Glasgow's Oldest House
Step back in time and discover Glasgow’s unique history with a visit to the oldest house in the city. Provand’s Lordship was built in 1471, originally as part of a hospital, and is one of only four medieval buildings to survive in Glasgow.
Following extensive restoration and a donation of 17th-century Scottish furniture by Sir William Burrell, it now provides a real flavour of what a home interior of around 1700 would have looked like.
Behind the house is the St Nicholas Garden, a medicinal herb garden that provides an oasis of calm. Visit the garden to see Glasgow’s renowned Tontine Faces – a series of stone masks with a fascinating past!
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Opening Hours
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 10am to 5pm
Wednesday 10am to 5pm
Thursday 10am to 5pm
Friday 11am to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 11am to 5pm
Provand's Lordship is open daily except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and 1 and 2 January. On Hogmanay, 31 December, the museum closes to the public at 12.30pm.
How To Get To Provand's Lordship
Provand’s Lordship is opposite St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art and adjacent to Glasgow Cathedral, and is a short walk from Buchanan Street. It can be reached on public transport:
By Rail
Ten minutes' walk from High Street rail station.
By Bus
First Bus services 11, 12, 36, 38, 42, 56, 89, and 90 all stop near the museum.
Traveline Scotland
Provand's Lordship is a VisitScotland 3 Star visitor attraction
Facilities
There is access to Cafe, Shop, Toilets, Access Toilet at St Mungo Museums of Religious Life and Art, opposite to Provand's Lordship.
Access
There is limited access to Provand's Lordship.
Address:
Provand's Lordship
3 Castle Street,
Glasgow,
G4 0RB