Exploring Glasgow: Cathedral, Necropolis, and Brewery Tour

With one day in Glasgow before heading to Belfast, I decided to try the City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-Off Bus. There are 2 lines a red and a brand-new yellow line. Each has about 19-21 stops around the city, but the yellow commentary is only available in English at this time.

There is some overlap between the two, and you only need to do the red to hit most of the spots that tourists want to see. The yellow line is, frankly, a waste of money and time unless you are a super fan who wishes to see their stadium.

The yellow line is if you have too much time on your hands and you want to see the untouristic neighborhoods- where the real residents live.

And just to mention, I bought my ticket online for the combo and the busses scanners showed that my mobile ticket didn’t exsist. One of the workers had to print me another ticket. He explained that since the yellow is new that the machines on the bus are having a problem with the codes. Something that they will hopefully figure out quickly.

There was also an issue with a couple of trees along the new route not be pruned enough and I got beaned in the head by two branches while leaving stop 14 on the yellow line.

Glasgow Catherdral

Glasgow Cathedral with a the Necropolis behind it.

The medevil gothic Cathedral is free to enter and is quiet large. There is even lower sections and tombs. Saint Mungo’s tomb can be found here. GLASGOW CATHEDRAL – A CATHEDRAL FOR GLASGOW AND THE WHOLE WORLD

Large stained glass windows line both sides of the cathedral’s upper section.

Vents in the floor for ventilation between the upper and lower church and tombs/

Now I’m curious, what makes the paint Anti Climb? WIll it scratch you? stain you?

Necropolis

The necropolis or city of the dead is at the top of the hill. Probably some of the best views of Glasgow can be found up here. Wandering amongst the headstones and tombs is popular for locals and tourists alike.

Tennent Brewery Tour

Even if you don’t like beer you have to admire the longest lasting brewery. It began in 1556 but wasn’t sold for money until 1740, up until this point it was traded for or given free. That’s 200 years of free beers and name recognition before it became a commercial venture. Tennent’s Lager / Beer Company & Founders Story – Tennent’s (tennents.co.uk)