Glasgow Academy Boat Club, Glasgow

#455 among attractions in Glasgow

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Facts and practical information

Glasgow Academy Boat Club is a rowing club on the River Clyde, based at the Glasgow Schools East boathouse, Glasgow Green, Glasgow. The club is affiliated to Scottish Rowing. ()

Coordinates: 55°50'53"N, 4°14'10"W

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East End (Calton)Glasgow United Kingdom

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Glasgow Academy Boat Club – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: People's Palace, Glasgow Green, Nelson Monument, Glasgow Central Mosque.

~1200 ftN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
People's Palace, Glasgow
6 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...
~710 ftNE
Park, Playground
Glasgow Green, Glasgow
4 min walk • Glasgow Green is a historic park located in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland, and is the city's oldest public park. This expansive green space spans 136 acres and is a beloved haven for both locals and tourists seeking a tranquil escape from the urban bustle.
~1560 ftNW
Obelisk
Nelson Monument, Glasgow
8 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.
0.7 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Glasgow Central Mosque, Glasgow
17 min walk • Glasgow Central Mosque is located on the south bank of the River Clyde in the Gorbals district of central Glasgow. The organization, 'Muslims in Britain' classify the Glasgow Central Mosque as, Deobandi.
0.7 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
18 min walk • The Citizens Theatre, in what was the Royal Princess's Theatre, is the creation of James Bridie and is based in Glasgow, Scotland as a principal producing theatre.
0.5 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow
13 min walk • The Barrowland Ballroom is a dance hall and music venue in Glasgow, Scotland.
0.5 miNE
Church
Saint Mary's, Glasgow
14 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.
0.5 miNW
Church
St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow
14 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.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Albert Bridge, Glasgow
14 min walk • The Albert Bridge is a road bridge that spans the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, near Glasgow Green. The bridge opened in 1871. It links the Saltmarket in the city centre with Crown Street on the city’s south side. It is category A listed, and named after Queen Victoria's consort, Prince Albert.
0.6 miN
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Macfarlane Observatory, Glasgow
17 min walk • The Macfarlane Observatory was established at the University of Glasgow in 1757. It was the first purpose-built university observatory in Britain.
0.5 miNW
Church
St Andrew's-by-the-Green, Glasgow
14 min walk • St Andrew's-by-the-Green is an 18th-century category-A-listed former church in Glasgow, Scotland, and the first Episcopal church built in the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Glasgow Academy Boat Club?

Nearby attractions include King's Bridge, Glasgow (3 min walk), Glasgow Green, Glasgow (4 min walk), Templeton On The Green, Glasgow (5 min walk), People's Palace, Glasgow (6 min walk).

How to get to Glasgow Academy Boat Club by public transport?

The nearest stations to Glasgow Academy Boat Club:

Bus

Glasgow Green/ Peoples Palace • Lines: c1 (8 min walk)
London Road / Charlotte Street • Lines: c1 (13 min walk)

Train

Bridgeton (12 min walk)
Bellgrove (20 min walk)

Metro

Bridge Street • Lines: Subway (23 min walk)
St Enoch • Lines: Subway (26 min walk)