Saturday, 3 May 2025
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Useful Information for Guests
We are delighted you will be joining us for this special occasion. To help ensure the day runs smoothly, especially for those visiting St Mary’s Cathedral and Kelvingrove Museum for the first time, we share the following information.
For most up to date guidance and information, scan the QR code on your ticket, which leads to this page.
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Arriving at the Cathedral
The Consecration ceremony will begin at 4:00pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow, 300 Great Western Road G4 9JB.
The Cathedral will be open for guests from 3:15pm. Those who are robing (dress code overleaf) will be able to do so in dedicated areas of the Cathedral, please allow sufficient time.
Entry is by ticket only. Please bring your ticket with you on the day. Tickets are colour-coded by the tassel (please don’t remove it) to help the stewards seat you appropriately. You are welcome to keep your ticket afterwards as a keepsake and a bookmark.
Staff from the Diocesan Centre will be present at the entrance to help and check in attendees.
Parking and Transport:
Please note that parking around the Cathedral is extremely limited. The nearest paid parking is available near SPT Kelvinbridge. We encourage guests to consider public transport where possible.
The nearest subway stations are Kelvinbridge and St George’s Cross—a short 5-minute walk, from the Cathedral. Alternatively, you may wish to arrange to be dropped off near the Cathedral.
Accessibility and Facilities:
The nave of the Cathedral has relatively easy wheelchair access. There are no steps into the church though the main door has a small lip of about an inch. A sound amplification system is in use. A loop system is available in the pews in the nave of the church.
There is one gender neutral toilet accessible for wheelchair users on the same level as the church. For the event, additional portable toilets will be available outside the Cathedral in the car park area. We kindly ask guests to use these facilities if possible.
Reception at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Following the service, you are warmly invited to a reception at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street G3 8AG from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Travel to the Museum
The Kelvingrove Museum is a 21-minute, 0.9-mile walk from the Cathedral.
Please be aware that Kelvin Way (the road connecting the Cathedral area to the Museum) is now pedestrianised and closed to vehicles. If you are travelling by car, you will need to access the Museum via an alternative route, please check ahead.
Note: Although signage at the museum’s car park entrance still indicates No Entry and COVID Testing, vehicles are permitted to enter for parking after 5:00pm.
At the Museum
Please enter through the rear entrance near the gift shop. From there, you can take the stairs or lift up to the main reception area.
The reception will feature drinks, canapés, and cake.
Guests are also welcome to explore the Museum’s exhibitions at their leisure during the evening.
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Photography
A team of professional photographers will be capturing moments throughout the day to commemorate this important event in the life of the Diocese.
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Dress Code for Clergy and Lay Readers
The liturgical colour is white.
Lay readers: Black cassock, surplice and blue readers’ scarf.
Episcopal/Anglican clergy: Black cassock, surplice and white stole.
Honorary canons of St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow: Black cassock, surplice and white stole.
Members of the Cathedral Chapter: Black cassock, full English surplice and Chapter stoles (kept at the Cathedral).
Visiting deans and provosts are invited to wear copes.
College of Bishops: Alb, white stole and chasuble (provided at cathedral), gold mitre.
Visiting and retired bishops: Rochet and chimere (red).
Ecumenical and Interfaith guests should dress according to their own tradition.
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Contact Details
Tel.: (+44) 0141 221 5720
Email: office@glasgow.anglican.org
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