Top 10 Reasons Why Everyone Should Visit Glasgow

As UNESCO City Of Music and general creative hotbed, Glasgow definitely lives up to its musical reputation. From King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut and independent local gems, to restaurants hosting live impromptu acoustic sessions, the city is a platform for both emerging musicians and established artists. Edgy or classical, chilled or mad, the bouncing music venues cannot help but captivate every traveller who visits them. And the stellar selection of musical-related action only adds to Glasgow’s insanely brilliant nightlife.

As good a reason for visiting Glasgow as any, it’s a well know fact that the people are quite frankly amazing. Whether in search of directions, a helping hand, recommendations, or simply to engage in good conversation, the people of Glasgow have you covered. The city slogan ‘People Make Glasgow’ couldn’t be truer.

Seriously. From the Doctor Who tour and GoMA, to Riverside Museum and the Botanics, Glasgow’s free attractions really are the gift that just keeps on giving. And when you think you’ve experienced them all, more free attractions seem to pop up! Thank you Glasgow.

Glasgow truly is a playground for budding architecture aficionados. You can be admiring a medieval edifice dating back to 1471 one moment, then soaking up the iconic ‘Glasgow Style’ designs the next, and then find yourself infatuated with a futuristic architectural Zaha Hadid-designed masterpiece just a few brief moments later. Add the sensational selection of Victorian and Art Nouveau buildings to the mix and you really are spoilt for choice.

The superlative food scene in Glasgow is the stuff of dreams. Using the finest ingredients from the fresh larder of Scotland, the restaurants cover everything from fusion and Scottish, to Indian, Vietnamese and Italian, and any other kind of cuisine imaginable, for that matter. Whether you are on a budget or have a bulging wallet, foodies can expect to embark on a culinary tour of the world’s greatest dishes, all served with a sprinkling of Scottish charm.

Whether rummaging the rails for granny chic pre-loved vintage cardis, tending to that secret Scotland obsession with purchasing tartan trews, or going to town at the high-end luxury stores, Glasgow is hands down the best place in Scotland for shopping. The list of diverse retail shops is as long as the infamous ‘Style Mile’ itself.

Whether you liken your clan to a modern day Brady Bunch or Addams Family, Glasgow caters to all kinds of folks. With plenty of parks, visitor attractions, fab hotels and endless things to do, it’s safe to say that this is a family-friendly city perfectly suited to all generations. From educational endeavours to laid-back loungings, there’s room for everyone.

Offering the best of both worlds, Glasgow is also a great place when searching for a dose of solo serenity. The stunning art galleries, museums and music venues call out for exploring, while there’s no such rule stating you can’t dine in the best foodie landmarks alone! The multifaceted nature of the city is inviting, and certainly makes it easy for solo travellers to find their way while having a blast.

Whether you’re a football fanatic or avid anthropologist, Glasgow boasts cabinets upon cabinets of curiosities. From housing one of the greatest civic art collections in Europe, to museums about transport, religion, the city’s people and football, the city has a surprising number of museums covering a vast array of genres. Oh, and art in all forms frequents a myriad of galleries, collections, venues, coffee houses and even the streets.

Less of a sport and more of a way of life, football and its colourful local heritage is very much ingrained into the Glasgow social psyche. The age-old rivalry between Glasgow teams Rangers FC and Celtic FC adds to the suspense and atmosphere when a match is on. From touring the famous Hampden Park and investigating the football museum, to sipping football related craft beer ‘Hampden Roar’ at the Clockwork Beer Co., Glasgow is the perfect destination for football fans eager for some epic sporting excitement.