Route Heritage – Bothwell to Glasgow

The Kentigern Way

Following the Saint's journey from Hoddom to Glasgow

Route Heritage – Bothwell to Glasgow

Introducion

The following historical ‘snapshots’ are intended only to give the walker some brief details of the various places of interest that he will pass as he proceeds along the Kentigern way. They are organised south to north in the direction of the walk and in the order he will encounter them. It is hoped that they will serve to add interest to the route and offer a glimpse of the rich historical context of the landscape he is traversing.

The information contained in these short descriptions has been gleaned from many sources – too many to list individually here. The author wishes to pay due tribute to the work of those others that he has made use of while admitting full culpability for any errors or misinterpretations that have occurred.

Bothwell to Glasgow

Site of Battle of Bothwell Bridge	In 1769 a major confrontation took place here between the Covenanting forces and a Royalist army headed by the Duke of Monmouth. The ensuing battle is considered to be one of the most important conflicts in Scottish history.
Bothwell Church	Bothwell church is located close to an original monastic cell established by Kentigern. An early Norman Church was replaced by Archibald Douglas (the Grim) and later had a Victorian church added. Archibald the Grim’s church now forms the quire of a pleasing ensemble.
David Livingstone Centre	The David Livingstone Birthplace and Museum is dedicated to the life and work of the famous missionary and explorer. Recently refurbished it offers a diverse range of material featuring his life, work and legacy.
Bothwell Castle	One of the best preserved of Scotland’s castles this imposing building saw its share of action during the Scottish Wars of Independence, changing hands many times throughout the conflict.
Glasgow Green People’s Palace Museum	The Peoples Palace Museum offers a quirky account of Glasgow’s social history from the 1700s to the present day.
Trongate (St Thenew’s Gate)	The Trongate, was previously known as St Thenew’s Gate in honour of the mother of Kentigern.
Provan’s Lordship	The oldest house in Glasgow was built in 1471 by the then bishop. It is now a museum.
Glasgow Cathedral	He origins of the cathedral date back to the 6th century when Kentigern (also known as St Mungo) established a small religious community here. At its heart lies the tomb of St. Kentigern to whom this pilgrim walk is dedicated.