University of Glasgow Flag Pole

A great place to pause and watch the world go by, and see the wonders of the South of the City (and a nearby view of Kelvingrove).
Places which you can see include the Armadillo/​SECC, Hydro, Science Centre Tower, Kelvingrove lawn bowls centre, Kelvingrove museum, Squinty Bridge and Cathkin Braes toward the wind farms.
Great for scene spotting, people watching on a nice day or simply a well deserved rest.

This is the flagpole at the South Face of the main building of the University of Glasgow. From here you get a great view over the city — the university is on a hill and so this flagpole is surprisingly high up. So on a clear day you can see for miles, watch out for the windmills at Whitelee wind farm to the south.
There’s a few benches around for you to sit and enjoy the view and in summer the grassy slopes nearby are a great spot for a picnic. You’ll find them very popular with students taking a break from their studies for a bite to eat.
It’s also a popular spot for filming. Quite often film crews from a range of organisations come here to get shots across the city.
The flag pole itself is not the only one on this part of campus. There’s a second one at the university’s North face and a few others around and about. Most of the time if a flag is flying it will be the University of Glasgow crest but occasionally this is replaced with other flags to mark certain special occasions.

Before I left for Glasgow, my dad was actually sneering at me: ‘Why do you want to go Glasgow, it’s like a huge council estate’ so I wasn’t expecting much and also kind of pissed my dad always does that. He always likes to tell me horrible things about my holiday destinations. I sense jealousy.
But you know what, the stunning views of Glasgow from the top of the hill at Glasgow uni makes me happy that this completely rules out everything my dad tells me. You get a great view of the city, and also the red kelvingrove museum peeking through. I’m glad it was sunny when I went. So if you’re in the area to see Kelvingrove museum, go here too, it’s well worth the trek up the hill and it’s right next door to the park.
Also, take a peek around the grand architecture of the university, it’s old, and traditional, it’s a bit like Hogwarts!

This flag pole sums up why I liked Glasgow Uni just that little bit better than Strathclyde. It’s social-​class based establishment feel can be a pain, but if you persevere here it’s the little things such as the Classics lecturers in academic robes, the anatomy and zoology museums, and this flag pole, that give the place that sense of grandeur only a very traditional uni can have.
Quite simply, if you stand here you have what I think to be the best looking building in Scotland behind you, and a cracking view of the country’s biggest city to the front. Just have a seat on the benches and revel in the splendour.

Reviewing the Glasgow University Flagpole is utter genius on Catriona’s behalf, I used to live in Yorkhill and used the back gate to go to some classes last year and every time I passed the flagpole I always turned round to look at the skyline.
I’m glad the flagpole has been reviewed because there must be so many tourists that only see the front of the University the front of the Uni is quite nice but go round the back! Check the flagpole out, and the view, you will not be let down.
If Carlsberg did flagpoles.

OK, I know what you’re thinking, ‘It’s a review of a FLAG POLE?’
But really, this is a review of where the flag pole is, because it’s a pretty special place. It sits at the front of the university building –the opposite side to University Avenue. There’s a bench for you to take a seat and take in the views– both behind you of the uni’s beautiful architecture and infront of you the spectacular skyline.
This review is just in time to tell you that it’s an excellent spot for watching some of Glasgow’s fireworks for bonfire night. Take a hip flask to keep you toasty and enjoy!