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.
0.6 miE
Museum, History museum
Scottish Football Museum, Glasgow
15 min walk • The Scottish Football Museum is Scotland’s national museum of association football, located in Hampden Park in Glasgow.
0.6 miS
Church
Cathcart Trinity Church, Glasgow
16 min walk • Cathcart Trinity Church is one of two Church of Scotland Parish churchs in the Cathcart area of Glasgow.
0.7 miN
Church
Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church, Glasgow
19 min walk • Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church is a 19th-century Parish church of the Church of Scotland located in the south side of Glasgow, near Queen's Park, from which the church's name derives.
0.8 miN
Synagogue
Langside Synagogue, Glasgow
20 min walk • Langside Synagogue is a synagogue near Govanhill in Glasgow. It opened in May 1927 and closed in 2014.
0.6 miSE
Church
Cathcart Old Church, Glasgow
16 min walk • Cathcart Old Church is a Parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Cathcart area of Glasgow.
1 miS
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Holmwood House, Glasgow
27 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.
1 miN
Cinema, Nightlife
Govanhill Picture House, Glasgow
27 min walk • Govanhill Picture House based in Govanhill, Glasgow, was an Egyptian-themed cinema built in 1926 which was designed by architect Eric A. Sutherland and seated 1,200. It remained in use as a cinema until 1961 and then as a bingo hall till 1974. Subsequently, the building was used as a warehouse.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Battlefield?

Nearby attractions include Millbrae Crescent, Glasgow (10 min walk), Queen's Park, Glasgow (11 min walk), St Margaret's, Glasgow (13 min walk), Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church, Glasgow (14 min walk).

How to get to Battlefield by public transport?

The nearest stations to Battlefield:

Train

Mount Florida (7 min walk)
Langside (12 min walk)

Bus

Pollokshaws Road / Minard Road • Lines: 3, 38, 38A (18 min walk)
Kilmarnock Road / Mount Stuart Street • Lines: 3, 38 (18 min walk)