Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St Luke

Wow. This really is some of Glasgow at its best. Admittedly, there are many lovely historical church buildings in Glasgow and this one is — again — definitely worth a visit.
The architecture is stunningly amazing — all Gothic and Victorian. There are some especially well done stone and glass work which are worth a look.
Today, it provides a religious organisation for Orthodox communities including Greek, Cyprian, Serbian, Romanian and Russian. An important service considering this is the only one in currently in Scotland.
Therefore, it’s worth a visit if you are interested in architecture, culture, history and/​or theology at all. A good all round pleaser and excellent addition to a day out and about.
Why not follow it up with a nice lunch in one of the many pubs, bars or restaurants nearby?

One of the most striking buildings in the city, St Luke’s is one of Glasgow’s genuine hidden gems. Nestled inconspicuously in the leafiest area of the West End, Dowanhill, the Orthodox Cathedral opened in 1877 (a Presbterian Chuch at that time) and now serves communities from the likes of Greece, Cyprus and Romania.
Gothic in appearance, the Victorian interior is particularly worth visiting during Doors Open weekend (usually around September time), when the church allows visitors an all-​access scout around.

There are beautiful churches everywhere you turn in Glasgow so this one, tucked away on Dundonald Road in Dowanhill, is often overlooked. The only Orthodox Cathedral in Scotland, it serves communities from Greece, Cyprus, Serbia, Romania and Russia.
The building was originally constructed as a Presbyterian Church in 1877. Designed by one of its congregants, renowned Glasgow architect James Sellars who also designed the stunning Victoria Infirmary and Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church just along the road, it was inspired by the Normandy Gothic Style of Dunblane Cathedral. The interior has a display of Victorian stained glass and all fixtures and fittings are originals.
The cathedral welcomes visitors of all denominations throughout the year. I would urge anyone with even a passing interest in architecture to visit this legacy of one of Glasgow’s most celebrated artists.