CWGC Tours 2024 - Glasgow Western Necropolis

Join us for a tour of Glasgow Western Necropolis, with a demonstration from our stonemason and the chance to try it yourself.

Our tours are free to the public, but if you would like to support us then please consider donating to our charity The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF).

https://foundation.cwgc.org/donate/

MEETING POINT: The Cross of Sacrifice - visible when you enter through the main cemetery gates.

In Glasgow Western Necropolis, the CWGC look after approximately 493 War Graves of the service personnel that served and died during the First or Second World War. In addition to the Commonwealth plots, this cemetery also contains Australian, Canadian, German, New Zealand, and South African war graves.

Come along, on this CWGC cemetery tour to learn more about the history of our organisation as well as the work we have done and continue to do to ensure the stories of the remarkable individuals who served and died during the world wars are not forgotten.

HOW TO GET HERE:

By Road from the M8 exit at Junction 16 and head north on A 879 Craighall Road. Travel 2.5 miles on this road leading into Saracen Street and Balmore Road . Turn left into Skirska Street then second right on Tresta Road. Through the housing estate the entrance to Western Necropolis is on right hand side past the entrance to St Kentigerns Cemetery at the end of the road. By Public transport Gilhochil Rail Station is two minutes’ walk from the main cemetery entrance. Trains from Queen Street Station travelling to Anniesland stop at this station.

Parking available both inside and outside the cemetery (crematorium parking); toilet access; no refreshments available.

Wheelchair/ mobility scooter access: The walk will encompass tarmac, gravel, and grass paths. There are slopes and it can be steep in some places.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and suitable footwear.

Under 12s may join the tour without a ticket if they are accompanied by a ticket holding adult.

The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) aims to actively engage all communities with the work of the CWGC by telling the inspiring stories through education and outreach projects.

The CWGF is an independent charity registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales (1171947) and Scotland (SC051982).

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