Glasgow holidays
Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city, may oft be overshadowed by Edinburgh, but this ‘dear green place’ has come into its own in recent decades. You can discover world-class galleries and museums, green spaces galore, a dynamic dining scene and a famously spirited nightlife. Glasgow proudly flaunts its industrial heritage as a shipbuilding hub with audacious architecture while visitors enjoy the gritty charm of this city.
Scotland’s cultural capital
Glasgow’s reputation as a UNESCO City of Music is reflected by the wealth of fantastic live music venues in the city, from trad folk stalwarts such as the Scotia Bar (possibly Glasgow’s oldest) to legendary venues like the Barrowland Ballroom, Oran Mor and King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. Night owls can rave away into the wee small hours away at clubs such as the Sub Club and SWG3.
Take in some cutting-edge art at the CCA, explore similarly contemporary works at the Gallery of Modern Art or delve into the treasure trove that is the stately Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, home to a diverse collection of 8,000 exhibits across 22 galleries. Here you’ll stumble across dinosaur skeletons and World War II Spitfires alongside masterworks by Salvador Dali, French Impressionists and Scottish Colourists.
Stop for some scran in the Ubiquitous Chip, a bastion of Scottish produce for over 50 years, complete with a rooftop terrace and swanky cocktail bar. Elsewhere, you’ll find many of the city’s hot new eateries in the Finnieston neighbourhood.
For a taste of local life, banter and bargain with stallholders at the Barras Market now revitalised with the hipster-centric Barras Art and Design space, take in the splendour of George Square and shop for designer goods in the stylish surrounds of Merchant City. Book your flights to Glasgow today and start exploring.
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Best hotels in Glasgow for all types of traveller
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Hilton Glasgow enjoys a central location near Glasgow Central station, Kings Theatre, the shopping district and, the OVO Hydro. Dine in style and sink a whisky cocktail or two in the Whisky Mist Bar and Kitchen before doing a few lengths at of the hotel’s indoor pool. Moxy Glasgow SEC brings a touch of industrial chic to Glasgow’s hotel scene and has Finnieston for dining, the Riverside Museum and of course the OVO Arena all on your doorstep. Enjoy a welcome drink and make the most of the rooms’ smart tech. While Moxy Glasgow Merchant City has a fantastic range of attractions on its doorstep and also the closest hotel to the Emirates Arena. Kick back with a drink in the buzzing lobby where drinks and food are available 24/7 or you can enjoy a ‘wee swallie’ in the Moxy Bar. Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre has a hard-to-beat setting on the banks of the River Clyde. Dine al fresco on the outdoor terrace and enjoy the riverside view from your contemporary room through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Work out in the 24-hour, high tech Precor Gym. Housed in a former power station from the 1800s Hotel Indigo Glasgow today sits at the heart of the city’s buzz being close to world-class shopping, museums, historic theatres and sporting venues. The hotel boasts Victorian architecture, rooms with high ceilings, murals of famous Glaswegians and brown brick design.
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- When you need respite from the city’s clamour Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens might be the tonic. There are 50 acres of exotic blooms to discover, plus 11 balmy glasshouses filled with rare orchids and begonias. Look out for the stunning architecture of Kibble Palace, a wonderful wrought iron-framed Victorian glasshouse filled with tree ferns.
- The Glasgow Women's Library is a unique institution being the only library in the world dedicated to covering the history of women’s lives, achievements and history. It’s far more than a lending library, offering fascinating exhibitions and events drawing on its diverse collection encompassing everything from Suffragette memorabilia to dress-making patterns.
- Delve into the city’s past at the spooky Glasgow Necropolis which features the tombs of many a Victorian dignitary housed in grand Gothic structures designed by leading architects Charles Rennie Macintosh and Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson. The 37-acre cemetery is often compared to Paris’ Pere Lachaise.
- Knock back a dram of whisky at the Clydeside Distillery, the city’s first distillery in over a century, housed in an old pumphouse. Learn about the time-honoured process of distilling single malt whisky and Glasgow’s history with the drink from an expert guide before sampling a flight of malts with views over the River Clyde.
- Just across the road from the Hunterian Art Gallery, the Mackintosh House is one of several impressive buildings bequeathed to Glasgow by the celebrated designer and architect Charles Rennie Macintosh and his wife Margaret Macdonald. The house is a startling masterclass in interior design. Make sure you check out the immaculately white drawing room, the restrained elegance of the hall and dining room and the stunning Celtic manuscript illuminations.
- Peek into Glasgow’s recent past by popping into the Tenement House museum, which faithfully recreates a typical early 20th Century tenement flat. Many of these were cleared as slums between the 1950s and ‘80s but the National Trust for Scotland has kept this one intact. In just four small rooms the furniture and possessions of its final occupant, shorthand typist Agnes Toward, are poignantly arranged, while surprises include a hidden bed in a parlour room cupboard.
- If you’re looking for cheap hotels in Glasgow city centre, look no further than the Ibis Styles Glasgow Central. This hotel is themed around Glasgow’s vibrant music heritage while being located in the financial district, and is within easy reach of a myriad of the city’s top sights including the OVO Hydro arena, SEC, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut and the King’s Theatre.
- For luxury hotels in Glasgow book into the Native Glasgow , a boutique art deco aparthotel with Edwardian architecture, featuring nautical motifs and opulent decor. The hotel, just minutes from George Square, features two restaurants and modern rooms kitted out with stylish lighting and plush furnishings. All rooms feature fully equipped kitchens and spacious modern bathrooms.
- Would you like a couples spa package in Glasgow? The Kimpton Blythswood Square could be your best bet. This luxury hotel occupies an elegant 19th Century building surrounded by greenery in an attractive square. The five-star property offers a popular spa, a seafood restaurant and a guests-only lounge bar.
- When it comes to last minute holidays in Glasgow, set your sights on the Voco Grand Central Glasgow, an IHG Hotel is a contemporary hotel near multiple attractions and with a history linked to the neighbouring Central Station and Caledonian Railway. Guests can make the most of a cafe, a bar and an on-site restaurant. Rooms come equipped with all the amenities you could need, including a safe, coffee making facilities and a hairdryer.
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