Top 10 places to visit in Glasgow
As the summer holidays arrive, we’re always on the lookout for things to see and do all over Scotland.
Here’s our handy guide to the top things to get up to in Scotland’s biggest city – Glasgow.
This museum is located within one of the most eye-catching buildings in the city, not only boasting stunning architecture – the museum is also home to twenty two different galleries, with everything form animals to ancient Egypt and of course the iconic floating heads. Displaying an impressive 8000 objects, the museum is located in the west end of Glasgow and fittingly backs on to the banks of the river Kelvin. Being one of Scotland’s most popular free attractions, pop along and learn something new.
If you are paying Glasgow a visit, make sure to check out whats on at Oran Mor. Translated as the ‘Great melody of life’ this grand building was originally known as the Kevin Parish Church when it was built in 1862 by J.J Stevenhouse. After a large refurbishment, the eye-catching building now acts as a perfect location for events including, musical theatre, comedy nights and regular club nights. Also being host to the ever popular, A Play, A Pie and A Pint (lunchtime theatre show) the venue also boasts restaurants and bars as well as private dining rooms and live music. There is always something going on.
The Riverside Museum is the new incarnation of the old Glasgow Transport Museum, previously located at the Tramway and then the Kelvin Hall. It’s got everything that a transport enthusiast could want, from motorbikes, to cars, to steamtrains, as well as the Tall Ship berthed outside on the River Clyde. There is plenty to entertain young and old alike, with interactive activities for the children, while the older generations will enjoy the recreation of an old Glasgow street, complete with underground station and train. With new exhibits being added on a regular basis, there’s always something new to see.
Hampden Park hosts the Scottish Football Museum
This specialised museum is the ideal trip out for football fans. With a main aim to promote the unique football heritage of Scotland, the museum displays the world’s most impressive national collection of football related memorabilia. With the chance to sit in an original dressing room from old Hampden, marvel at the best Scottish football highlights from over the years and awe at the original Scottish Cup. Enter through the old turnstiles and pay the museum a visit any day of the week.
2017 marked the Botanical Gardens 200th year of growing some the counties most impressive collection of plants. Founded by Thomas Hopkirk a distinguished Glasgow botanist in 1817.
A true way to immerse yourself into the Glaswegian culture is to visit the home of the famous Tennent’s lager which has been brewed there for more than 450 years. Book a tour to learn more about the rich heritage of one of the biggest brands in the country and be walked through the production project used in order to create the perfect pint. With collections of Tennent’s memorabilia from over years, look at the different marketing tools the brand used with countless nods to football and music over the centuries.
Inside Glasgow Cathedral
Also known as the High Kirk of Glasgow is another beautiful spot to fully appreciate some of the architecture in the city. Still being used as by a Christian congregation of the Church of Scotland. The cathedral is never sort of events, usually accompanied by their impressive musical and vocal talent. Last year saw a sharp increase of 31% in visitors as a reordered number of tourists flocked to the city to see the Cathedral which features in the cult TV series, Outlander.
This park’s beautiful and vast woodlands are a perfect way to appreciate the great outdoors. Being the largest and only country park, it can be a popular place to visit in the warmer months for both people and animals. The park is rich in history as it was formally part of the old Pollok estates. Having also been awarded the Green Flag Award in 2016 also has a play park, an orienteering course, riverside walks and much more within the grounds.
The People’s Palace and Winter Gardens in Glasgow
Located on Glasgow Green, which offers plenty of open space for dog walking, fun and games, and picnics, there is the People’s Palace. It’s a tribute to the city of Glasgow and its people, with impressive whale jawbones framing the staircase that lead to more discoveries. There are themed exhibitions throughout the year, with recent installations including caricatured art and World War II. There’s a beautiful winter garden glasshouse at the rear of the museum, and a cafe with goodies at decent prices. And look out for Billy Connolly’s famous banana boots!
Since opening its doors in 1990 this iconic venue has been at the forefront of the Scottish live music scene. Famously being the location in which Oasis were singed by Alan McGee in 1993, has also been the seen some of the industry’s biggest names in their starting phases, like; The Killers, Radiohead, Florence and the Machine, Biffy Clyro and Frightened Rabbit.
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