THE NECROPOLIS

The Necropolis is a magnificent Victorian garden cemetery known for its wonderful architecture and fascinating stories. It is estimated that fifty thousand burials have taken place here, and there are around thirty-five hundred tombs. The Necropolis is also a lush green scenic space full of nature's wonders and wildlife. 

The Necropolis is Scotland's first garden cemetery that was opened in 1833 on the site of the former Fir Park. It gives a pleasing tiered view and honors the deceased by giving them aesthetic places to lie in peace. The Necropolis holds sixteen WW1, twenty Commonwealth, and four WW2 personnel. Constructed in the Revival architectural style, the Necropolis was laid off in 1831 by the Merchants' House of Glasgow. It houses John Knox's monument from where you can have an exemplary view of the city.

As you walk through the cemetery, past the monuments and gravestones, you'll notice several Celtic Crosses adorning the stones. In the morning, The Necropolis comes alive with the pleasing sounds of squirrels and birds who have made their home among the dead. The variety of plants, animals, and lush green trees give a peaceful feel to The Necropolis.

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Highlights

• The Necropolis is the final resting place for fifty thousand Glasgow residents.
• Amongst the gravestones, you can see memorials dedicated to the greatest Scots.
• From John Knox to Charles Rennie Mackintosh, you'll find many breathtaking monuments in the Necropolis.
• It has been laid out like an informal park with winding paths running throughout the gravestones.
• A surprising fact about The Necropolis is that although everything seems meticulously planned out, the cemetery was not designed by an architect but by a landscaper!
• If you enjoy wildlife spotting, you must visit The Necropolis, as it is Glasgow's second-largest green space.