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Where To Go In Glasgow

Glasgow is becoming increasingly popular as a destination for short city breaks. I have lived in the city for over thirty years and thought I'd share some of my favourite places with visitors to Glasgow. This lens covers where to stay, eat, drink and visit when staying in Glasgow, Scotland.

The Glasgow Gallery

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Glasgow Hotels

There are numerous hotels in Glasgow so you can be confident of finding something to suit every budget. No matter where you end up staying I stronly reccommend you make a trip to Babbity Bowsters for a drink or a meal during your stay, particularly in summer where you can enjoy a drink in their quiet beer garden.

Babbity Browser | Bar/Club Review | Glasgow | Frommers.com: Babbity Browser Hotel, Bar and Restaurant
Park Inn Hotel Glasgow, United Kingdom: Looking for a good value hotel in the center of Glasgow? Park Inn Hotel offers great hotel rates on city breaks and conferences.
The Sherbrooke Castle Hotel: The Sherbrooke Castle Hotel is a magnificent baronial building situated in Glasgow's Southside.

Glasgow Museums and Art Galleries

Most though not all the museums and art galleries in Glasgow are free. My personal favourite is the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, not only for the museum itself but for it's proximity to Glasgow Cathedral, The Necropolis and Provand's Lordship all of which are worth a visit.

Glasgow Museums - Homepage: Information on the events and exhibitions in the 13 museums in the City of Glasgow
The Burrell Collection: Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws Road
Glasgow, G43 1AT
Phone: 0141 287 2550
Fossil Grove: Fossil Grove
Victoria Park
Glasgow
Phone: 0141 950 1448
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: Argyle St, Glasgow, G3 8AG
Phone 0141 276 9599
Fax 0141 276 9540
Text phone 0141 276 9500 or 0141 276 9511
Martyrs' School: Parson Street
Glasgow,
G4 0PX
McLellan Galleries: 270 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow,
G2 3EH
Phone: 0141 353 4500
Museum of Transport: Museum of Transport
1 Bunhouse Road
Glasgow,
G3 8DP
Phone: 0141 287 2720
People's Palace And Winter Gardens: People's Palace And Winter Gardens
Glasgow Green
Glasgow,
G40 1AT
Phone: 0141 271 2962
Provand's Lordship: Provand's Lordship
3 Castle Street
Glasgow,
G4 0RB
Phone: 0141 552 8819
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art - Events & Activities: St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
2 Castle Street
Glasgow,
G4 0RH
Phone: 0141 553 2557
Scotland Street School Museum: Scotland Street School Museum
225 Scotland Street
Glasgow,
G5 8QB
Phone: 0141 287 0500
Sharmanka: Kinetic Gallery
House for an Art Lover, inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Contemporary Conference & Weddings Venue, Glasgow, Scotland: House for an Art Lover, Glasgow, Scotland, designs inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Property Details for Tenement House: Tenement House Furnished Historic House
Gallery of Modern Art: Gallery of Modern Art
Royal Exchange Square
Glasgow,
G1 3AH
Phone: 0141 229 1996
Glasgow Science Centre:what's on at the IMAX, Science Mall & Glasgow Tower: Glasgow Science Centre

Where To Eat and Drink In Glasgow

I regularly visit all of the cafes, bars and restaurants here and find it hard to pick out a favourite. I recommend you make time to get round them all and make your own mind up.

Mono: Vegan restaurant and Venue
NightB4 in Glasgow : Pubs : Blackfriars : Reader Reviews: Read and submit reviews for Blackfriars in Glasgow
Ichiban: Noodle cafe glasgow
Grass Roots: Grass Roots
McPhabbs.com: You would have to try very hard not to feel welcome at McPhabbs
The Dhabba - Indian Restaurants Glasgow: The Dhabba is an award winning authentic north Indian diner situated in Glasgow Merchant City
Evening Times: Features: Brooklyn Cafe, Minard Rd, Shawlands
Tchai-Ovna: House of Tea, Scotland's Original Speciality Tea House: Tchai-Ovna: House of Tea, Scotland's original speciality teahouse. Selling chai as well as over 80 kinds of tea, vegetarian food and sweet scented shisha pipes every day 11am - 11pm at two locations in Glasgow - Glasgow Southside and Glasgow West End
Box Of Delights, Glasgow (Candleriggs): City Centre Deli
13th Note Café (50-60 King Street, Glasgow) | The List: Set on arty King Street, this laid-back hang-out has long provided wholesome vegetarian food to hungry indie rock fans - as live sets are played in the basement seven nights a week while hip music is a permanent backdrop in the bar/café. Diners%u2026
KoolBa Restaurant located in Candelerigs, Glasgow: Kool Ba: Scotlands first Persian restaurant
The Pakistani Cafe: Review of the wonderful Pakistani Cafe
Thali: Authentic and delicious Indian food.

Glasgow Auctions

Where To Shop

Glasgow city centre has all the usual big brands and chain stores but for something a little more interesting try heading off the beaten track.

Rat's Guide To The West End: Pat's Guide to the West End of Glasgow - Shopping

The Wee Book of Glasgow by Robert Jeffrey

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