Glasgow is a fascinating city with a history that extends from humble medieval origins to become the Second City of Empire in the Victorian era. This book explores beyond the city centre, venturing into areas like the Gorbals and Govanhill that rarely make it onto the radar of visitors or indeed many Glaswegians. Along the way you will visit abandoned railway stations, vibrant community gardens, a stretch of the mythical Molendinar Burn, and learn about old shipbuilding yards, infamous murders, and how local activists saved many tenement streets.
Glasgow has long been a place that has attracted immigrants and you will discover how they have shaped the character of the city as it is today. The city is also famed for its architecture and there is a walk dedicated to some of the great Glaswegian architects from the world renowned Charles Rennie Mackintosh to lesser-know names such as James Miller and Greek Thompson. Along the way you will discover pubs that are at the heart of their community, and also find out about Miss Cranston and her famous tea rooms. This unique guide to Glasgow is sure to surprise and delight in equal measure.
12 illustrated walks details on the best cafés & pubs information on local attractions, museums and galleries maps to help you navigate
1. Partick Walk
2. Anderston & Finnieston Walk
3. Garnethill Walk
4.
Gorbals Walk
5. Miss Cranston Walk
6. Pollokshields, Crosshill & Govanhill
Walk
7. Medieval Glasgow, Townhead & Merchant City Walk
8. City Centre
Architects Walk
9. West End Walk
10. Dennistoun Walk
11. Kelvin River & Canal
Walk
12. Ibrox into Govan Walk
Stephen Millar was raised in Scotland and lived in London for 20 years before moving back to his homeland. Stephen is the author and photographer of the best-selling series Londons Hidden Walks (volumes 1-4) and Edinburghs Hidden Walks. His other books include Secret Glasgow, Londons City Churches, and Lust, Lies and Monarchy. He has also written for publications such as The Sunday Herald, The Scotsman, and iNews. Stephen regularly leads groups of walkers exploring routes in his books or new walks he is researching.
