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Eurowalk 3 - Point F - Oran Mor and a historical figure from Switzerland

Ã’ran Mór , Gaelic for 'great melody of life' or ' big song',  is situated within the former Kelvinside Paris church that sits at the crossroads of Byres Road and Great Western Road. Interesting church history here including a sculpture that can be seen within the church which is a carving of the face of a famous Swiss figure from the Reformation, amongst others.   https://oran-mor.co.uk/history/ Photos of Oran Mor : J Wilson Map Reference: Eurowalk 3: West End Wander

Eurowalk 5 - Point J - European Links at University of Glasgow (founded 1451)

The University was founded in 1451, so is Scotland's second oldest after St Andrews. A Papal Bull established this - signed by Pope Nicholas  https://www.universitystory.gla.ac.uk/papal-bull/  so this is a link with Rome, Italy! The interior doors of the Hunterian Museum (University of Glasgow) are carved by the famous sculptor and artist Eduardo Paolozzi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduardo_Paolozzi   and  https://www.gla.ac.uk/hunterian/collections/collectionsummaries/art/sculpture/ Entrance to the Hunterian Museum is in the image below ...  Photos : J. Wilson The University of Glasgow is Part of CIVIS European University! https://civis.eu/sv/nyheter/the-civis-european-university-welcomes-the-university-of-glasgow-as-associate-partner Photos : J.Wilson The University is continuing with its successful participation in Horizon Europe research funding:  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/researchsupportoffice/overseas-team/europeanresearchfunding/ The ...