Loganair flights to Glasgow from £42*

Glasgow is Scotland’s biggest city, with more than 1.5 million people calling the metropolitan area home. Indeed, Glasgow became one of the first European cities to reach a population of one million, with the city’s manufacturing and industrial past contributing significantly to its incredible growth. Glasgow’s people are known for being among the friendliest in the nation. Jam-packed with things to do, the former European Capital of Culture is famous for sports, nightlife, music and architecture. Several inventions hail from Glasgow, including the television, the Kelvin temperature scale and Scotland’s “second national drink”: Irn Bru. Prepare for a lively getaway in the Dear Green Place and book your flights to Glasgow today.

Discover Glasgow’s West End

Wander around the trendy West End, often ranked as one of the coolest places in the UK. Stroll along whimsical lanes, riverside paths and olde-worlde cobblestone streets. Admire attractive buildings, discover art in repurposed churches, pause in peaceful parks, browse vintage and retro goods, enjoy tasty cuisine, take the load off in cosy pubs and visit the diverse attractions of the West End.

Walk through the 20-plus galleries of the huge Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, housed in a glorious purpose-built sandstone building in Glasgow’s West End. There’s no charge to enter the large museum; you’ll find 8,000 exhibits to rouse your curiosity. The building’s interior is striking and jam-packed with interesting items such as paintings by European masters, Egyptian antiquities, taxidermied creatures, Micronesian weapons, Chinese ceramics, suits of armour, coins, textiles … and much, much more! It’s among the most popular attractions for those who travel to Glasgow.

Soak up some sunshine in Kelvingrove Park before admiring the handsome Gothic-style buildings that make up the University of Glasgow. Within the university, the fascinating Hunterian Museum is ideal for anyone that loves history, science and medicine, while the Hunterian Art Gallery is perfect for art fans. The latter contains a reconstruction of the home of husband-and-wife power duo Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald, Scotland’s most influential architect and designer. Tour the Cloisters, which have featured in several film and TV productions.

Learn more about Glasgow in times gone by at the Riverside Museum. The museum has many interactive exhibits, making it an excellent option for families with inquisitive kids. Additionally, take children to Kelvin Hall, home to a soft play area, climbing wall and array of exhibits and displays.

Tour the Clydesdale Distillery to see first-hand how whisky is made, learn about its history and sip locally produced samples. What makes this distillery different to the rest? It’s the city’s first distillery in more than a century to dedicate itself to producing fine single-malt whiskies!

Into sports? Check the schedule for the Glasgow Warriors and watch the fearless rugby team play on its home turf of Scotstoun Stadium.

Enjoy the City Centre and Beyond

Marvel at the spectacular Glasgow Cathedral, a gorgeous medieval place of worship that’s been active for more than 800 years. Step inside to experience the spiritual ambience and admire the hand-carved wooden pews, diverse effigies, tombs, striking stained glass and exquisite architectural details. Fun facts: The cathedral is among Scotland’s busiest places of worship today, is among the oldest cathedrals across Scotland and is one of Glasgow’s oldest buildings!

Take a moment to walk through the cathedral’s historic burial ground before visiting the neighbouring Necropolis. Inspired by Paris’s grand Pere-Lachaise, the burial ground is awash with fine funerary architecture. Mausoleums, monuments, statues and inscribed stones of all shapes and sizes honour the dead in what is now considered one of the most fantastic burial grounds in Europe. The lofty location provides lovely views across surrounding areas. The expansive site bursts into life in spring and summer when vibrant butterflies and bees flit and fly between fragrant, colourful blooms.

Stand in the famous George Square and feast your eyes on the elegant buildings all around. Try and time your trip to join a free tour of the handsome City Chambers building.

Can’t get enough of the beautiful game? Visit the National Stadium at Hampden to pore over the considerable assortment of footie memorabilia in the Scottish Football Museum.

Escape the city chaos at the tranquil Pollok Country Park, where you can meander through more than 350 acres of scenic grounds and come face to face with various creatures, big and small, including the famous Highland coos!

Museums and Art

Peruse contemporary works in the Gallery of Modern art, housed in a majestic neoclassical beauty on Royal Exchange Square. Appreciate creativity at Street Level Photoworks. Learn about spiritual life in the city at the St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art. Follow the city centre mural trail to discover striking street art. Celebrate women at the UK’s only museum dedicated solely to the achievements, lives, histories and goals of females: Glasgow Women’s Library.

Learn about the Glasgow of old at the People’s Palace Museum and Winter Gardens, join a historic Glasgow School of Art tour and spend a few educational hours with the kids at Glasgow Science Centre, a striking glass-centric building brimming with experiments and discoveries.

Shopping in Glasgow

Get your shopping fix along the bustling Buchanan Street, home to chain stores galore and speciality outlets. Look out for the Lighthouse—a creative tower you can climb for terrific city views. Are you looking for more unique buys? Discover the kaleidoscope of colours along the enchanting Hidden Lane in Finnieston and browse in independent stores, galleries, workshops and studios.

Nightlife in Glasgow

For evening entertainment, book tickets to Glasgow’s Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. The program is diverse, including musical performances, dramas and pantomimes, with something to suit most tastes. Alternatively, check out listings for The Hydro. For something unique and quirky, visit Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre. In the mood to groove? Bob along to live bands at the iconic Barrowlands Ballroom.

Glasgow is filled with incredible restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs for a terrific night out, no matter your tastes.

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