What good stuff is there to do in glasgow ?

Question

What good stuff is there to do in glasgow ?

Answer 1

Europe secret capital of music!

so enjoy clubs with live music,pubs,venues

look for gigs

http://www.gigsinscotland.com/

and places

http://www.myglasgow.org/glasgow/bars&mu...

there's always something going on for everybody!

Answer 2

Get an all day bus ticket and jump on and off the bus to do a bit of sightseeing. Have a wander round the city centre - lovely shops and cafes. Also go to the west end for the art galleries, transport museum and more shops. If you're out and about at the weekend have a wander round the barras, paddy's market and the car boot sales for any bargains. Check out this link for more info - http://www.seeglasgow.com/

Answer 3

Go into Bairds bar wearing a Gers top and let me watch ha.

Answer 4

Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland, offers fabulous shopping, crowded pubs and clubs and terrific restaurants. Art lovers will also find plenty to capture their imagination, as the city is home to more than 30 galleries and museums, including the world famous Burrell Collection and Saint Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art. Naturally it is also possible to visit the coast from Glasgow or discover the rich history of the region by exploring neighbouring cities and villages.

Architecture: Many of the city’s buildings date back to the 19th century, when Glasgow was the trading centre of Scotland. Nowadays, the city palaces of yesteryear serve as offices and department stores. Enjoying both architecture and the contents of the buildings is the theme of The Lighthouse in the heart of Glasgow, with a variety of dynamic exhibitions on art and architecture.

Shopping: Glasgow is the largest shopping city of Great Britain after London and offers excellent shopping. Visit the pedestrianised shopping precincts Sauchiehall Street, Buchanan Street and Argyle Street or one of the indoor shopping malls, such as the Buchanan Galleries or St Enoch Centre.

Food and drink: Whisky, preferably single malt, is the drink of choice in Scotland. A visit to a distillery is certainly worthwhile. Like in England, the Scots enjoy a hearty breakfast with bacon and eggs, whereas dinner usually consists of a wide selection of meats. Salmon is also widely available. Mutton lovers must certainly try the traditional Haggis.

Getting Around: Glasgow has one of the most advanced, fully integrated public transport systems in Europe. Glaswegians are very reliant on buses, the underground, and the local railway network that cross the city and link it to the suburbs. The Travel Centre at St Enoch Square ([phone]) is a good starting-point for general Glasgow-wide travel information.

Underground: The Glasgow Underground has twin tunnels providing a circular service linking 15 stations. Trains are frequent (approximately one every five minutes), and tickets are cheap, but must be bought in advance of the journey either from a machine or from the ticket office at the station.

Rail: An extensive network of regular and frequent local rail services operates in Glasgow, its suburbs and the West of Scotland. Most suburbs and towns within this area are accessible by train. If you are staying outside Glasgow and do not want to drive into the city, you can use the 'Park-and-Ride' system, which allows free parking at suburban rail stations, where you then continue your journey by train. CCTV protects most of the parking facilities - the Park-and-Ride also operates at four Glasgow Underground stations.

East Magazine, Singapore

“Glasgow has reinvented itself more times than Madonna."

Frommer's Travel Guide, USA

"More cosmopolitan and modern than its capital neighbour, not to mention a more happening night life"

In Style Magazine, USA

“Think Manhattan with a Scottish Accent.”

Indianapolis Star, USA

"Glasgow is a must-see destination"

Indianapolis Star, USA

"I'm happy to have visited Glasgow before the crowds show up"

Io Donna, Italy

“Città scozzese più glamour del momento.” ("Glasgow is Scotland's most glamorous city")

Lonely Planet

"Glasgow is one of Britain's largest, liveliest and most interesting cities"

Lonely Planet

"Glasgow is regenerating and evolving at a dizzying pace"

MD Magazine, Germany

“Glasgow is in, Glasgow is trendy.”

Metropolitan Home, USA

“Glasgow, Scotland – Exciting by Design.”

National Geographic Channel, USA

"Glasgow – this exuberant, design-conscious city of high sophistication and even higher style"

National Geographic Channel, USA

“If there’s an inspirational spirit looming over the city’s renaissance, it’s Mackintosh”

Salud Magazine, Mexico

"Europe's most beautiful city"

The Boston Globe, USA

"If you love wonderful architecture, Glasgow is your beat"

The Enquirer, USA

"Britain's coolest city"

Time Magazine, USA

“Brimming with style and culture, Scotland’s biggest city is a revelation.”

Time Magazine, USA

"Europe's secret capital of music"

Travel & Leisure Magazine, USA

“Glasgow is the United Kingdom’s hippest and most happening city”

Wallpaper*, USA

"Where art meets design, fashion and music in a sharp undercurrent of creativity."

Answer 5

Art and culture are important in Glasgow life where galleries and museums are in abundance.    Entrance to all is FREE and they are open seven days a week!  http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/

You can take a guided tour of the magnificent City Chambers building.  Glasgow’s municipal headquarters in George Square stands as a proud statement to the city’s proud position during the 19c as "Second City of the Empire." The tour takes 45 minutes, and runs twice daily at 10:30am & 2:30pm.  There’s no need to book a tour & they’re completely FREE!

http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/YourCouncil...

In the WEST of the city:

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum.  Regular  organ recitals in the magnificent main hall.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwIhfuRZ0...

The Museum of Transport  - across the street from Kelvingrove.

The Botanic Gardens & the Kibble Palace.

Glasgow University & grounds – climb the tower for a great view.

Scotland’s oldest public museum, the Hunterian.

The Mackintosh House (entry £3, free on Wed after 2pm)

Kelvingrove Park.

http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/P...

You also could take a FREE ranger-led guided walk in Kelvingrove Park, Botanic Gardens, and Glasgow Green.

http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/P...

CITY CENTRE:

Provand's Lordship - Glasgow’s Oldest House, built 1462.

Glasgow Cathedral, Necropolis & St. Mungo Museum

People's Palace (social history museum) within the grounds of historic Glasgow Green.

Doulton Fountain -  largest terracotta fountain in the world.

Templetons Carpet Factory Building -  modelled on the Doge’s Palace in Venice.

The Tenement House - authentic  19c Glasgow tenement house, the home, for over 50 years, of Agnes Toward, an ordinary lady who kept all sorts of things others would have thrown away.  

http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/59/Detail...

The Mackintosh Ten (i.e. Mackintosh House, Willow Tea Rooms, Ruchill Church Hall, Queen's Cross Church, School of Art, Martyrs' Public School, the Lighthouse, Daily Record Building, Scotland Street School Museum, & House for an Art Lover) - take the Mackintosh Trail, stop for tea & scones at the Willow Tea Rooms.   The CRM Trail ticket (£12) will give you unlimited travel on the Underground, First's bus service in Greater Glasgow, and entry to all participating Mackintosh attractions in & around Glasgow. The ticket is valid for all journeys beginning between 0930 & 2359, Monday to Friday, and from the start of daytime services all day Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

Clyde Waterfront:

Glasgow Science Centre , including IMAX & (interactive workshops, live science shows, labs, the amazing Virtual Science Theatre, E-Learning Centre and ScottishPower Space Theatre, one of the finest planetaria in the world.   http://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/

Glasgow Tower  - Great views over the city

South Side:

The Burrell Collection is one of the premier attractions of Scotland. A key feature is the splendid harmony between collection, building and the surrounding parkland of beautiful Pollok Park. Some exhibits are integrated into the fabric of the gallery, allowing the visitor to walk under ancient stone arches and look through original stained glass.  The Burrell is set close by 18c Pollock House which houses the finest privately owned collection of Spanish paintings in the entire UK, including works by Goya, Murillo, & El Greco.

Glasgow  has the best shopping in the United Kingdom outside London.  So no visit would be complete without experiencing the city's shopping with high street stores, designer labels, and speciality outlets to explore, with welcome pit-stops in the first class cafe culture around the Italian Centre, Merchant Square, Gallery of Modern Art, and Princes Square.

http://www.gnws.co.uk/html/italiancentre...

http://www.princessquare.co.uk

In Glasgow, you’ll find the most vibrant & exciting nightlife in Scotland.  There are many clubs and bars worth a visit.  Check them out at http://www.10best.com/Glasgow,UK_-_Scotl...

The city has good bus, train & Underground transport links. You can get to most of the major attractions by bus & Underground train. You can also catch a train to outlying districts, & beyond – Loch Lomond (journey time under one hour) is well worth a visit whilst you’re here.

http://www.spt.co.uk/

http://www.firstgroup.com/scotrail/timet...