Overview
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Your guide for the tour of the Southern Necropolis has an over 35 years passion for the history and heritage of the cemetery, and he is also known as The Happy Reaper, winning the Doors Open Festival Audience Award for 2023. Throughout the tour you will have opportunities to view various historical documents and images relating to the cemetery and those buried within. The tour is delivered in such a way, as to respect the Southern Necropolis as a burial ground, but also as a celebration of life with the many stories from the many individuals, being like a window on time to the rich historical legacy of Glasgow and beyond. The cemetery has also recently been the recipient of a Keep Scotland Beautiful : Community Green Flag award.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Southern Necropolis
Opened in 1840 the Southern Necropolis is the final resting place of approximately 250,000 contributors to the rich historical legacy of the Gorbals and Glasgow (and beyond). The tour will include stopping at various character graves throughout the three sections of the cemetery and include looking at different documents and photos relating to the history and characters of the Southern Necropolis. We will also stop at various graves including the following : Legendary White Lady monument, where you can walk around her three times, or she may turn you to stone. Introduction to the unique monument of architect Alexander Greek Thomson, grave of Sir Thomas Lipton and details about the Gorbals Vampire incident from 1954. Refreshments will be provided after the tour.
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Southern Necropolis Tour with the Happy Reaper
What‘s Included
Public transportation
Free Heritage Trail booklet
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderful way to glimpse the Glasgow of yesteryear.
Mark P,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very engaging and informative tour articulated superbly by Colin aka The Happy Reaper. What discriminates this tour from other cemetery tours is the fascinating insights Colin gives into the social history of the area based on his extensive research. Colin is extremely passionate about his tour, a fact that resonates through his humorous talk.
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