15 Facts About Glasgow Green

Glasgow Green is a park in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland, on the north bank of the River Clyde.

Famously, in 1765, the Glasgow Green was the site of a historic inspiration: The inventor James Watt was strolling across it when he hit upon the idea of the separate condenser for the steam engine.

In 1792, Glasgow Green extended the parkland to the east by purchasing an additional stretch of land, known as Fleshers' Haugh from Patrick Bell of Cowcaddens.

Glasgow Green was hanged and beheaded on the Green in front of a crowd of about 20,000 people.

The Military Service Act of 1916 inspired a rally on the Glasgow Green that led to its three lead speakers being imprisoned for 12 months for violations of the Defence of the Realm Act.

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In more recent times, the Glasgow Green has been a favorite spot for many live music events.

In 2004, the Glasgow Green was host to the Download Festival Scotland, a live music festival featuring Metallica, Linkin Park, Korn, and Slipknot.

In May 2014, the Glasgow Green was the site of Radio 1's Big Weekend, the biggest free ticketed music event in Europe.

The agreement aims to ensure that the Glasgow Green will be preserved as public recreation land for future generations to enjoy.

Since 2017, the Glasgow Green has served as the venue for the music festival TRNSMT.

Glasgow Green is currently the home of the World Pipe Band Championships.

Glasgow Green continues to host sporting events in addition to music events.

In 1901, the Glasgow Corporation built a tidal weir over the River Clyde, in an effort to maintain the river's water level as it runs through the Green.

At the west side of this part of the Glasgow Green is the King's Bridge providing a road link to Hutchesontown.

Glasgow Green has within it part of National Cycle Route 75, which runs from Argyll to Edinburgh, as well as the Clyde walkway, which runs from the City Centre to New Lanark.