Merchant City Women’s Heritage Walk
Our sell out women’s heritage walks, led by our volunteer tour guides, show Glasgow’s neighbourhoods in a new light, making visible the often hidden and overlooked contributions women have made to the city.
Pick up a Stamp as you Stomp loyalty card when you attend a walk, do all 6 of our walks and get a very special Women Make History treat!
Starting near the site of the former Royal Maternity Hospital on Rottenrow, our volunteer tour guides will lead you through the historic streets of this cosmopolitan hub. You can expect stories of scandal, vice, radicalism, regeneration and revival as we highlight the part women have played in this area, from its dear green beginnings, through its darker days, to its recent resurgence.
To find out more about our other women’s heritage walks and trails, including downloadable maps and audio tours visit: https://womenslibrary.org.uk/discover-our-projects/women-make-history/womens-heritage-walks/.
Merchant City Women’s Heritage Walk
Saturday, 5th April , 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Accessibility
This walk takes place on pavements around Merchant City. Our guides are happy to recommend and accompany attendees on different flatter routes to each stop, where possible. If you’d like to speak to someone about the walk in advance and let us know your access needs, please contact us – we are happy to answer any questions.
Large print versions of the tour guides’ scripts are available on the day.
Unfortunately we can only accept support dogs on the walk.
If you have any specific access needs, please let us know in advance by emailing info@womenslibrary.org.uk or call us on 0141 550 2267.
Booking
We have three tickets to choose from. Please pick the ticket price which you can afford. All proceeds from ticket sales go to resourcing our work to celebrate women’s lives and achievements, and provide accessible and inclusive learning opportunities.
