Glasgow is a very interesting city, larger even than the capital of Scotland – Edinburgh. However, in the whole of Great Britain there are only a few centers with a larger number of inhabitants. Glasgow is mainly associated with two famous football clubs – Celtic and Rangers, and there are many tourist attractions here. The impact of the industrial revolution on both architecture and the everyday life of residents is visible. Beautiful buildings and a wonderful natural climate fascinate tourists and provide space for fun. Of course, there is no shortage of atmospheric Scottish pubs where you can relax with a glass of delicious whiskey.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, situated on the River Clyde.
Glasgow is known for its friendly people and warm atmosphere.
Why visit Glasgow?
1. The city is home to world-class museums, galleries and attractions, including the Burrell Collection (winner of the Art Fund Museum of the Year in 2023) and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. There are also hidden gems like the Britannia Panopticon, the oldest surviving music hall in the world. Families will love the Glasgow Science Center or the Riverside Museum, and if you like cutting-edge art, visit the Tramway or the Gallery of Modern Art.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Riverside Museum
Riverside Museum
Gallery of Modern Art
Gallery of Modern Art
Glasgow Science Centre
Glasgow Science Centre
2. Glasgow has a legendary music scene with many iconic venues, including the Barrowland Ballroom, Time Out’s Best Venue in the UK (2023). The city is an UNESCO City of Music, home to all but one of Scotland’s national performing arts organisations and an exciting calendar of world-class festivals and events.
3. Glasgow has over 90 parks and gardens to enjoy. Discover Pollok Country Park and its fold of Highland cattle or Queen’s Park and its cityscape viewpoint in the southside. Or head to the west end to Kelvingrove Park, set on the banks of the River Kelvin or Glasgow Botanic Gardens, known for its impressive glasshouses and tropical plant collections.
Pollok Country Park
Kelvingrove Park
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
4. Visit Glasgow for the ultimate urban Scottish experience. Enjoy a distillery tour, take a whirl at a ceilidh, get a photo with a Highland cow or tap your toes to some live traditional music at a world-renowned festival. You can also discover the taste of Scotland with a meal at a Scottish restaurant.
The Finnieston Restaurant
5. Explore the surrounding area and admire Glasgow’s architecture. From the Gothic Revival University of Glasgow to the Art Nouveau wonders of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the city’s heritage spans the centuries. Be sure to stop by the Cathedral and take a walk around George Square.
University of Glasgow
Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow Cathedral
George Square
6. Glasgow is the gateway to Scotland’s great outdoors, with beaches, castles and rugged coastlines to discover. Experience unmissable day trips less than the average daily commute away – from the historic Stirling to the breath-taking bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.
Stirling
Loch Lomond
