Museums · Central Scotland
The Govan Stones
The Govan Stones — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Sutcliffe — 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
About
The Govan Stones 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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Place summary
The Govan Stones is a museum located in central Scotland. It houses a collection of early medieval carved stones, notable for their historical significance and unique artistry. The stones are a key representation of Scotland's early Christian heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8645, -4.3130
- Address
- 866 Govan Road Glasgow
- Opening
- Apr-Oct 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- thegovanstones.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12920194973 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Govan Stones?
- The Govan Stones is in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.8645°, -4.3130°.
- What are the opening hours for The Govan Stones?
- OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: Apr-Oct 11:00-16:00. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.