~ TOP ATTRACTIONS IN GLASGOW ~

At any time of the day or night, Glasgow offers a wide range of things to do, places to visit and is home to some of the best cultural visitor attractions in Scotland. If you are a first-time visitor to Glasgow, there are some attractions that really are unmissable in Glasgow.

An award-winning transport museum, it has an interesting number of objects on display, over 3,000 in fact, and these include skateboards to locomotives, paintings to prams and cars to a stormtrooper. Do make sure you allow quite a few hours for this attraction, as you lose yourself in time from the moment you walk through its doors. Outside, you will find the Tall Shop, Glentee, the UK’s only floating Clyde-built sailing shop. The kids will love it!

When a big sporting event, conference or artist comes to Glasgow, it’s more than likely the OVO HYDRO will play host to the event. With a seating capacity of over 14,000 the Ovo Hydro is one of the most exciting new venues to open in Glasgow in recent years. And the Acorn hotel is within walking distance of this stunning arena, giving you easy access both pre and post event.

Always at the top of most visitors list of places to visit in Glasgow, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum can be found in an iconic red sandstone building, next to Kelvingrove Park. The museum features 22 themed galleries displaying an incredible 8000 objects. Although prebooking is no longer needed, face coverings are still mandatory in public buildings to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Admission is free.

Otherwise known as ‘GoMA’ you will find this art museum in the Merchant City area of Glasgow. It has four galleries, a library and coffee shop where you can absorb the art for a few hours and absorb the art on display.

St. Mungo was the patron saint who brought the Christian faith to Scotland in the 6th century. The museum celebrates the importance of religion in people’s lives and respects those of different faiths and those of none. There, you will find incredible objects and works of art on display in the galleries.

A magnificent medieval cathedral built in the 1100’s, self-guided audio tours are available to get the most from your visit. Click on the image above for the latest opening hours.

Escape into nature at any time during your stay with us in Glasgow. A leisurely stroll from our hotel through Kelvingrove park brings you to the Botanic Gardens. Open from 7am to dusk year round, enjoy its exotic tropical plants, and serene woodland trails. Entry is free.

A family favourite for visitors to Glasgow, this must see attraction will keep you and your kids entertained for hours. Highlights include the science mall, the planetarium, the Glasgow tower and keep an eye out for special events throughout the year.

As you walk around the streets, lanes, nooks, and crannies of Glasgow you will certainly see the volume of street or urban art that has been created by talented street artists. One of the most popular attractions is to enjoy a Walking Tour in Glasgow or the Mural Trail.

Reopening in March 2022 after extensive refurbishment, The Burrell Collection displays from work by major artists including Rodin, Degas and Cézanne, alongside medieval art, Chinese and Islamic art, Ancient Civilizations and more.