Glasgow Sheriff & Justice of the Peace Court – Tours for Adults
Glasgow Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court took approx. 5 years to erect (June 1981 until January 1986). Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the court on 29 July 1986. Our building was designed by architects Keppie Henderson & partners of Glasgow. A Charles Rennie Macintosh influence can be seen extensively in the design of the building. Solar panels were installed on the roof in June 2008 to reduce our carbon footprint and keep our energy costs down.
On entry you will see the sculpture above the reception area which includes symbols from the Glasgow coat of Arms. The Glasgow coat of arms is accompanied by a rhyme to remember what the symbols represent: “This is the tree that never grew, this is the fish that never swam, this is the bird that never flew and this is the bell that never rang.” These are all symbols taken from the story of St Mungo (Kentigern) the Patron Saint of Glasgow. There will be pre-bookable adult and children’s tours of the court rooms and cells reception area (lasting approx. 1 hour).
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Pl, Glasgow G5 9DA, UK
G5 9DA
1986
Keppie Henderson & Partners of Glasgow
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Saturday 21st September: 10 : 00 AM, 11 : 00 AM, 12 : 00 PM, 1 : 00 PM, 2 : 00 PM, 3 : 00 PM
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
This is the listing for adults tours. Childrens tours are avaliable and must be booked seperately. Please see tour times. Booking is essential.
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Glasgow Central train station, Bridge Street Subway Station
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Fully Accessible
Further Accessibility Details: -
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Refreshments, Hearing Loop
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: -
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Refreshments, Hearing Loop
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Glasgow Sheriff & Justice of the Peace Court
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Tel: 0141429888
Email: glasgow@scotcourts.gov.uk
Website: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/
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Tel: 0141429888
Email: glasgow@scotcourts.gov.uk
Website: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/
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