Who are The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis? A public Launch at The Merchants House on Wednesday 22nd June 2005 produced a committee and members from a wide range of backgrounds whose aim is to conserve the Glasgow Necropolis. Their interests include : family history research, cemetery history, architecture and sculpture, architectural conservation, natural history and ecology, tourism and hospitality and economic development. What do we do? The committee and members, along with GCC, decide priorities and the schedule of activities, which are divided into short, medium and long-term actions. The short-term activities include Tours and Publicity aimed towards conservation and promotion of the Necropolis as a cultural resource for both the people of Glasgow and for the many national and international visitors. Why does the Necropolis needs Friends? The Necropolis has suffered over the years from under-investment, natural decay and vandalism. We need to encourage investment and tourism, publicise its importance to the history and culture of Glasgow, and provide interpretive materials which help Glaswegians and visitors, international influence alike to understand the history and its architecture.