Glasgow Requiem is a 5-year creative programme spanning public ceremony, community archaeology, horticultural design, sound works, live performance and imaginative responses to Glasgow’s mediaeval roots, pre-industrial history and founding mythologies.

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The ancient well, hidden for centuries in the lower church of Glasgow Cathedral, is reawakened as Glasgow's Wellspring.

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Journey through the oldest parts of the city of Glasgow with this immersive self-guided audio tour, narrated and hosted by Gary Lewis (Billy Elliot, Outlander).

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Glasgow Requiem created a living memorial to the city’s forgotten dead.

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In October 2025, Aproxima began a major new chapter in its Glasgow Requiem programme with The Well - a project that reawakens the ancient 13th century well hidden within Glasgow Cathedral.

Once central to Glasgow’s foundation story, the well has lain dormant for centuries in the lower church. Long associated with healing, pilgrimage and renewal, it is now being reimagined as a contemporary wellspring - a source of connection, reflection and hope for the city and its communities.

In October 2025, the well was excavated for the first time in living memory offering the public a rare chance to witness archaeology in action and to explore the layers of history beneath one of Glasgow’s most sacred sites. 

In November, the Well was transformed by a new artwork created by Aproxima Creative Collective, with mosaicist Joanna Kessel.

To celebrate, a series of concerts took place in December at Glasgow Cathedral, showcasing new music by Karine Polwart, Claire M Singer and Cameron Sinclair with live narration by acclaimed actor Gary Lewis (Billy Elliot, Vigil), bringing to life the long-forgotten story of the well and the origins of the city.

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Aproxima is an arts collective based in Glasgow. It creates multi-disciplinary work that spans live productions, community food initiatives, environmental design and public interventions. 

Aproxima operates at both a hyperlocal and national scale, often outdoors or in unusual or unused places, with the involvement of local people.

Each element of the programme is unique to itself and also part of the whole, driven by an inspiring core collaborative team of writers, artists, directors, designers and producers.

Aproxima was founded in 2018 by Angus Farquhar, one of Scotland’s leading artists. He set a benchmark for innovative interpretation and appreciation of Scotland’s heritage, creating exciting and memorable events and permanent works often in powerful natural settings over 25 years with NVA (1992-2017).


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