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Why we love Glasgow

Pushing the boundaries of art and culture, tunes that rock the city, varied shopping and a heart that beats through its people, what’s not to love about Glasgow? Its Gothic and Victorian architecture, a landlocked lighthouse, and sleek silver lines of the Zaha Hadid-designed Riverside Museum resting on the River Clyde all make it easy on the eye. Culture vultures can seek out top art or a stuffed elephant at the bohemian Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Take a walking tour of its street art on the Glasgow Mural Trail or check out its plethora of vegan eateries. And loving all things sustainable – there’s 300km of bike paths, paddle boarding and a nightclub powered by the heat of its revellers to discover.

Things to do in Glasgow

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As well as live concerts and spectacular Baroque architecture, Kelvingrove is home to 8,000 treasured exhibits too.

Plan your visit to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

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Glasgow

Two men looking at installation of suspended head sculptures
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

This free gallery is home to Glasgow’s modern and contemporary art collection, and also hosts craft workshops and curator talks too.

Explore the GoMA

VisitScotland

Glasgow

The Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow, Scotland
Gallery of Modern Art

Calling all whisky lovers! This single malt distillery offers tours and tastings galore – including artisan chocolate pairings.

Raise a glass at The Clydeside Distillery

VisitScotland

Glasgow

Couple visiting the Clydeside Distillery
The Clydeside Distillery

With an ornate glasshouse at its heart, this is one of Scotland’s finest gardens, with a history dating back over 200 years.

Go wild at ​​Glasgow Botanic Gardens

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Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Glasgow’s Mural Trail transforms the city’s streets.

Discover more about Glasgow's Mural Trail

Art Pistol & Rogue Oner, Bubbles/Glasgow Mural Trail

Glasgow

Mural on wall of kids blowing bubbles, Glasgow Mural Trail
Glasgow Mural Trail

Discover the city’s legendary music spots on these toe-tapping walking tours, including folk pubs and the famous stage of King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut.

Book a Glasgow Music City tour now

Glasgow Music City Tours

Stub

Glasgow Music City Tour Guide Fiona Shepherd presenting
Glasgow Music City Tours

Premium Scottish seafood and top-quality gins: that’s the promise of this award-winning restaurant.

Raise a glass at The Finnieston

The Finnieston

Glass with red coloured drink
The Finnieston

With its ornate tombs and magnificent sculptures, this Victorian graveyard offers fascinating guided tours.

Visit Glasgow Necropolis
Old building with gravestones in foreground
Glasgow Necropolis

Take a tour of the university’s architectural gems, to discover these iconic soaring columns and archways.

Explore the University of Glasgow Cloisters

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Fairy lights wrapped around pillars in a cloister at Glasgow University
University of Glasgow Cloisters

From skateboards and scooters to trains, ships and classic cars, explore this vast transportation collection.

More about Riverside Museum
Three men exiting the Riverside Museum
Riverside Museum

This annual festival strives for equality and inclusion, and honours the LGBTQIA+ trailblazers.

Celebrate Pride Glasgow

acawleyphoto

Pride Glasgow
Pride Glasgow

TRNSMT, Glasgow

12th - 14th July 2024

Showcasing the latest in British indie and rock music, this Glasgow based summer festival has welcomed the likes of Sam Fender and Paolo Nutini.

Discover the sounds of TRNSMT

DF Concerts & Events

Girl sitting on the shoulders of a guy in the crowd at TRNSMT festival
TRNSMT, Glasgow

Catch everything from classical concerts and famous operas to legends of pop, folk and musicals.

Book tickets at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Photo by John Slavin @ Designfolk Ltd

Piping band with drums play for the crowds outside The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Raves, festivals, club nights, gigs: there’s something amazing on the agenda almost every night of the week.

What’s on at SWG3

SWG3 Glasgow

A DJ performing on stage at SWG3 Stage Warehouse in Glasgow
SWG3

Don’t just admire Glasgow’s street art: learn about the creators, inspirations and stories behind each piece.

Discover the Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour

James Klinge/Study of a Woman in Black/Glasgow Mural Trail

Glasgow

Portrait of a woman on a wall, Glasgow Mural Trail
Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour

Coffee lovers, look out for this ethical brand while you’re in Scotland – and take a tour of its Glasgow roastery.

More about Dear Green Coffee

Dear Green Coffee

Staff posing on top of coffee bean sacks at Dear Green Coffee, Glasgow
Dear Green Coffee

These tours are led by people who’ve experienced homelessness, before training up as excellent guides.

Book an Invisible Cities Tour

Invisible Cities CIC

A walking tour group posing near a statue in a park in Glasgow
Invisible Cities Tour Glasgow

This luxury mall celebrates the finer things in life, featuring boutiques, bistros and a cinema.

Step inside Princes Square

VisitScotland/Peter Dibdin

Tourists shopping in Princes Square shopping centre.
Princes Square

This isn’t your regular hot yoga studio: it’s a calming multisensory journey in an illuminated cocoon…

Stretch out at Hotpod Yoga

Hotpod Yoga Glasgow

A yoga class being undertaken at Hotpod Yoga in Glasgow
Hotpod Yoga Glasgow

Forget herbal teas: at this gin-inspired spa, every 60-minute treatment comes with a complimentary G&T.

Visit the Gin Spa

The Gin Spa

A woman undergoing a spa treatment at The Gin Spa, Glasgow
Gin Spa

This award-winning idyll is the oldest park in Glasgow – a haven of walks and picnic spots.

More about Glasgow Green

Alamy Stock Photo/Stefano Valeri

Path leading to Nelson's Monument in Glasgow Green, Scotland.
Glasgow Green

Discover the beauty of the Highlands on this 96-mile (154km) walking trail, between Milngavie and Fort William.

Follow the West Highland Way

West Highland Way/Paul Sanders

A man with walking sticks posing next to a statue on a bench in Glasgow
West Highland Way

True to its name, this street food spot is all about great mates, big laughs and happy times.

Discover The Dockyard Social

Dockyard Social

A high view of people eating a drinking at tables at Dockyard Social, Glasgow
The Dockyard Social

Explore art treasures by the likes of Cézanne and Degas, plus one of Britain’s largest Chinese collections.

Discover the Burrell Collection

CSG CIC Glasgow Museums and Libraries Collection

A person looking at artworks in a gallery in Glasgow
Burrell Collection

These guided paddleboarding trips reveal the beauty of Glasgow’s waterways and wildlife.

More about Glasgow Paddleboarders Co.

Glasgow Paddleboarders Co

Paddleboarders laying down and forming a shape in the River Clyde in Glasgow
Glasgow Paddleboarders Co.

As well as live concerts and spectacular Baroque architecture, Kelvingrove is home to 8,000 treasured exhibits too.

Plan your visit to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

VisitBritain/Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

Glasgow

Two men looking at installation of suspended head sculptures
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

This free gallery is home to Glasgow’s modern and contemporary art collection, and also hosts craft workshops and curator talks too.

Explore the GoMA

VisitScotland

Glasgow

The Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow, Scotland
Gallery of Modern Art

Calling all whisky lovers! This single malt distillery offers tours and tastings galore – including artisan chocolate pairings.

Raise a glass at The Clydeside Distillery

VisitScotland

Glasgow

Couple visiting the Clydeside Distillery
The Clydeside Distillery

With an ornate glasshouse at its heart, this is one of Scotland’s finest gardens, with a history dating back over 200 years.

Go wild at ​​Glasgow Botanic Gardens

VisitScotland

Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Glasgow’s Mural Trail transforms the city’s streets.

Discover more about Glasgow's Mural Trail

Art Pistol & Rogue Oner, Bubbles/Glasgow Mural Trail

Glasgow

Mural on wall of kids blowing bubbles, Glasgow Mural Trail
Glasgow Mural Trail

Discover the city’s legendary music spots on these toe-tapping walking tours, including folk pubs and the famous stage of King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut.

Book a Glasgow Music City tour now

Glasgow Music City Tours

Stub

Glasgow Music City Tour Guide Fiona Shepherd presenting
Glasgow Music City Tours

Premium Scottish seafood and top-quality gins: that’s the promise of this award-winning restaurant.

Raise a glass at The Finnieston

The Finnieston

Glass with red coloured drink
The Finnieston

With its ornate tombs and magnificent sculptures, this Victorian graveyard offers fascinating guided tours.

Visit Glasgow Necropolis
Old building with gravestones in foreground
Glasgow Necropolis

Take a tour of the university’s architectural gems, to discover these iconic soaring columns and archways.

Explore the University of Glasgow Cloisters

VisitBritain/Scott Salt

Fairy lights wrapped around pillars in a cloister at Glasgow University
University of Glasgow Cloisters

From skateboards and scooters to trains, ships and classic cars, explore this vast transportation collection.

More about Riverside Museum
Three men exiting the Riverside Museum
Riverside Museum

This annual festival strives for equality and inclusion, and honours the LGBTQIA+ trailblazers.

Celebrate Pride Glasgow

acawleyphoto

Pride Glasgow
Pride Glasgow

TRNSMT, Glasgow

12th - 14th July 2024

Showcasing the latest in British indie and rock music, this Glasgow based summer festival has welcomed the likes of Sam Fender and Paolo Nutini.

Discover the sounds of TRNSMT

DF Concerts & Events

Girl sitting on the shoulders of a guy in the crowd at TRNSMT festival
TRNSMT, Glasgow

Catch everything from classical concerts and famous operas to legends of pop, folk and musicals.

Book tickets at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Photo by John Slavin @ Designfolk Ltd

Piping band with drums play for the crowds outside The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Raves, festivals, club nights, gigs: there’s something amazing on the agenda almost every night of the week.

What’s on at SWG3

SWG3 Glasgow

A DJ performing on stage at SWG3 Stage Warehouse in Glasgow
SWG3

Don’t just admire Glasgow’s street art: learn about the creators, inspirations and stories behind each piece.

Discover the Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour

James Klinge/Study of a Woman in Black/Glasgow Mural Trail

Glasgow

Portrait of a woman on a wall, Glasgow Mural Trail
Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour

Coffee lovers, look out for this ethical brand while you’re in Scotland – and take a tour of its Glasgow roastery.

More about Dear Green Coffee

Dear Green Coffee

Staff posing on top of coffee bean sacks at Dear Green Coffee, Glasgow
Dear Green Coffee

These tours are led by people who’ve experienced homelessness, before training up as excellent guides.

Book an Invisible Cities Tour

Invisible Cities CIC

A walking tour group posing near a statue in a park in Glasgow
Invisible Cities Tour Glasgow

This luxury mall celebrates the finer things in life, featuring boutiques, bistros and a cinema.

Step inside Princes Square

VisitScotland/Peter Dibdin

Tourists shopping in Princes Square shopping centre.
Princes Square

This isn’t your regular hot yoga studio: it’s a calming multisensory journey in an illuminated cocoon…

Stretch out at Hotpod Yoga

Hotpod Yoga Glasgow

A yoga class being undertaken at Hotpod Yoga in Glasgow
Hotpod Yoga Glasgow

Forget herbal teas: at this gin-inspired spa, every 60-minute treatment comes with a complimentary G&T.

Visit the Gin Spa

The Gin Spa

A woman undergoing a spa treatment at The Gin Spa, Glasgow
Gin Spa

This award-winning idyll is the oldest park in Glasgow – a haven of walks and picnic spots.

More about Glasgow Green

Alamy Stock Photo/Stefano Valeri

Path leading to Nelson's Monument in Glasgow Green, Scotland.
Glasgow Green

Discover the beauty of the Highlands on this 96-mile (154km) walking trail, between Milngavie and Fort William.

Follow the West Highland Way

West Highland Way/Paul Sanders

A man with walking sticks posing next to a statue on a bench in Glasgow
West Highland Way

True to its name, this street food spot is all about great mates, big laughs and happy times.

Discover The Dockyard Social

Dockyard Social

A high view of people eating a drinking at tables at Dockyard Social, Glasgow
The Dockyard Social

Explore art treasures by the likes of Cézanne and Degas, plus one of Britain’s largest Chinese collections.

Discover the Burrell Collection

CSG CIC Glasgow Museums and Libraries Collection

A person looking at artworks in a gallery in Glasgow
Burrell Collection

These guided paddleboarding trips reveal the beauty of Glasgow’s waterways and wildlife.

More about Glasgow Paddleboarders Co.

Glasgow Paddleboarders Co

Paddleboarders laying down and forming a shape in the River Clyde in Glasgow
Glasgow Paddleboarders Co.

Places to stay in Glasgow

City centre

Packed with dining out options, shopping and nightlife, this culturally-rich neighbourhood provides a base for discovering street art, Merchant City and more.

West End

Home to top attractions and quirky lanes, a stay in this bohemian area provides a true taste of Glasgow.

Southside

From the city’s largest parks and outdoor spaces to chic cafes, explore the chilled side of Glasgow.

Explore nearby

From palaces to cobbled alleys, and a dormant volcano, this city is a real show-stopper.

VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Edinburgh

A young couple taking a selfie of view over historic town

The gateway into Scotland, the Borders and Lowlands pack the punch,

VisitBritain/Simon Jarratt

Girls standing on the zipwire platform in the pine forest

Getting to Glasgow

Glasgow Airport is Scotland’s second busiest international hub, and is just a 15-minute bus ride from the city centre. If you’re travelling from London, Avanti West Coast runs the quickest service, taking around four hours and 30 minutes. Edinburgh is just 50 minutes away, while the city also has connections to Birmingham and Manchester, among other hubs.

Getting around

Central Glasgow can easily be explored on foot, while an extensive subway and bus network provides connections to the suburbs and surrounding areas. A Roundabout ticket provides unlimited one-day travel on ScotRail and the Subway to more than 110 stations.

By subway

Subway trains run up to every four minutes at peak times, serving a circuit of 15 stations.

By bus

First Bus Greater Glasgow services extend throughout the city, providing a quick and convenient means of travel.

By bike

Glasgow is really easy to explore by bike using its 185 miles (300km) of cycleways. Pick up a rental bike from OVO and others.

Want to know more?

Check out Visit Scotland for top inside tips and travelling inspiration.