First a warm welcome to our Glasgow City Music Tour. We will be walking a roughly circular route round the musical landmarks of our city. Let's kick things off with a bit of history.
Banks of the River Clyde
Our journey today begins on the banks of the River Clyde. Hear how this river influenced the growth of the city and helped develop our music scene.
The Clutha and The Scotia Bar
Both The Clutha and The Scotia have been much loved music pubs for decades. And both have histories full of highs and lows.
Britannia Panopticon Music Hall
This is the worlds oldest working music hall and the hall that launched the career of Stan Laurel, of Laurel and Hardy, to fame. To learn more about the Panopticon, play Track 5. Alternatively, if you are ready to move on, play Track 6 as we walk to our next location.
Britannia Panopticon continued...
Dig deeper into the history and life of the worlds oldest working music hall.
Candleriggs (Play while walking)
You are now walking along one of the oldest streets in Glasgow. Formerly home to several markets, Candleriggs was one of the city's original thirteen streets.
City Halls and Old Fruit Market
In front of you is the oldest, purpose-built performance space in Glasgow. It has hosted everyone from David Livingston to AC/DC although David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust gig failed to achieve lift off. Play Track 8 as we walk to out next location.
Towards Trongate (Play while walking)
Learn more about Glasgow's infamous ban on punk music.As you continue to the next location, you will pass the Mharsanta on Bell St. A gorgeous restaurant with some exciting cocktails set in the heart of the merchant city, bringing you a taste of Scotland!20% off food when ordering from the main menu when using your City Pass App, why not check it out!
Along Trongate
The building across road is now the Tron Theatre but once it had a heated night with a devilish gang called the Hellfire Club. Head along the Trongate to Glasgow Cross and the Tolbooth Steeple with its distinctive clock face.
Along Gallowgate (Play while walking)
As we head towards Barrowland Ballroom, we'll point out a couple of colourful locations including a Billy Connolly mural.
Barrowland
Arguably Glasgow's best loved venue, Barrowland is famous for hosting gigs by bands such as Oasis, Metallica, and Simple Minds. But its history stretches back much further.Opposite you on your right you should see the Van Winkle BBQ pit. Here they proudly offer Scotland's largest selection of bourbons, in an atmosphere that allows you to drift and believe you are in the depths of Kentucky! Why not check it out?Get 20% off food when ordering from the main menu when using your City Pass App.Alternatively, Directly opposite Barrowland Ballroom you should spot The Gate, a modern Scottish pub, dedicated to everything great about Scotland, from incredible produce to our famous hospitality!
Towards Barrowland Park (Play while walking)
Learn more about the history of the Barrowland Ballroom and some of the famous musicians that appeared there as we make our way to the Barrowland Park, and the Album Pathway.
Barrowland Park
Explore the Album Pathway at your own leisure and learn about its creation and conservation.
St Andrews in the Square
Learn about this location and its link to our poet Robert Burns.
Parnie Street and King Street
With its quirky shops, Parnie Street is one of the most characterful in the Merchant Cit. Keep going to the corner with King Street.
The 13th Note and Mono
Glasgow has been a stronghold of independent music, especially at The 13th Note and Mono.Sadly, this is the end of our self-guided tour, but if you enjoyed it, we would love to see you in real life on our guided walking tours. You can find more info at www.glasgowmusiccitytours.com. Of course, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy this amazing city with Glasgow City Pass.
