Glasgow's Rainbow Trail: The Hidden History of LGBTQ+ Life in Glasgow
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Glasgow's Rainbow Trail explores the history of LGBTQ+ life and rights progression in Glasgow and Scotland. Led by Caron from Walking Tours in Glasgow, the tour meets outside the main doors to Glasgow City Chambers on George Square. Tickets cost £15.00.
Discover Scotland and Glasgow’s place in LGBTQ+ history as well as LGBTQ+ right progression with Caron from Walking Tours in Glasgow.
We are still here and we're still queer! Discover Scotland and Glasgow’s place in LGBTQ+ history as well as LGBTQ+ rights progression with Caron from Walking Tours in Glasgow.
From drag queens to lesbian witches, this 1.5 hour walking tour will take you around the key sights of Glasgow’s LGBTQ+ past, present and future. Hear stories of Glasgow's first publicly queer Poet Laureate, our iconic queer institutions like The Waterloo and Polo, all about the Lesbian Line, and much more during this special event tour. Discover the well and lesser known venues, people and marches that have shaped Glasgow’s queer culture and set us as one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly cities in the world.
Visit and discover:
GOMA
Buchanan St & Glasgow's Gay Rights Groups
Central Hotel & Gay Nightclubs
The Waterloo Pub
Broomielaw Pimps
Lesbian Avengers Glasgow
Please note: 10% of all tour proceeds will go to LGBT Youth Scotland
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Feels like 13°C · Chance of rain 11% · Wind 15 km/h
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Glasgow's Rainbow Trail: The Hidden History of LGBTQ+ Life in Glasgow takes place on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 11:00.
Glasgow's Rainbow Trail: The Hidden History of LGBTQ+ Life in Glasgow is held at The tour meets outside the main doors to Glasgow City Chambers on George Square in Glasgow (82 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1DU).
Tickets for Glasgow's Rainbow Trail: The Hidden History of LGBTQ+ Life in Glasgow are priced at £15. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for Glasgow's Rainbow Trail: The Hidden History of LGBTQ+ Life in Glasgow can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Glasgow's Rainbow Trail: The Hidden History of LGBTQ+ Life in Glasgow
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Glasgow's Rainbow Trail explores the history of LGBTQ+ life and rights progression in Glasgow and Scotland. Led by Caron from Walking Tours in Glasgow, the tour meets outside the main doors to Glasgow City Chambers on George Square. Tickets cost £15.00.
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Discover Scotland and Glasgow’s place in LGBTQ+ history as well as LGBTQ+ right progression with Caron from Walking Tours in Glasgow.
We are still here and we're still queer! Discover Scotland and Glasgow’s place in LGBTQ+ history as well as LGBTQ+ rights progression with Caron from Walking Tours in Glasgow.
From drag queens to lesbian witches, this 1.5 hour walking tour will take you around the key sights of Glasgow’s LGBTQ+ past, present and future. Hear stories of Glasgow's first publicly queer Poet Laureate, our iconic queer institutions like The Waterloo and Polo, all about the Lesbian Line, and much more during this special event tour. Discover the well and lesser known venues, people and marches that have shaped Glasgow’s queer culture and set us as one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly cities in the world.
Visit and discover:
GOMA
Buchanan St & Glasgow's Gay Rights Groups
Central Hotel & Gay Nightclubs
The Waterloo Pub
Broomielaw Pimps
Lesbian Avengers Glasgow
Please note: 10% of all tour proceeds will go to LGBT Youth Scotland
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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The tour meets outside the main doors to Glasgow City Chambers on George Square82 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1DU
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When is Glasgow's Rainbow Trail: The Hidden History of LGBTQ+ Life in Glasgow?
Glasgow's Rainbow Trail: The Hidden History of LGBTQ+ Life in Glasgow takes place on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Glasgow's Rainbow Trail: The Hidden History of LGBTQ+ Life in Glasgow taking place?
Glasgow's Rainbow Trail: The Hidden History of LGBTQ+ Life in Glasgow is held at The tour meets outside the main doors to Glasgow City Chambers on George Square in Glasgow (82 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1DU).
How much are tickets for Glasgow's Rainbow Trail: The Hidden History of LGBTQ+ Life in Glasgow?
Tickets for Glasgow's Rainbow Trail: The Hidden History of LGBTQ+ Life in Glasgow are priced at £15. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Glasgow's Rainbow Trail: The Hidden History of LGBTQ+ Life in Glasgow?
Tickets for Glasgow's Rainbow Trail: The Hidden History of LGBTQ+ Life in Glasgow can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Hotels within walking distance of The tour meets outside the main doors to Glasgow City Chambers on George Square
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Price
£15
Date
Until Saturday, 15 August 2026
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Weather
feels like 13°C · chance of rain 11% · wind 15 km/h
Venue
82 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1DU
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