The Tower is closed today
For winter
Glasgow Tower
Glasgow Tower is closed as normal for winter maintenance. It is scheduled to reopen for the summer season in 2025.
UNRIVALLED VIEWS OF GLASGOW, THE RIVER CLYDE AND SURROUNDING LANDSCAPES!
Wondering what's on in Glasgow? Then look up! Amazingly, Glasgow Tower is the only structure on earth capable of rotating 360° into the prevailing wind and holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest fully rotating freestanding structure in the world. At 127 metres high — the equivalent of over 30 double-decker buses — Glasgow Tower is the tallest freestanding building in Scotland.
BOARD GLASGOW TOWER
The Glasgow Tower experience starts down on the ground, where you can learn about the history of Glasgow and the site on which the Tower is built. View archive images while you journey through a timeline tunnel, highlighting key events in the city over the past 100 years. You’ll arrive at a five-metre long map of the Clyde where you can see historic images and watch footage of how the local area has changed over the years. Glasgow Tower pushes the boundaries of engineering and our people will be on hand to give you an insight into the complex design and incredible science behind the revolutionary structure.
Take the 2.5 minute journey to the Tower cabin and enjoy unrivalled panoramic views of the city, the Clyde and the landscapes beyond.
As a world first, Glasgow Tower pushes the boundaries of engineering and is an iconic machine.
USEFUL INFORMATION
- Glasgow Tower is only open for the summer season.
- Glasgow Tower is designed to move in the wind. Some visitors find the swaying sensation in windy weather unnerving. This is why the Tower closes when the wind speed exceeds gusts of 25 mph at cabin height.
- In the event of an emergency or if wind speeds rise above 25mph whilst in the Tower cabin, visitors to the Tower cabin will be evacuated via the 523-step spiral staircase. Due to this safety procedure visitors need to be able to walk down the stairs unaided. This means that those with limited mobility, expectant mothers, those with underlying health conditions or young children may not be able to visit the Glasgow Tower. We would ask anyone concerned about descending the steps to speak with us before they visit by calling us on 0141-420-5000.
- For visitors who do not get to experience the Tower cabin we can offer an experience to visitors at no additional cost and will get to learn about the history of Glasgow and the site on which the Tower is built. This includes a timeline tunnel showing highlights of the city over the past 100 years using archive images; a 5m long map of the Clyde featuring touchscreens where visitors can access historic footage and images showing how the local area has changed over the years. Visitors will also be treated to images of the striking views they can expect from the top of the Tower along with graphics on the walls that showcase the unique Guinness-World-Record holding structure.
Take a Virtual Tour of Glasgow Tower
You can go behind-the-scenes of Glasgow Tower for an all-access tour in the video below.
Other Experiences in Glasgow Science Centre
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Science Passport
Get unlimited access to the Science Mall for a year when you become a member of our Science Passport scheme.
Price
£44.25 per adult | £39.45 per concession | £34.50 per child | Under 3s go free!
Buying a Science Passport
The best way to purchase is online as you will be able to manage your Science Passport and renew through your online account in future and we will keep you up to date when your year is nearly up.