Photos: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Michal Klajban, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Barnabas Csomor, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Photo credits
Photos: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Michal Klajban, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Barnabas Csomor, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Buchanan Street and George Square
Your local guide
Catriona Wishart
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Highlights
- Statues honouring purely local figures
- A civic square at the city's heart
- A pedestrianised street rising uphill
- How Buchanan Street became the main address
- Central Glasgow explained in one walk
About this tour
This session crosses George Square before walking a stretch of Buchanan Street, looking at Glasgow's civic and commercial centres side by side. You see the statues ringing the square and the gentle uphill run of the pedestrianised shopping street. Catriona explains which of the square's statues honour purely local figures.
After a short sound check in the square, the walk moves onto Buchanan Street at an easy pace, with questions welcomed throughout. Catriona answers as you go and sends a short note afterwards on the square's less obvious statues.
It suits anyone wanting an introduction to central Glasgow's layout, and works well as a first session before exploring further. It also appeals to those interested in civic history.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Glasgow before heading out.
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George Square's statues 15 min
The camera moves among the statues ringing George Square, the city's civic heart. Catriona points out which statues honour local figures rather than national ones.
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Buchanan Street 15 min
Turning onto Buchanan Street, the camera takes in the pedestrianised shopping street rising gently uphill. Catriona explains how the street became the city's main retail address.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Glasgow: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Tunnock's teacake and The West End, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in London time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Glasgow, showing you George Square's statues and Buchanan Street live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Glasgow live with my phone. I walk between the square and the street.
Times shown in London time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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