Provand's Lordship
Provand's Lordship
Restoration and preservation work is set to begin at Provand's Lordship this month.
One million pounds of Capital Funding from Glasgow City Council will be invested in repairs to the roof, chimneys and down pipes, treatment to stop and prevent rising damp, and a new lime harling render which will better preserve the fabric of the building, and return it to an authentic 15th century appearance. The interior will benefit from structural improvements and replacement windows and doors.
Work is expected to take around one year and, following completion of the repairs, Glasgow Life plans to reopen Provand’s Lordship to the public in summer 2023.
Get the full story over on our news section:https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/news/restoration-and-preservation-work-set-to-begin-at-provand-s-lordship
Provand’s Lordship was built in 1471. It is one of only four surviving medieval buildings in Glasgow. The “auld hoose” is furnished with a fine selection of 17th-century historic furniture and royal portraits. Step back into medieval Glasgow with a visit to this fascinating building.
Behind the building sits the St Nicholas Garden, a herb garden which is an oasis of calm, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Accessible toilets
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.
Wheelchair access
Due to the nature of Provand’s Lordship, the oldest dwelling house in Glasgow, wheelchair and buggy access is confined to the ground floor only.
Additional information
You can find further access information for this venue on the AccessAble website and Euan's Guide website.
View Provand's Lordship floor plan.
Baby feeding
Cafe
There is an outdoor picnic area and a cafe across the road at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art.
Parking
Pay and display parking and free disabled parking is available in the car park on Castle Street.
Photography and video recording
At times, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.
Use Traveline Scotland to plan your trip
By train
The nearest local train station is High Street.
By bus
First Bus services 19, 19A, 38, 57 and 57A all stop near the house.
On foot
The house is located in the city centre, a short walk from Buchanan Street and Argyle Street. It is opposite St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art and Glasgow Cathedral.
At Provand's Lordship you can step back into Glasgow's past in the only house to survive from the medieval city. Provand's Lordship has been extensively restored to give a real flavour of life in medieval Glasgow. This film aims to give you a flavour of this unique building and its contents.
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Have fun and don’t forget to collect your sticker from reception!
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What to see at Provand's Lordship
There's lots to see and enjoy at Glasgow's oldest house.
