High Street, Glasgow
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High Street is the oldest, and one of the most historically significant, streets in Glasgow, Scotland. Originally the city's main street in medieval times, it formed a direct north–south artery between the Cathedral of St. Mungo in the north, to Glasgow Cross and the banks of the River Clyde. The High Street now stops at Glasgow Cross, with the southern continuation being the Saltmarket. High Street forms the notional boundary between the city centre to the west, and Dennistoun and Calton to the east.
Victorian tenements located at the northern end of the street. A mural depicting a "modern-day St. Mungo" can be seen.
Model of the original University of Glasgow buildings on display at the Hunterian Museum
The steeple of the old Tolbooth stands at the southern end of the street.
High Street railway station serves High Street in Glasgow, Scotland and the surrounding area, which includes Townhead, the Merchant City, as well the western fringes of Dennistoun and Calton. The station is managed by ScotRail and is served by trains on the North Clyde Line. It is located in the eastern part of the city centre, with Strathclyde University, Glasgow Cathedral and Glasgow Royal Infirmary being major institutions located nearby.
Train arriving at Glasgow High Street. The campus buildings of Strathclyde University are visible at the top of the photograph.