Duration: No limit. Average length of visit is 40 minutes.

About

From a British cargo vessel, an Italian ship of mystery, to a sail training icon of the Spanish Navy, the Tall Ship Glenlee has adapted to many changes over a 127 year history.

The sail-powered cargo vessel circumnavigated the globe several times, underpinned by the famous Clydebuilt steel hull that has far outlived the original purpose when the ship found new life as a naval classroom for building maritime skills for over 70 years in Spain.

Threatened with scrappage, the Clyde Maritime Trust bought the ship with an ambitious restoration plan in 1993, which has enabled a new life for the ship in Glasgow. The Tall Ship Glenlee continues to share stories of the people and places of the ship while providing a unique space for learning, heritage and entertainment in the city.

Highlights

• Over 127 Years of history
• Great for all ages

Includes

• Access to ship
• Self guided tour

Facilities

• Our cafe serves hot and cold drinks and refreshments. Hot food service finishes 60 minutes before closing time.
• Our shop sells a range of nautical gifts and Glenlee souvenirs.
• Toilets are available including disabled and baby changing facilities.
• There is a lift for disabled access however please be aware it does require constant maintenance. Please call ahead of your visit to ensure it is in service if you require it. Please see the Accessibility page for more information.
• Guide and assistance dogs are welcome onboard.

Important to Know

We do have an accessible lift on board but it’s unfortunately very temperamental. We advise anyone coming on with a wheelchair to call ahead to check if its working. Also something to bear in mind is the River Clyde is tidal and therefore our gangways accessing the ship may be quite steep and difficult for prams or wheelchairs.

Meeting Point

The Tall Ship Glenlee