George Square in Glasgow City

George Square in Glasgow City is a three-lane, asphalted, lit minor road (also known as Ceàrnag Sheòrais). The road has sidewalks. It crosses George Street, North Frederick Street, Cochrane Street, South Frederick Street, Hanover Street, Queen Street and St Vincent Place and ends at West George Street and comes from North Hanover Street. George Square is also known as Ceàrnag Sheòrais. In the vicinity, you can find among other things 11 artwork, 4 restaurants, 2 fast food restaurants and a bicycle hire. The bus lines 6A, 19, 19A, 36, 38, 38B, 38C, 38E, 41, 57, 57A, 240, 255, 267, 398, 500, N57, Red Route and X19 serve this stop. George Square also exists in Aberdeenshire, Perth and Kinross and Inverclyde.

Alternative Name
Ceàrnag Sheòrais
Road Type
minor road
Lanes
3
Speed Limit
20 mph

Artwork

  • James Oswald Statue.
  • Robert Peel Statue. Sir Robert Peel 1788 - 1850 Prime Minister who repealed the Corn Laws. Lord Proctor of Glasgow University in 1836. Designed by Mossman, the monument was erected in 1859.
  • William Ewart Gladstone State. William Ewart Gladstone born 29 Dec 1809 died 19 May 1898.
  • Memorial to Prince Albert (artist: Baron Marochetti).
  • Queen Victoria Statue (artist: Baron Marochetti).
  • Sir John Moore Statue. To commemorate the military service of Lieutenant General Sir John Moore K.B. native of Glasgow his fellow citizens erected this monvment 1819.
  • Robert Burns Statue. Robert Burns born 1759 died 1796 - This statue is maintined with the generous assistance of the Glasgow and district Burns Association.
  • Dr. Thomas Graham Statue. Dr. Thomas Graham 1805 - 1869 Brilliant experimental chemist. His statue was gifted by James (Paraffin) Young..
  • Thomas Campbell. Thomas Campbell Poet born 1797 died 1844.
  • Field Marshal Lord Clyde Statue. Field Marshal Lord Clyde C.C.B: K.S.I Born in Glasgow 20 October 1972 This memorial of his distinguished military service is erected by his fellow citizens 1867.
  • James Watt. James Watt 1736-1819 Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer. Unveiled in 1832, his statue was the work of Chantrey..

Restaurants

  • The Alchemist at George Square 52 (G2 1EH).
  • Elia (Greek) at George Square 24 (G2 1EG).
  • Browns (British).
  • Assagini (Italian) at George Square 7 (G2 1DY).

Bicycle hires

  • George Square Cycle Hire Station (8406) (Nextbike, 20 vehicles).

Cafés

  • Costa (coffee shop, outdoor seating, takeaway) at George Square 50.

Tourist information offices

  • Millennium Milepost Glasgow Queen Street Station. This milepost has no mileages..

Fast food restaurants

  • Greggs (sandwiches, Bakery, takeaway only, wheelchair accessible) at George Square 38 (G2 1AS).
  • Greggs (sandwiches, Bakery, takeaway, wheelchair accessible, opening hours: Mon–Fri 6:30–21; Sat 7:30–18; Sun 8–17) at George Square 13 (G2 1DY).
  • Pret A Manger (sandwiches, takeaway, vegan options, vegetarian options, wheelchair accessible, opening hours: Mon–Fri 6:30–18) at Queen Street 146 (G1 3BS).

Bus stops

  • George Square / North Hanover Street.
  • George Square / Tourist Centre.
  • bus lines 6A, 19, 19A, 36, 38, 38B, 38C, 38E, 41, 57, 57A, 240, 255, 267, 398, 500, N57, Red Route, X19

Hotels

  • Millennium Hotel Glasgow (wheelchair accessible) at George Square 40 (G2 1DS).

Town hall

  • Glasgow City Chambers.

Roads nearby

South Frederick Street
150 m
Love Loan
The Z Hotel, Z Cafe
150 m
Martha Street
Paşha
150 m
Cochrane Street
The Piper, Cochrane Street / John Street, Committee Room No.9, 313 Detroit Pizza
200 m
John Street
Metro Sandwich Co., The Underground, Speakeasy, Osteria Del Tempo Perso, Singl-end
200 m
North Frederick Street
North Frederick Street / Martha Street, North Frederick Street / George Square
250 m
Glassford Street
Glassford Street / Garth Street, The Steps Bar, AXM, Trades Hall of Glasgow, Soirée, Betfred, Grace's Exotic Grocers, Glassford Street / Argyle Street, Glassford Street / Trongate, Slay, Merchant City Casino, Darts & Drinks, Casual Classics
300 m
Garth Street
Bacchus, Blane Valley, Rab Ha's, BrewDog, 1920
300 m
North Frederick Path
300 m
Montrose Street
Suited & Booted, Glasgow George Street, The Caffeine Lab
300 m
College Way
350 m
Merchant Court
Kool Ba, James Margey Hair, Niche Optical Tailor
400 m
Brunswick Street
The Brunswick
400 m
Rottenrow
Anchor
450 m
Grafton Place
Spirit of St. Kentigern
450 m
Candleriggs
Dakhin, Vodka Wodka, Turkiye Efes, Bar 91, Riggs, Scottish Music Centre, Sorriso, The Dhabba, Ladbrokes, Nonna Said..., Merchant Pride, Green Gates, Grace's Irish Sports Bar
450 m
Albion Street
The Albion Clinic, Cafe Gandolfi, Fraser Suites, Arta, Bar Gandolfi, Six By Nico, Bar Home, Soba, Madha
450 m
Wilson Street
Isle of Coffee, Cranberry's, Wilson St. Pantry, Badminton, Mr. Blonde, Italiana, House of Gods, Polo Lounge, Hidden Hearing, Bigglestones, Merchant City Post Office, Spar, Citation Taverne & Restaurant, Nisbets, Barnardo's, Alan Edwards, The White Outlet, 20/20, Cheese Box
450 m