University of Glasgow stone plaque

This stone commemorative plaque records: University of Glasgow founded 1451 [second plaque below reads as follows] This stone plaque, above, marked the site in the High Street, Glasgow, of the old College gateway. The plaque was gifted to the University by the General Council of Glasgow University and erected on 10th October 1955, to commemorate the fifth centenary of the University in 1951. The plaque was salvaged by the University, prior to demolition of the High Street buildings in which it had been incorporated and re-erected here in 1991. Recorded plaque organisation: General Council of Glasgow University.

The University of Glasgow, founded in 1451, is one of Scotland's oldest universities and has been a significant center for education and research. The plaques commemorate the university’s long-standing presence and historical evolution from its original site on High Street.