TWO BANKS. CENTURIES OF STORIES.
Discover Govan’s shipbuilding story and carved stones, then cross the Clyde for Glasgow’s transport collections.
From Govan station, make Fairfield Heritage your first destination, then return towards Govan Old for the carved stones. Cross the Govan–Partick Bridge on foot for Riverside Museum, finishing with a walk to Partick Subway. Let the heritage venues' opening arrangements shape your start time. A detailed museum visit can easily extend the suggested allowance.
Start at Govan Subway and finish at Partick Subway. Each directions link below starts from the previous place on the itinerary.
Restored shipyard offices tell the story of the Clyde's shipbuilding industry through exhibits, photographs and personal accounts, within one of Govan's grand historic buildings.
1048 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 4XS
Check current opening arrangements before travelling, especially at weekends.
Walk from Govan Subway Station, Glasgow.
Early medieval carved stones within Govan Old Church reveal the area's importance before shipbuilding, including remarkable hogback monuments and the Govan Sarcophagus. Seasonal opening.
866 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 3UU
Seasonal April–October opening. Renovations affect accessible entry and toilets; check the current visitor information if you need assistance.
Walk from Fairfield Heritage, 1048 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 4XS.
The pedestrian and cycle bridge reconnects Water Row with the Riverside Museum area, opening a direct route between Govan's heritage attractions and the north bank.
Water Row, Glasgow G51 3UW
Walk from The Govan Stones, 866 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 3UU.
Glasgow's transport and technology collections in Zaha Hadid's distinctive riverside building, south of Partick interchange.
100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow
Walk from Govan–Partick Bridge, Water Row, Glasgow G51 3UW.