Ten things to do in Glasgow
From black sheep to rising star in the weekend break stakes, Glasgow hotels, restaurants and bars mix with historic sport credentials, ground breaking architecture and world renowned museums to create a unique short hop holiday destination – here’s our guide to the top ten things to do in the city.
Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel
The newly launched museum is as attractive for its architectural status as it is for the exhibits inside. Inside the Zaha Hadid designed building visitors will find one of the most comprehensive transport themed exhibitions in the UK.
Kelvingrove Park and Museum
Famed for Dali's Crucifixion 'Christ of St John of the Cross', The Kelvingrove hosts a huge collection of art and artefact taking in everything from natural history and art, through to social history. There's also a library, cafe, shops and rolling events calendar.
Glasgow School of Art
A trip to Glasgow wouldn’t be complete without visiting at least one Mackintosh building – the Glasgow School of Art is reputed to be the shining example. Check events in advance to catch one of the visiting or residential exhibitions.
Glasgow cathedral
Also known as St Mungos, Glasgow Cathedral was built in 1136 and is the only mainland pre-reformation cathedral in the country. Highlights include the crypt, whilst an annual calendar of dates incorporates family, architectural, historic and musical events.
People's Palace and Winter Garden
Telling the story of Glasgow via the city's social history, the People's Palace is the definitive guide to the roots of modern day Glasgow. Alongside permanent exhibits, there are guest shows and family friendly afternoons.
Botanic Gardens
Step off the mean streets and into a subtropical paradise at the Botanic Gardens, where visitors will find vast Victorian glass houses, river walks, cafes, sculpture and an arboretum, alongside herb and flower gardens, orchids, tree ferns and palms.
Celtic Park
Home to the famed Celtic FC since 1892, the stadium was rebuilt in the mid ‘90’s and is now the second largest in Scotland. Footie fans should check out the schedule for games, alternatively the stadium tours take visitors right the way through the history of the club as well as the stadium.
Old Fruitmarket
Rescued from its fate as council car park in the '90's, the Old Fruitmarket has undergone renovation to turn it into one of the most unique music venues the city has to offer. Alongside hosting Celtic Connections and the Glasgow Jazz Festival, there's all manner of entertainment on offer from comedy and theatre, through to dance and literature reviews.
The Barras
City centre shopping, Glaswegian style. Located at the heart of the city, the Barras is an intense marketplace experience where shoppers can pick up everything from cheap toiletries and fur coats, through to fruit and veg.
The Tall Ship
A major attraction on the Glasgow landscape, the SV Glenlee was built in 1896 and has since circumnavigated the globe four times. Today it's a museum piece that brings ship building heritage to life.