City centre, Glasgow
★★★
Given that St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, it’s unsurprising that he has rather a lot of churches named after him. St Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow is one of the most beautiful: an ornate building providing a haven of tranquility despite being dwarfed by neighbouring high-rise apartments and offices on the banks of the Clyde. The cathedral dates from the early 1800s and is the mother church for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow; the interior is wonderfully light and welcoming, having benefited from a major refurbishment in 2010. Well worth a visit outside the numerous services (or attend one).
Location
O.S. Grid Reference: NS 591648
GPS coordinates: 55.855556,-4.252922
Numerous local buses |
St Enoch |
Glasgow Central & several other options
Car park / street parking (charge)
Key info
Daily
Free
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