GVVT Bridgeton Bus Garage
GVVT Bridgeton Bus Garage
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The Trust owns Bridgeton Bus Garage. This was built for Glasgow Corporation Transport opening as a bus garage in 1965. It was closed by Greater Glasgow PTE in 1976 and was later used as a local authority internal transport depot. Whilst 1960s architecture is usually functional rather than decorative, the building deserves to be retained as a fine example of the building style of that period. The garage is now well established as a heritage centre for buses and commercial vehicles. There are over 100 buses, coaches, commercial vehicles and fire appliances in the collection. Vehicles are usually owned by individuals or small groups and range from hulks rescued from scrap yards and awaiting restoration to fully restored and active examples. The garage is open to the public on various dates in the year but at the moment this is not possible due to the Coronavirus restrictions. Our open days will return as soon as it is safe for us to do so.
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Fiona G
Motherwell, UK1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Dad and I went today. 5th Nov. We had no expectations. We had a great time. Both Mark and Brian were helpful and knowledgeable.
Written 5 November 2023
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Patricia F
Glasgow, UK2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
My son, my partner and I went for our sons Birthday day out and was brilliant. It was the open weekend in October and there were old cool looking buses, trucks, fire engines and there were loads of stalls where people were selling all kinds of buses, vehicles and Lego sets. The staff were really friendly and helpful and getting an old style bus from the city centre to the garage made the day perfect. We will definitely be back. Thanks Bridgeton Garage for a fab day out.
Written 22 October 2023
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dianeritabaldwin
Glasgow, UK3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This tour is one of the most enjoyable and informative tours of Glasgow. We visited it through the Open Doors programme and loved every minute of it. Mark is the ultimate Bus Nut. His knowledge and enthusiasm of this secret gem made the whole tour so enjoyable, combined with his Glasgow patter and stories of buses and their owners.
Written 19 September 2023
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Dizzy_Izzy1980
Glasgow, UK17 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Really interesting collection and Mark was a knowledgeable, friendly and fun guide. Went during Doors Open Days but they have regular open days throughout the year. The sensory bus is very cool. I didn't have time for the gift shop.
Written 17 September 2023
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George H
Livingston, UK9 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
I visited Bridgeton Bus Garage in Glasgow on Saturday and it was a wonderful experience. A great trip down memory lane and what our guides didn't know about buses wasn't worth knowing.
Written 13 August 2023
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InigoQuesta
Glasgow252 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
A great day out. Lots of old buses, fire engines and lorries. On the day I was there there was a snice selection of Morris Minors visiting. As well as lookoing, you can actually go for a run on one of the buses into the centre of Glasgow or over to the west end and back. Brings back great memories.
Written 21 July 2023
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Mark S
Scotland, UK9 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
What a fantastic Day really enjoyed our visit. all the Volunteers were really knowledgeable and made the experience very personal and special. The only thing I would want to do is drive a bus. To others thinking this might not be for you it’s a gem and very reasonable for a family ticket for 1 adults and 2 children £12, Great café and very cheap for refreshments, Nice small shop and well priced, Good luck to the volunteers and charity board I will be back.
Written 9 July 2023
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James S
Glasgow, UK5 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Always a fabulous day out, very helpful Stewards with Visiting Busses and Cars, with fun events for children
Written 2 April 2023
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trivia_tim
Harbin, China2 contributions
Nov 2022
It was a really informative and fascinating tour of the garage. And it was great to see some models of buses that I remember from my childhood, like the Leyland Leopard in Central Scottish livery that took me to and from school when I lived in Hamilton. My two daughters (aged 8 and 10) were really bored, as you would expect, so nerdy bus-loving middle-aged dads should leave their young kids at home for this one!
Written 21 November 2022
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graeme r
3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Fantastic, visited for ‘open weekend’ and did not disappoint. Volunteers do a fantastic job keeping the vehicles and building in great order and their enthusiasm is infectious! Brilliant day!
Written 9 October 2022
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