24 Must-See Attractions in Glasgow for an Unforgettable Trip
With Scotland’s largest city comes an appealing array of attractions. Glasgow, with its quintessential Scottish charm and magnificent architecture, is a cultural playground. Medieval buildings, raved about art collections, marble staircases and cracking music venues — the city ticks every box. Here, we round up 24 of the most desirable spots worth exploring.
GoMA
Building, Art Gallery
Glasgow Science Centre
Museum
Mural Tour
Architectural Landmark
A telling portrayal of Glasgow’s glistening art scene, the art and mural tours are your chance to meander around the city streets appreciating local artists such as Rogue One and Smug. From balloon-led taxis to massive tigers, Banksy has some serious Scottish competition.
Glasgow Necropolis
Cemetery
The Corinthian
Bar, Brasserie, Restaurant, Nightclub, Contemporary, European, British
Strategically located in the hip Merchant City area, The Corinthian boasts all the bells and whistles! From the pukka interior accents and lavish cocktails at the Tellers Bar to the Harlem Jazz-era feels of the casino, more-ish food, and hypnotic live music nights, there’s no bad hand with this one. Swanky beyond belief.
Kelvingrove
Art Gallery, Building, Museum
People’s Palace And Winters Gardens
Museum
Provand’s Lordship
Museum
Riverside Museum
Museum
Britannia Panopticon
Music Venue
City Chambers
Building
Fossil Grove
Museum
Glasgow Cathedral
Cathedral, Church
The Barras
Market
The Hunterian Museum
Museum
The Waverley
Building
The Mackintosh Trail
Hiking Trail
If time permits, a tour of the works of Glaswegian architect, designer and all around creative Charles Rennie Mackintosh, is advised. The Lighthouse (his first public commission), Mackintosh House, House For An Art Lover, Glasgow School Of Art, Scotland Street School Museum and The Hill House all possess his iconic stamp.
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre
Art Gallery, Theater
Botanic Gardens And Kibble Palace
Botanical Garden
WEST Brewery
Brewery, Building
University of Glasgow
Architectural Landmark, Historical Landmark
The University of Glasgow has a rich history, claiming status as the fourth oldest university in the anglophone world, one of Scotland’s four ancient universities— and it counts historic economist Adam Smith, two British Prime Ministers, and seven Nobel laureates among its alumni and former staff. Stop by for a stroll around the gorgeous Gilmorehill campus in Hillhead and admire the view of the city from the hilltop. Recommended by Madeleine Bazil
Pollok Country Park
Park
The Tenement House
Architectural Landmark, Historical Landmark
A must-visit attraction for anyone wanting to delve right into the local history. The Tenement House in Garnethill is a wonderfully restored example of a middle-class Glaswegian tenement house from the late 19th century. Step into a bygone past that’s suited and booted with original fittings and fixtures, such as the coal-fired kitchen range, and learn about Miss Agness Toward, the shorthand typist who resided there between 1911 and 1965. Dig deeper than the remaining possessions and explore what it meant to be an independent woman during that era.
King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
Music Venue