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From fun things to do and friendly people, to art, food and shopping, read our list of top reasons to visit Glasgow and explore Scotland’s best city.

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Scotland’s second city has art, architecture and a sparkling vitality.

With its proud working-class roots, stately Victorian architecture and artistic heritage, Glasgow is one of Scotland’s most vibrant cultural hubs. Home to museums, art galleries and institutions such as the Scottish Opera, the Scottish Ballet and the National Theatre of Scotland, Scotland’s largest city is sure to captivate your attention and keep you busy.


The Insider Guide 

Known in the 19th century as the Second City of the Empire, Glasgow has a long history as a wealthy industrial metropolis. Dive back into the city’s shipbuilding past with a stroll along the 10mi (16km) Clyde Walkway along the River Clyde. Though most of the shipyards have now been replaced by modern buildings, a stop at the Riverside Museum will take you back in time with an exhibition of historic vehicles. Then, trade in your shipwright’s badge for an art historian’s and immerse yourself in Glasgow’s art scene. The famed Glasgow School of Art, designed by Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1845, will inspire you to visit the gift shop for souvenirs. Don’t put away your critical art lens just yet – the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has an impressive collection of pieces by the Glasgow Boys, the old Renaissance masters of Italy, the French impressionists and even Salvador Dali – as well as natural-history exhibits and other curiosities. On one of those rare, sunny Scottish days, take a walk along the city’s cobbled streets to admire the grand public buildings, Victorian mansions and Glasgow cathedral – the oldest building in Glasgow and the oldest cathedral in mainland Scotland. The Glasgow Necropolis is next door – it’s worth getting a guide to show you round this Victorian cemetery for its dramatic architecture, imposing sculptures and the remarkable life stories of the 50,000 buried here. If it’s peace and quiet you’re after, then head to the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, where you can check out the marble sculptures of Kibble Palace, the largest of the glasshouses, and recharge your batteries. Nearby, the bohemian streets of the West End of Glasgow are where you’ll find record stores, vintage clothing markets and second-hand booksellers. Now you’ve seen the main attractions, grab a pint at a local pub and boogie the night away at a live gig. Want to get the most out of your trip? Read on for our insider tips.


The Main Attractions

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Glasgow Private Walking tour

Inverary Castle & Loch Lomond Tour

Private Clyde River Cycle Tour in Glasgow

Glasgow Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

The Best Of Glasgow Walking Tour

Guided tour “Love stories of Edinburgh

Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Trip from Glasgow

Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle from Glasgow

The Most Unusual Things to Do in Glasgow, Scotland

The 6 Best-Kept Secrets of Glasgow

Football Away Days: What To Do In Glasgow

Stunning Hidden Gems In Glasgow, Scotland

Beautiful Walking Trails And Hikes To Take Around Glasgow

Where to Play Sports in Glasgow

Free Things to Do in Glasgow, Scotland

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Cool Date Night Ideas In Glasgow

The Best Markets In Glasgow, Scotland

A Walk Around Glasgow in 19 Perfect Instagrams

The Top 10 Sculptures In Glasgow

The Best Things To See And Do In Cessnock, Glasgow

10 Historical Landmarks to See in Glasgow

The Best Things To See And Do Around Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow

The Top 10 Things to Do and See in Glasgow

21 Must-Visit Attractions in Glasgow

The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Finnieston, Glasgow

The Best Places to Buy Unique Souvenirs in Glasgow

Where to Buy Cashmere in Glasgow

The Best Womenswear Boutiques in Glasgow

Where To Buy Tartan In Glasgow, Scotland

Bibliophiles' Bliss: Glasgow's 5 Best Bookshops

The Best Vintage Shops In Glasgow

An Art Nouveau Architecture Tour Of Glasgow, Scotland

Mackintosh And The Glasgow School Of Art

The 10 Most Impressive Buildings In Glasgow

Glasgow City’s Hidden Architectural Secrets And Mysteries

Glasgow’s Troubled Relationship with 'The Mack'

The 10 Best Churches in Glasgow

There’s a Secret Puppet Collection in Glasgow’s Victorian Mitchell Library

The Best Museums in Glasgow, Scotland

The 10 Best Music Venues in Glasgow

A Music Lover's Guide to Glasgow

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The Top Places for a Unique Night Out in Glasgow

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See & Do

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Sports

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Outdoor Activities

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Guides & Tips

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Sports

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Cheap Things To Do

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Free Things to Do in Glasgow, Scotland

Guides & Tips

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Cool Date Night Ideas In Glasgow

Attractions

Fun things to do that are worth your time

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The Best Markets In Glasgow, Scotland

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A Walk Around Glasgow in 19 Perfect Instagrams

Art

The Top 10 Sculptures In Glasgow

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The Best Things To See And Do In Cessnock, Glasgow

History

10 Historical Landmarks to See in Glasgow

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The Best Things To See And Do Around Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow

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The Top 10 Things to Do and See in Glasgow

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21 Must-Visit Attractions in Glasgow

See & Do

The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Finnieston, Glasgow

Shopping

Guides & Tips

The Best Places to Buy Unique Souvenirs in Glasgow

Fashion

Where to Buy Cashmere in Glasgow

Fashion

The Best Womenswear Boutiques in Glasgow

Fashion

Where To Buy Tartan In Glasgow, Scotland

Books

Bibliophiles' Bliss: Glasgow's 5 Best Bookshops

Fashion

The Best Vintage Shops In Glasgow

Iconic Buildings

Learn about historic sites and special architecture

Architecture

An Art Nouveau Architecture Tour Of Glasgow, Scotland

Art

Mackintosh And The Glasgow School Of Art

Architecture

The 10 Most Impressive Buildings In Glasgow

See & Do

Glasgow City’s Hidden Architectural Secrets And Mysteries

Architecture

Glasgow’s Troubled Relationship with 'The Mack'

Design

The 10 Best Churches in Glasgow

Culturally Curious

Discover what makes this city so unique

See & Do

There’s a Secret Puppet Collection in Glasgow’s Victorian Mitchell Library

Guides & Tips

The Best Museums in Glasgow, Scotland

Music in the city

Music