
Queen Street is one of the major thoroughfares in the city of
Glasgow
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,
Scotland
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. The street runs north from
Argyle Street (parallel to nearby
Buchanan Street) until it reaches
George Square at the junction with
St. Vincent Street. Several local landmarks are located on this street including
Royal Exchange Square, with the
Gallery of Modern Art at the junction with
Ingram Street.
George Square is at the northern end of the street, as is
Queen Street Station, the second busiest railway station in Glasgow. With several major streets in the city centre pedestrianised, Queen Street and Ingram Street form part of a major taxi and
bus corridor for services travelling to the eastern and southern parts of the city.
See also
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2014 Glasgow bin lorry crash
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Glasgow Queen Street railway station
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List of Category A listed buildings in Glasgow
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Merchant City
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Tam Shepherds Trick Shop
References
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Streets in Glasgow