What Was Here Before Glasgow? (film)
About this Resource
A 10-minute 34-second documentary film by OrbitalFlyers exploring the origins of Glasgow around the site of Glasgow Cathedral. Using aerial and on-location footage, it traces the traditions surrounding St Mungo, the early Christian settlement on the Molendinar Burn and the growth of the medieval cathedral and burgh. The film looks beneath the modern city to examine the religious community and landscape from which Glasgow developed. Published in May 2026; free to watch online.
Organisation
This resource is held by:Contacts
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Mr John Kirkland
Filmmaker, OrbitalFlyers
orbitalflyers.scotland@gmail.com
Resource Details
Resource Type
Online/Digitised
Film
Subject
Archaeology
Architecture, Surveying and Town Planning
Ecclesiastical & Religious
Historic Buildings
Television, Media & Film
Urban History
Geographical Coverage
Glasgow
Era
Ancient
1100 - 1199
1200 - 1299
1300 - 1399
1400 - 1499
Access
Not open to public
Online Availability
Remote access available
Resource Link:
Official Records
Location
Entry last updated: September 23rd, 2026
