Glasgow- what to do on a weekend visit?

Question

Hello

Me anf hubby are thinking of a weekendin Glasgow in October for our wedding anniversary- we have been to Edinburgh before and enjoyed wandering about and visiting the castle etc, but neither of us have been to Glasgow.

Could anyone suggest some places to visit/ suggestions of places to walk about / areas to stay etc- ir if anyone has any other ideas, I would be grateful for your response

thanks

Answer 1

Drink and fight

Answer 2

kalvingrove art gallery - its free!!

transport museum

buchannan galleries - shopping centre

a wander up buyers road is ok if uv never been b4, sum nice shopd n cafes

Answer 3

Shop til you drop! Tis fantabulous for shoppinggggg lol

Answer 4

I was born and brought up in Glasgow up until 4 years ago now live in USA but my family are still there, there is plenty to do depends on what you like the Pavilion Theatre is in the city centre usually has great shows if you want to go to museums go to the Kelvinhall Art Gallery and the transport museum they are all free. don't take taxis go on the subway great way to get about. the shopping is the best next to London the Buchanan Galleries host all the shops you would ever want and the St  Enoch centre is the same great shops and then there are great markets the car boot sale is huge in Blochairn on a Sunday the barras is open sat and Sunday allot of good pub grub. or if you like Chinese go to Sauchiehall Street across from British Home Store and go up stairs to the China Palace usually have a 3 course at lunch time at weekends really cheap but good. go to the Glasgow city council web site it should give you more ideas. hope you have a great time. Kelvingrove park is really nice just be cautious like you would be anywhere.

My wedding anniversary is also October (5) we were married in Dunoon another great place if you have a car to go to Gourock down near the water and go on the ferry. Dunoon is really nice but small but just great place to visit. If you have a care the travel lodge or  holiday inn have a express one in the centre of the city right around the corner from the Pavillion and withing walking distance to the shops. good luck

Answer 5

There is a well located Travel Inn in George Street, but if you want somewhere more upmarket, then the Grosvenor Hotel in the West End is very nice, and is very near the Botanic Gardens.  The West End is worth a look anyway even if you are not staying there.  

For restaurants, the local chain Di Maggios is very good for pizza and pasta.  There are also many small family run Italian restaurants and the Indian restaurants are good.  For a small charge you can go to the Hunterian Art Gallery at Glasgow University.  The Kelvingrove Art Gallery is free and very good, and just across the road, the Transport Museum is particularly good, and free.  On the city's south side, the Burrell Collection is worth a look.  The remarkable thing about it is that it is the collection of one individual, who left it all to the City of Glasgow with very precise directions with regard to the type of building in which it was to be housed.  

For a view over the city, go to the tower beside the Science Centre.  It's well worth it.  As for the Science Centre itself, it's very expensive so only go if you have time.  You may find a lot of the exhibits a little childish.  It's a family destination, but probably with more to offer children.

Something you may not realise is that you can easily get to Edinburgh from Glasgow.  It's less than an hour by train and the fares are reasonable.  So if there's anything unseen in Edinburgh you could spend part of a day there.  If you have a car, you could drive out to Loch Lomond.  Some lovely scenery within easy striking distance.  

If you are looking for an expensive restaurant to celebrate, then The Ubiquitous Chip in Ruthven Lane, West End, used to be very good.  I can't guarantee it still is, though, but if you book, you might like to ask for a table in the conservatory bit.  The other bit is very nice, but the green bit is unique.  If you don't specify, then you will get the other bit.  It used to specialise in good food, unobtrusive friendly service, but informality.  

There is a lot of theatre at a fraction of London prices.  You might like to find out what is on at the Kings Theatre or The Theatre Royal.   Hope you have a good time.

PS  Have just cracked up laughing over another answer.  The person is right to suggest wandering up a certain road in the West End - but you won't find "Buyers  Road".  It's Byres Road."

Answer 6

Go to one of the museums - http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/

or beautiful parks - http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/P...

Take the city sightseeing bus - http://www.activitypoint.co.uk/en/e00/00...

http://www.seeglasgow.com/ is a very good website with loads more info. Try to visit the Barras market if you can - http://www.glasgow-barrowland.com/market...

Even talking a walk in the city centre along Argyle street, Buchanan street and Sauchiehall street while taking in the shops and listening to the buskers and stopping for a something to eat or for a  drink is very entertaining. I would also recommend going to the West End of the city which is very nice indeed - http://www.glasgowwestend.co.uk/

Check out this link for more info on where to stay - http://www.scottishaccommodationindex.co...

I am sure you and your husband will have a great time in Glasgow and a lovely wedding anniversary too when the time comes!