Specialist Tour | The Caledonian Railway - Exploring the history of one of Scotland's great railway companies
- Tickets
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Free
- Dates and times
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Tuesday 1st Apr 2025
2:30pm
- Age
- All ages
The Caledonian Railway, or ‘Caley’, was one of Scotland’s Big Five railway companies. It’s lines stretched north from Carlilse to Glasgow and Edinburgh, crossing the Central Belt and thru the West Highlands to Oban. On this tour you can discover the history of railway, learn about its distinctive company livery and find hidden gems from our collection taken from Bridge Street Station and St Rollox Works.
2.30-3.30pm
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
FREE but limited to 15 spaces. Book your place by emailing glmuseumsadminbookingshub@glasgowlife.org.uk with the name and date of the tour your would like to attend.
Accessibility guides
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Accessible toilets
Approximately 14m from the main entrance. Available during opening hours. No key required. Situated on the ground floor near reception and on tour routes around building.
Assistance dogs
Hearing loop
Hearing loop available within venue.
You can also visit our British Sign Language and International Sign Video Library here to watch a welcome video for every Glasgow Museum. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre BSL and International Sign video - Glasgow Life
Wheelchair access
There is wheelchair access to all public areas using the lifts.
Baby changing
Baby Changing is available on the ground floor near to reception.
Baby feeding
Cloakroom
Free lockers available to visitors.
Parking
Free car parking is available on site, including 5 designated accessible bays.
Photography and video recording
Free wifi
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Use Traveline Scotland to plan your trip
By Train
GMRC is a short walk from Nitshill train station, and can be reached by turning right onto Nitshill Road and walking under the bridge towards Wiltonburn Road on your right. Turn right again onto Woodhead Road. Trains run regularly between Nitshill and Glasgow Central train station.
By Bus
First Bus service 57 stops near the venue.