• Glasgow

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  • Scotland‘s largest city, 75 km west of Edinburgh, is a city of impressive architecture presenting a combination of grand Victorian mansions and public buildings.

    Admire the impressive and lively George Square with its fabulous surrounding buildings, monuments and statues, and the beautiful architectural designs by the local Rennie Mackintosh such as “the House for an Art Lover” and the Mackintosh House.

    Enjoy the wonderful museums and galleries including Kelvingrove art gallery and museum, Gallery of Modern Art, the Riverside Museum, Pollok House, and the Glasgow Science Centre.

    Stroll and relax in the city great parks including the Pollok Country Park in the south, the picturesque Kelvingrove Park on the banks of river Kelvin in the west, and the Glasgow Green Park with its large Doulton Fountain, and the McLennan Arch, in the east.

    Glasgow is the best place to shop in the UK beside London’s West End. In the city center, in Buchanan Sauchiehall and in Argyle streets, explore the major brands, shopping malls and arcades.
    Follow the Bohemian beat, the clothing markets, and the small shops lined in the cobbled streets of the West End, and in the East End explore the weekend Barras Market.

    But above all Glasgow is an exciting and lively city offering great cultural attractions, vibrant night life, fine dining opportunities, bars, pubs, and clubs. The city has a great live music scene, with big bands playing in iconic places, pubs that have great live music on a regular basis, and popular clubs with bustling dance floors.
    In the evening head to the West End, Ashton Lane or Finneston, for dinner and drinks, or to the Merchant City area for trendy bars and clubs.

    Spend at least one day in Glasgow. Due to its location, Glasgow may be a good base for Scotland day tours, with great connections to the highlands and the islands.

    Thetjoy.com recommends several days trips options including;

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