Provand's Lordship

Opposite Glasgow Cathedral, Provands's Lordship is the oldest surviving house in Glasgow . Built in 1471 during the reign of King James for the priest in charge of St Nicholas Hospital and it later became the townhouse of the Canon of Barlanark. In 1670 it was extended and since then had various uses including an alehouse and a barbers. The building was offered to the City of Glasgow District Council by the Provand's Lordship Society in 1978. The building is furnished with furniture from the 17 th century donated by Sir William Burrell (Burrell Collection) so you can get a great idea what the inside would have looked like in this period.