Provand's Lordship
Get inspired
Step back in time and discover what life was like in the city 500 years ago at the oldest house in Glasgow, built in 1471. It is one of only four surviving medieval buildings in Glasgow.
Images
Take a look at some interior and exterior shots from Provand's Lordship and St Nicholas Gardens.
Overview
- Admission
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Free Entry
- Donations welcome
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You can donate at the venue or online.
Get your welcome pack
Welcome to Provand’s Lordship, the oldest house in Glasgow, built in 1471. It is one of only four surviving medieval buildings in Glasgow. Displays at Provand’s Lordship celebrate the history of the building and the surrounding area and include some Scottish portraits and furniture. Behind the house you can visit the St Nicholas Garden, with its intriguing sculptures known as the Tontine Heads.
Provand's Lordship, the oldest house in Glasgow, has reopened after a £1.6 million repair and improvement programme.
A visit to Provand's Lordship offers an opportunity to step back in time. Discover what life was like in the city 500 years ago.
Plan your visit today - be part of the next chapter of this iconic building's history.
Photo credit - Tom Manley Photography
Plan your visit
| Monday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
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| Tuesday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 11:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 11:00am - 5:00pm |
Accessibility guides
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing loop
Exhibits are not be audio described. There is no hearing assistance system.
If you use British Sign Language, you can watch a British Sign Language introduction to Provand's Lordship.
Baby feeding
Parking
Pay and display parking and free disabled parking is available in the car park on Castle Street.
Photography and video recording
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Location Map
Displays at Provand’s Lordship celebrate the history of the building and the surrounding area. The house is furnished with a fine selection of 17th-century historic furniture and royal portraits. Behind the house you can visit the St Nicholas Garden, with its intriguing sculptures known as the Tontine Heads.
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Learning
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Floor plan
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