High Court of Justiciary at Glasgow
The High Court of Justiciary in Glasgow is situated in the Saltmarket facing the McLennan Arch at the entrance to Glasgow Green.
Jail Square, as it was then known, was completed a year after the death of its architect William Stark in 1813. The original courthouse is fronted by the first ‘pure’ Doric portico in Scotland. This was retained when the building was completely rebuilt during 1910-1913, by JH Craigie.
Behind the Greek portico, which is historically accurate, is an atrium leading to two full height courtrooms.
A new extension with four additional courtrooms was constructed in 1997 behind the original building and is now the main entrance to the court house complex, located on Mart Street, just off Saltmarket. It was carefully designed to be of similar height to the old building and was constructed with matching coloured sandstone.
The provision of this extra accommodation allowed a full refurbishment of the original courthouse to go ahead in 1999-2000. A seventh courtroom was added beneath the original North and South complex circa 2007 and eighth and ninth courtrooms were added circa 2016.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
1 Mart Street, Glasgow
G1 5JT
1807,1913 and 1998
William Stark of Clark and Bell and JH Craigie, TPS Architecture
VISIT DETAILS
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
Saturday 21st 10:00am - 4:00pm. Guides will be offeirng ad hoc tours which do not require booking.
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: The nearest train stations are in Glasgow Central, Queen Street and Argyle Street (Low Level) and High Street. The nearest underground stations are in Bridge Street and St Enoch. See scotrail or national rail enquiries for train times.
Parking Available: no
Additional Parking Details: The nearest public car parks are King St (off Bridgegate); Stockwell Place (off Stockwell St) and St Enoch Shopping Centre. Disabled Parking only in the vicinity of the Court.
Parking Available: no
Additional Parking Details: The nearest public car parks are King St (off Bridgegate); Stockwell Place (off Stockwell St) and St Enoch Shopping Centre. Disabled Parking only in the vicinity of the Court.
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: no wheelchair access to cell areas but remainder of building accessible
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Refreshments, Hearing Loop
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: no wheelchair access to cell areas but remainder of building accessible
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Refreshments, Hearing Loop
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is an independent body corporate established by the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008. Its function is to provide administrative support to Scottish courts and tribunals and to the judiciary of courts, including the High Court of Justiciary, Court of Session, sheriff courts and justice of the peace courts, and to the Office of the Public Guardian and Accountant of Court.
Tel: 01415523785
Email: highcourtglasgow@scotcourts.gov.uk
Website: https://scotcourts.gov.uk
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is an independent body corporate established by the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008. Its function is to provide administrative support to Scottish courts and tribunals and to the judiciary of courts, including the High Court of Justiciary, Court of Session, sheriff courts and justice of the peace courts, and to the Office of the Public Guardian and Accountant of Court.
Tel: 01415523785
Email: highcourtglasgow@scotcourts.gov.uk
Website: https://scotcourts.gov.uk
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