Glasgow - Cathedral & Necropolis

Essential Intel

Please note: The necropolis gates close at 4:30pm every day, making part of this Trail inaccessible, so please make sure you set off early.

Navigating The Route

This is a circular Detective Mystery around Glasgow Cathedral & Necropolis, with Detectives helping DCI Nota Clue investigate the death of Miss Sheesa Payne, a well-known Glasgow choir member, and following the trail to work out who was behind it.

The investigation covers approximately 2 miles and should take around 2 hours to complete. You'll begin outside No. 11 George Square, next door to Greggs, then work through the city centre towards Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis and historic spots including the Belle o' the Brae, The Bridge of Sighs and Provand's Lordship before returning to the start area.

This Trail is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. The route is mainly on pavements and paths, but it includes some cobbles, a steep hill and a short uphill section followed by a steep decline.

There are busy road crossings and pedestrian crossings, so keep Mini Detectives close and take extra care on the steep hill and steep decline.

Getting There

By car: Start your investigation outside No. 11 George Square, next door to Greggs (G2 1DY). The closest car park is NCP George Street (G1 1RS). Alternatively, use one of Glasgow's central car parks, or one of Glasgow's park and ride services.

By public transport: Make your way to outside No. 11 George Square, next door to Greggs (G2 1DY), to begin the case. The circular route returns to the start area once the evidence has been gathered.

Need the Loo?

Toilets are in Collins Street car park, near Clue 08, making this a useful comfort stop part-way through the investigation.

Bring Your Furry Sidekicks

Four-legged Detectives are welcome to join the investigation 🐾

The route includes city pavements and paths, some cobbles, busy road crossings, a steep hill and a steep decline, so keep canine colleagues close around traffic and take care on the steeper sections.

Food & Drink Stops

Case-cracking in the city centre comes with plenty of chances to stop for refreshments or pick up snacks.

If you'd rather bring your own provisions, picnic spots are available at Clues 08-09 or Clue 18.

Want to Make a Day of It?

Glasgow Cathedral

The cathedral is a standout piece of evidence on this route. It is built on the site where Glasgow's patron saint, St Mungo, is believed to have been buried in 612. The oldest part of the cathedral dates back to the 1180s, and St Mungo was also known as St Kentigern.

Provand's Lordship

Believed to be the oldest house in Glasgow, Provand's Lordship was built in 1471. It is open to the public at restricted opening times; if it is open, you can look inside once the case is wrapped up. Entry is free, but donations are welcomed.

Belle o' the Brae

This part of High Street is the site known as the Belle o' the Brae. It is reputed that William Wallace and his uncle, the Laird of Auchinleck, defeated English soldiers here who were occupying the Bishop's Castle next to the Cathedral - a suitably dramatic extra chapter for Detectives who like their history with a clash of swords.

The Bridge of Sighs

This bridge was known as The Bridge of Sighs, as it was part of the funeral procession route. It originally crossed over the Moledinar Burn, which still runs underneath Wishart St below and feeds into the Clyde.