Shore Excursion from Greenock: Glasgow, Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel

Itinerary

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Stop At:

The Kelpies & The Helix, M9, Falkirk FK2 7ZT Scotland

First, we will take you to see the Kelpies: the largest equine statues in the world.

Duration: 15 minutes

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Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road, Falkirk FK1 4RS Scotland

We will then visit the Falkirk Wheel - the world’s first and only rotating boat lift. This iconic Scottish landmark and feat of engineering stands 115ft tall and transfers boats between the two canals.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At:

Glasgow Cathedral, Castle Street Cathedral Precinct, Glasgow G4 0QZ Scotland

We will then head on to Glasgow, and our first stop will be at the Glasgow Cathedral. Built in the 1100s, Glasgow Cathedral survived the Protestant Reformation almost intact, and is now the most complete medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At:

The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis, 2 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0UZ Scotland

Adjacent to Glasgow Cathedral, you can then explore the Necropolis if you wish. Established in 1831 and built in the Classical Revival architectural fashion, and modeled on Père-Lachaise in Paris, the Necropolis has around 3,500 tombs. Entry included.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At:

Provand's Lordship, 3 Castle St., Glasgow G4 0RH Scotland

Here, you also have the option of visiting Provand's Lordship. Bult in 1471, this is the oldest house in Glasgow.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At:

St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0RH Scotland

Next to Provand's Lordship, if you wish, you can visit the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art. Entry included.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At:

Doulton Fountain, Glasgow Green, Glasgow G40 1AT Scotland

Leaving the Cathedral Precint, we will then take you to see the Doulton Fountain, built for the 1888 International Exhibition in Glasgow. This is the largest terracotta fountain in the world.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At:

University of Glasgow, University Avenue West End, Glasgow G12 8QQ Scotland

We will then head to the West End, via some of the incredible Glasgow Murals. Once in the West End, we will take you to see Glasgow University's main building: the Gilbert Scott building. This is the second largest Neo-Gothic building in the UK after Westminster Palace.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At:

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG Scotland

We will then take you to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, built in 1901 in the Spanish Baroque style. Here you can see a series of collections, as well as a restored Spirtfire plane from WW2.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At:

The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow G3 8RS Scotland

Finally, time permitting, we will finish our tour by taking you to the award-winning Transport Museum before we take you back to your cruise ship or other holiday accommodation.

Duration: 30 minutes