George Square
George Square
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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johnnymac2017
Kilmacolm, UK1,293 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
This spacious open square is situated in the centre of Glasgow, and is a great place to sit, relax, and people watch.
It is surrounded by statues, old buildings, and, the City Halls are to be found behind the cenotaph.
I like to go to a well known bakers on the other side of the road to get lunch, and sit and chillax, but this time the seating had been removed for a gathering, and was yet to be replaced.
It is surrounded by statues, old buildings, and, the City Halls are to be found behind the cenotaph.
I like to go to a well known bakers on the other side of the road to get lunch, and sit and chillax, but this time the seating had been removed for a gathering, and was yet to be replaced.
Written 30 August 2023
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Brook E
12 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
George square is in the centre of glasgow with lots of near by restaurants, pubs, and places to go visit such as the Glasgow City Chambers. It’s is the perfect place to go when it’s a nice sunny day to soak up the sun and scenery. It is definitely a place to go as it as easy and accessible to get to other places
Written 18 May 2022
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797dennisp
Montrose, UK30,892 contributions
May 2023
Always a pleasure to spend some time here in George Square particularly on a nice day like today. Not too busy even though it was lunch time with the folk enjoying drinks at the outside seating of Wetherspoons Counting House.
Nearly all the statues heads were occupied by a pooping pigeon or gull (I wonder out often they clean off the droppings ?)
Nice to sit on one of the benches, read a book or simply just people watch !!
Nearly all the statues heads were occupied by a pooping pigeon or gull (I wonder out often they clean off the droppings ?)
Nice to sit on one of the benches, read a book or simply just people watch !!
Written 25 July 2023
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Martin M
Johnstone, UK3 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Just back from the Winterfest at George Square, what a horrible experience. In particular, the ice skating was a major disappointment. Firstly, you need an adult ticket for anyone over 120cm. The average boy reaches 120cm at six years old!!!
Despite queuing 25 mins before our time slot, we were 10 mins late on the ice due to a lack of staff. The ice was in such a bad state it was almost impossible to skate on, and there was at least twice as many people crammed into a tiny space than there should have been. Avoid if you have the chance :(
Despite queuing 25 mins before our time slot, we were 10 mins late on the ice due to a lack of staff. The ice was in such a bad state it was almost impossible to skate on, and there was at least twice as many people crammed into a tiny space than there should have been. Avoid if you have the chance :(
Written 22 December 2023
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Carmen186534
Glasgow, UK2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
George Square use to have beautiful old trees surrounding the perimetre and every Christmas the square looked elegant with all the pretty decorations. We would always take a trip into the city to see the square and the trees were always a focal point with their lovely twinkling fairy lights. Fast forward to Dec 2023, the Square is unrecognisable. The trees have been replaced with concrete and it looks cheap and nasty with horrible gory decorations and a carnival. Its criminal what has been allowed and whoever authorised the removal of the trees should have been sacked. George sq now looks like Las Vegas or Blackpool. Horrid !!!
Written 20 December 2023
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Jay B
Fairhope, AL1,073 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
George Square is a nice place to spend some time while in Glasgow. The square is beautiful and centrally located. The best feature of the square is the many historically important statues. Queen Victoria, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns, and other Scottish heroes are featured there. Take advantage of the many photo opportunities!
Written 6 August 2023
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Sergio R.
Miami, FL36 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
We stayed a few days at a hotel nearby in November 2019 and got to enjoy George Square decorated for Christmas. It was lovely. Full of lights and food, art and gift vendors. The ambiance was friendly and safe (even at night), with mostly couples and families. If you are in Glasgow (specially during the holidays), it's a nice place to spend a few hours.
Written 29 February 2020
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Dave C
Illinois1,709 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
In the center of Glasgow. Surrounded by landmark buildings. Has several statues of people that I didn't really know who they were (all with pigeon poop on top). A big monument in the middle. Many benches. In May, lots of flowering plants. No grassy areas though. Great for just taking it all in.
Written 5 August 2023
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Norwich, UK1,302 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
To have space - or at least the sense of space - in a city is a precious thing. George Square offers this to Glasgow in real tangible empty oblongness. Always something going on, plenty of folk milling about, and a Greggs over the road. A great space.
Written 3 March 2024
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516rachela
Glasgow, UK133 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
Great spot for people watching. It's busy but spacious enough to find a patch of grass in good weather or a spot on a bench. The pigeons are quite entertaining and like flying about together over your head! Would recommend resting here a while if you're in the city centre.
Written 3 June 2023
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is this in walking distance of jury inn hotel
Written 10 April 2018
It’s any easy walk and great way to see surrounding area.
Written 14 April 2018
What are the opening times of the Glasgow wheel?
Written 26 November 2017
The Christmas market is open 10am till 10 pm so assume wheel would be the same times hope this helps
Written 27 November 2017
vorrei sapere se ci sono collegamenti frequenti Edimburgo - Glascow
Written 27 April 2017
certo c'è un pullmann diretto che parte ogni quarto d'ora.
Written 28 April 2017
Talent321
Glasgow, Montana
Hi
we want today sight seeking bus. Is it gerorge square open today..or at what time sessions start for tour of 110mins??
reply me soon thanx
Written 23 November 2016
Try this on your search bar: citysightseeingglasgow
Written 26 November 2016
When does the Xmas tree and lights go on in Georges Square.
Written 23 October 2016
How you doing it's the 20 th November this year they do a free ballot every year and you can win upto 6 tickets per address all the best 👍👍
Written 23 October 2016
No
There was originally planned to be but due to mixed feelings towards him (in response to his increasing bouts of madness) it was thought more apt to commemorate Sir Walter Scott and is home to his first memorial
George Square is today home to the headquarters of Glasgow City Council, and boasts an important collection of statues and monuments, including those dedicated to Robert Burns, James Watt, Sir Robert Peel
Written 10 July 2015
once more george sq turned into a political rally for the snp, they have the dare to rename it freedom sq, well the people of scotland spoke yet the 55% are getting ignored, come on glasgow council stop letting space out to these rallies,george sq is for the people of glasgow and visitors to enjoy, what image dose it send out when you have demonstrations against the very people letting out the space
Written 25 April 2015
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