21 Must-Visit Attractions in Glasgow
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 21 of the most desirable spots worth exploring.
GoMA
Building, Art Gallery
Glasgow Science Centre
Museum
Mural Tour
A telling portrayal of Glasgow’s glistening art scene, the Mural Tour is 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
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
King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
Music Venue
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