Glasgow & The Clyde
Glasgow is widely recognised for its stunning examples of Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture and is now a national cultural hub, home to establishments such as the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, and National Theatre of Scotland, as well as renowned museums and a booming music scene. Ideally situated on the picturesque River Clyde, Glasgow is a port city situated in the Western Lowlands, a beautiful natural area of acres of forests and green spaces known as the agricultural heart of Scotland. The city that lives and breathes music 365 days a year with a scene that spreads from traditional styles like Classical and Celtic, all the way through to contemporary indie, electronic, and hip-hop music. Locals and visitors alike never have to look too hard to find something they enjoy. Music is definitely one of the top things to do in Glasgow.
Don’t forget to try some of Glasgow’s fine selection of whisky, which you can sample at some traditional pubs and bars; Scotland’s national drink and their ‘water of life’ will certainly give you a boost to continue exploring this great city, be it with a 'swagger' in your step.
Site rating:
- (***) A must see site. Never disappoints!
- (**) Might very well be fascinating.
- (*) Possibly interesting if you happen to be in the area.
- (-) No visible evidence. It's up to your imagination(!)
Must See:
- Bothwell Castle *** Location: Bothwell / Plus code: RW54+Q2 Uddingston, Glasgow
- Burrell Collection *** Location: Glasgow / Plus code: RMJR+8W2 Glasgow
- Craignethan Castle *** Location: Crossford / Plus code: M4W7+G9 Lanark
- Glasgow Cathedral *** Location: Glasgow / Plus code: VQ78+65 Glasgow
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum *** Location: Glasgow / Plus code: VP95+CQ Glasgow
- Rothesay Castle / Isle of Bute *** Location: Rothesay / Plus code: RWPV+HV8 Isle of Bute
And than there are.....
- Bar Hill Roman Fort ** Location: Twechar / Plus code: XW5H+G5 Twechar, Glasgow
- Battle site of Bothwell Bridge (1679) * Location: Bothwell / Plus code: QWWR+JJH Bothwell, Glasgow
- Crookston Castle ** Location: Glasgow / Plus code: RJPV+3M Glasgow
- Falls of Clyde * Location: New Lanark / Plus code: M63G+H6 Lanark
- Battle site of Langside (1568) * Location: Glasgow / Plus code: RPHH+3Q Glasgow
- Provand's Lordship ** Location: Glasgow / Plus code: VQ67+W6 Glasgow
- The Hunterian Museum ** Location: Glasgow / Plus code: VPC6+MV Glasgow