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Discover the hidden lives and stories of the city in an immersive audio journey through the oldest parts of the city of Glasgow, narrated and hosted by Gary Lewis (Billy Elliot, Vigil, Outlander) and other voices.

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Starting in Townhead and passing by iconic landmarks such as the Royal Infirmary, the Cathedral and the Necropolis, this immersive audio walk guides you through some of the city’s most well-known locations, revealing the hidden histories and untold lives that lie beneath their foundations.

Whether you know Glasgow like the back of your hand or you’re just visiting, join us for a fresh and unusual glimpse into the city.

What you need to know

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The Walk is experienced completely in the open air and involves grassy paths, old worn steps and slippery cobbles.

When wet, it should be undertaken with due care and attention and is completely at your own risk with forewarning of potential hazards.

Glasgow being Glasgow, we do recommend footwear and clothing that allows for the possibility of rain. For further access information please message us directly.

Wheelchair access is possible but may require assistance due to the elevation and distances involved, the Accessible map is marked with specific alternative routes.

The red disks marked on the map show key route locations along the way.

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The Walk lasts around 90 minutes and is free to experience. All you’ll need is your fully charged phone, our tailored map and a pair of headphones.

The work is best experienced with two people or more walking together, but listening separately, undertaken between 10am to 5pm.

It begins at St Mungo RC Church 52 Parson St, Glasgow G4 0RX and ends at the Glasgow Necropolis.

We have planned for the route to be walked with verbal instructions from the audio, but a physical map of the route is available below to print-off in advance (advised) or you can pick up a copy at St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art front desk on Cathedral Square.

Audio

Use a fully charged phone and headphones, starting Parts 1-5 at the indicated locations. You can pause the audio to take a break.

Occasionally, a drop in signal, receiving a phone call or text message can result in the audio pausing. To restart it, simply press the Play button again. It will start from the point at which it paused.

If this does not happen, you can download the audio files to listen to offline by clicking the Download button next to the name of the part you are listening to. Then search for Downloads or Files on your phone.

Maps

Click on a map to download for print

Map of the Glasgow Requiem Walked Route, showing landmarks such as St Mungo's RC Church, Stone Archway, the Cathedral, Black Gates, and the Glasgow Necropolis, with a color-coded walking path.

Map of the Glasgow Requiem Accessible Route showing key landmarks including St Mungo's RC Church, Stone Archway, and the Cathedral. The map details a walking route with color-coded segments, indicating landmarks such as the North Burial Ground, Black Gates, and the John Knox Monument. Photos at the bottom depict sections of the route, including the Cathedral graffiti, a pathway near the Bridge of Signs, and the John Knox Monument.

Credits

Script and direction by Purni Morell
Research and development by Angus Farquhar
Design by James Johnson
Soundtrack by Andrew Knight-Hill
With original songs by Karine Polwart and Siobhan Miller
Image credits: Chris Leslie (header) and Alaisdair Smith

Narrated and hosted by Gary Lewis
Additional voices by Niccoló Besio, Maria Dafnerou, India Hope Deery, Douglas Henshall, Stewart Laing, Katya Lamb, Maria Lamont, Keira Lucchesi, David McKay, Michael Matar, Gabriel Quigley and Christian Roe

Logos of William Grant Foundation, Creative Scotland, Hugh Fraser Foundation, ArtRoots, and lottery funding sources at the top. Black background. Pink circle in the center with white text saying 'GLASGOW 850'. Small white text above the circle says 'Part of'.

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