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Glasgow University is the country`s second-oldest university and it has had a long and important role in the city`s development over the centuries. Its buildings - and its influence - dominate the West End, making the Byres Road area our nearest equivalent to the Left Bank.

The following series of articles describes the university`s history, buildings, museums and galleries.

general
history
museums and galleries
Hunterian Art Gallery
Hunterian Museum
Mackintosh House (reconstruction of Charles Rennie Mackintosh`s House)
buildings
Main Buildings
Natural Philosophy Building
Pearce Lodge
Professors` Square
University Gardens
University Tower
University Union
War Memorial Chapel
misc.
Lion and Unicorn Stair
Lord Kelvin`s Sundial
Quincentenary Gates

Glasgow University`s tower is one of the city`s most recognisable landmarks as it sits atop Gilmorehill and dominates the views of the West End.


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