First time climbing?

Getting started is easy

You can pay per visit or buy passes for discounted entry. View prices.

Pay Once, Climb Twice

If you’ve never visited a TCA centre before, you can pay for your first visit and your second visit is completely free. View offer.

Bouldering

New to bouldering? You don’t need to complete a course or book to try bouldering. Just turn up and hire shoes. Over 16s can boulder unsupervised. Complete forms before you arrive to save time. This includes our safety video.

If you’ve rather start with an instructor, you can book a Bouldering Induction at The Newsroom in Kinning Park.

Book a Newsroom Induction

Roped Climbing

To start rope climbing independently, you must complete a beginners course or be accompanied by an experienced friend who is happy to supervise.

See roped courses

Bringing kids?

Please note that there are some restrictions for under 8s whether roped climbing or bouldering. See FAQs

Bouldering

Under 16s must be supervised by a registered adult. Each adult can supervise up to 2 others per visit.

You can boulder at all TCA centres. There is a dedicated kids climbing area at The Newsroom in Kinning Park. If you’re bringing kids to The Prop Store to boulder, we’d recommend phoning ahead to check as there are some restrictions for under 8s.

Roped Climbing

Under 18s must be supervised by a registered adult.

You can only rope climb at The Prop Store (Maryhill). The Newsroom in Kinning Park is bouldering-only. We offer kids term time classes, holiday sessions and birthday parties. Visit locations for more info on youth climbing.

Experienced climbers can save time by completing forms online in advance.

Can I visit without climbing?

Yes, we have cafes in every centre where you can enjoy great coffee, sweet treats, savoury snacks and beer. These are open to the public. You do not need to register to use the cafes. We offer take out hot drinks if you are passing and need a quick caffeine (or decaf) fix.

24 Craigmont St
Maryhill, Glasgow
G20 9BT

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Mon-Fri: 10am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)
Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)

glasgow@theclimbingacademy.com

0141 429 6331

Bouldering
Roped Climbing
Shop
Training Facilities
Auto belay
Cafe

Welcome to

The Prop Store

The Prop Store is a welcoming climbing centre in Maryhill, Glasgow — the kind of place you come to get fit, meet people, and enjoy the workout. There’s a large bouldering area plus a small roped space with auto belays, lead and top-rope, and upstairs you’ll find a gym and training room. Our café pours locally roasted coffee and serves savouries and sweet treats, and our shop carries one of Scotland’s largest ranges of climbing shoes, with expert advice whenever you need it.

New to climbing?

The easiest way in is a Taster — a relaxed session covering bouldering and auto-belays, so you can try both and see what clicks. Come solo, or bring friends and family along to learn together.

Book a Taster

Book Roped Beginners

Just here to climb?

No booking or course needed to boulder or for competent roped climbers — just turn up and hire kit at reception. Complete forms online to save time before you arrive. Under 16s must be supervised bouldering (max two per adult), and under 18s roped climbing must be supervised by a registered adult.

Climbing with little ones? Under 8s have some restrictions at The Prop Store — check our FAQs or call ahead. Our kids' wall at The Newsroom in Kinning Park welcomes all ages.

“Recently got into climbing and can’t rate this centre well enough, from friendly staff to a great selection of fun problems and the small gym/training area upstairs. Seems to attract a good, friendly and respectful clientele too which is a great environment for a newbie like me.” Google review ★★★★★