Glasgow University stands proud on Gilmour hill.Looking over the westend of Glasgow. Magnificent building. Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. Has not always been in the west of the city.
It moved to Gilmorehill in 1870. The original site on the High Street.East End of the city.The new site was designed by George Gilbert Scott.
It moved to Gilmorehill in 1870. The original site on the High Street.East End of the city.The new site was designed by George Gilbert Scott.
University's foundation in 1451. Arts, Divinity, Law and Medicine were the main sections of learning. Today there are eight-- arts, divinity, law and financial studies, medicine, science, social sciences, veterinary medicine, and engineering. It is said that students come from over 140 countries.
The Cloisters are a special place to take wedding images.
It’s an often-quoted claim that Glasgow University was the inspiration for JK Rowling’s portrayal of Hogwarts.