Ginger tabby cat banned from college after months of wandering corridors

Rebel, not his real name, has been roaming around Glasgow Clyde College’s Cardonald campus

A ginger tabby cat has been banned from entering a Scottish college after months of wandering its corridors.

Rebel, not his real name, has been roaming around Glasgow Clyde College’s Cardonald campus, entering lessons and is even alleged to have set off an alarm.

But despite being adored, he has been barred from entering campus buildings.

Rebel, not his real name, has been roaming around Glasgow Clyde College’s Cardonald campus, entering lessons and is even alleged to have set off an alarm.James Chapelard
Rebel, not his real name, has been roaming around Glasgow Clyde College’s Cardonald campus, entering lessons and is even alleged to have set off an alarm.

Signs put up around the college on Thursday read: “No cats allowed beyond this point.

“As cute as he is, for the cat’s own safety and well-being, please don’t feed him or encourage him to loiter as he has started to enter the building.”

Students and staff have grown fond of the cat, known to visit from 9am to 4pm.

Signs put up around Glasgow Clyde College on Thursday read: "No cats allowed beyond this point."As cute as he is, for the cat's own safety and well-being, please don't feed him or encourage him to loiter as he has started to enter the building."
Signs put up around Glasgow Clyde College on Thursday read: “No cats allowed beyond this point.“As cute as he is, for the cat’s own safety and well-being, please don’t feed him or encourage him to loiter as he has started to enter the building.”

A source said: “He just wants to explore. He likes the attention. He is very happy-go-lucky.”

Some students would like a hut to be built for Rebel outside.

A spokesperson for Glasgow Clyde College said: “We’re really proud that all our campuses are inviting, friendly spaces – but sadly we can’t extend that welcome to cats inside college buildings.

Rebel, not his real name, has been roaming around Glasgow Clyde College’s Cardonald campus, entering lessons and is even alleged to have set off an alarm.James Chapelard
Rebel, not his real name, has been roaming around Glasgow Clyde College’s Cardonald campus, entering lessons and is even alleged to have set off an alarm.

“The four-legged visitor, called Rebel, is a familiar face on the grounds outside Cardonald, and lately he’s been keen to see what goes on indoors.

“We hope he enjoyed his little campus adventure, and I’m sure he’ll be back outside soon.”

Rebel, not his real name, has been roaming around Glasgow Clyde College’s Cardonald campus, entering lessons and is even alleged to have set off an alarm.James Chapelard
Rebel, not his real name, has been roaming around Glasgow Clyde College’s Cardonald campus, entering lessons and is even alleged to have set off an alarm.
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Last updated Feb 26th, 2026 at 18:06

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