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University of Glasgow

University Ave. | West End, Glasgow G12 8QQ, Scotland (West End)
+44 (0)141-330 2000
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As featured in 3 days in Glasgow
Ranked #3 of 146 attractions in Glasgow
Type: Educational Sites
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: Take a student-led tour of the university's historic campus. The university was founded more than 500 years ago.
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Ridgefield, CT
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The university of Glasgow was simply beautiful in an old time stately manor! The grounds were immaculate and the building grand! Worth checking out..

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Montreal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The setting of the main building is beautifull and sourrounded by other interesting buildings. I allow your to take a walk and visit a neibourhood of Glasgow.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

The campus is an excellent place to walk around and offers some lovely views of the city. Some fantastic buildings and interesting museums, and a great atmosphere around the place. Whether you just want to sit and have a little quiet time or take some nice photographs, or even do a little student tour, it is a lovely place to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Happiest days of my life 1999-2003. Highly recommend attending here. Central location and high standards

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

I studied there a long time ago, and have always loved it. The atmosphere around the campus is great; the Hunterian is a gem.

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Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

This is a lovely area to walk or eat and is most frequented by students but it made for a good atmosphere.

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Walked the campus and enjoyed the beauty of the old buildings and history of the area. All was cold and lovely.

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Breda, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We booked a tour of the university. which was given by one of their students. Really interesting and fun as the building is very pretty and the story behind it interesting.

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Durham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We all loved the amazing buildings and the children loved the unusal science lab displays and hands on activities.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Glagsow Uni is the 2nd most amazing building in glasgow (kelvingrove art gallary being no 1) The grounds are lovely, theres not much to do other than wondering around and looking at the building, but dont fault it, its nearly as amazing as oxford.

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