Museums · Central Scotland
Provand's Lordship
In or near Glasgow.
Provand's Lordship — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- High Street · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Provand's Lordship is a museum located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Provand's Lordship is Glasgow's oldest house, built in 1471, and one of only four surviving medieval buildings in the city. Visitors can explore its historical displays, which include 17th-century furniture and royal portraits, and enjoy the adjacent St Nicholas Garden featuring unique sculptures.
Place summary
Provand's Lordship is a museum located in central Scotland. It is the oldest house in Glasgow, dating back to the 15th century. The building is a rare example of medieval architecture and is designated as a Category A listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8624, -4.2369
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G4 0RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North East
- Phone
- 0141 276 1625
- Nearest railway station
- High Street — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Mo-Th,Sa 10:00-17:00; Fr,Su 11:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/82117906 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Provand's Lordship?
- Provand's Lordship is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G4 0RH).
- What is Provand's Lordship?
- Provand's Lordship — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Provand's Lordship?
- The nearest railway station is High Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode G4 0RH.
- Is Provand's Lordship free to visit?
- Yes, Provand's Lordship is free to enter.
- How do I get to Provand's Lordship?
- The nearest railway station is High Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G4 0RH.