About This Event

Beneath Glasgow’s soaring statues and glittering city lights lies a wild tangle of rebellion, secrets, and playful twists. Behind the dignified faces of George Square or beneath the epic domes of City Chambers, the city’s true dramas ripple just out of sight. Embark on this self-guided audio tour and walk in the footsteps of political risings, grand artistic upheavals, and everyday scandal—uncovering stories most visitors rush past. Why did a peaceful workers’ protest turn George Square into a battlefield feared by Britain’s leaders? Which forbidden parties once shook the silent halls of the Gallery of Modern Art? And how did an orange traffic cone become Glasgow’s boldest symbol of mischief? Stroll from royal monuments to rebellious art with every step revealing old rivalries, risky ambitions, and moments that changed Scotland’s heart. Glasgow will move around you in unexpected color—ready to be discovered anew. Press play, look closer, and start searching for the city hiding just beneath your feet.

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