Jenny's Guidebook places to go and see
Sightseeing
A visit to the Riverside provides the ultimate day out. The Riverside is a multi-award winning museum located on the banks of the River Clyde, with over 3000 objects on display from Glasgow's rich past. You will find an incredible array of objects from skateboards and vintage cars to prams and powerful locomotives.
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Museo Riverside
100 Pointhouse RdA visit to the Riverside provides the ultimate day out. The Riverside is a multi-award winning museum located on the banks of the River Clyde, with over 3000 objects on display from Glasgow's rich past. You will find an incredible array of objects from skateboards and vintage cars to prams and powerful locomotives.
Kelvingrove Museum opened in 1901 and is a firm favourite with local people and visitors. It has stunning architecture and a family friendly atmosphere. Explore our 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more.
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The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StKelvingrove Museum opened in 1901 and is a firm favourite with local people and visitors. It has stunning architecture and a family friendly atmosphere. Explore our 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens is located in the heart of the city’s West End by the River Kelvin and contains a variety of plant collections, woodland copses and riverside walks as well as the famous Kibble Palace.
Kibble Palace is a magnificent glasshouse designed by John Kibble and houses the national collection of tree ferns. Plants from tropical rainforests grow in the palm house.
The Botanic Gardens Tearoom is the latest addition to the gardens and can be found in the former curator’s house near Kibble Palace.
There is also a children’s play area within the gardens.
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Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdGlasgow Botanic Gardens is located in the heart of the city’s West End by the River Kelvin and contains a variety of plant collections, woodland copses and riverside walks as well as the famous Kibble Palace.
Kibble Palace is a magnificent glasshouse designed by John Kibble and houses the national collection of tree ferns. Plants from tropical rainforests grow in the palm house.
The Botanic Gardens Tearoom is the latest addition to the gardens and can be found in the former curator’s house near Kibble Palace.
There is also a children’s play area within the gardens.
Scotland's most visited art gallery and the centre for Glasgow's extensive modern and contemporary art collection. The gallery provides a thought-provoking programme including displays of local and international artworks from the City's collection alongside temporary exhibitions and events with artists.
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Gallery of Modern Art
111 Royal Exchange SquareScotland's most visited art gallery and the centre for Glasgow's extensive modern and contemporary art collection. The gallery provides a thought-provoking programme including displays of local and international artworks from the City's collection alongside temporary exhibitions and events with artists.
The People’s Palace is set in historic Glasgow Green and tells the story of Glasgow and its people from 1750 to the present day.
The city’s social history can be explored through a wealth of historic artifacts, paintings, prints and photographs, film and interactive computer displays. The exhibits give a wonderful insight into how Glaswegians lived, worked and played in years gone by.
Outside the Winter Gardens, the restored Doulton Fountain stands pride of place on Glasgow Green, the oldest public space in Glasgow.
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People's Palace and Winter Gardens
The GreenThe People’s Palace is set in historic Glasgow Green and tells the story of Glasgow and its people from 1750 to the present day.
The city’s social history can be explored through a wealth of historic artifacts, paintings, prints and photographs, film and interactive computer displays. The exhibits give a wonderful insight into how Glaswegians lived, worked and played in years gone by.
Outside the Winter Gardens, the restored Doulton Fountain stands pride of place on Glasgow Green, the oldest public space in Glasgow.
Opened to the public in June 2001, Glasgow Science Centre is part of the ongoing redevelopment of Pacific Quay, an area which was once a cargo port known as Prince's Dock.
The redevelopment started with the Glasgow Garden Festival in 1988. As with the other National Garden Festivals, the 100 acres (0.40 km2) Glasgow site was intended to be sold off for housing development, but due to a housing slump in 1987, the developers were unable to develop the land as they intended, and the majority of the site remained derelict for years. Parts were finally redeveloped for the Science Centre and also Pacific Quay, including new headquarters for BBC Scotland and Scottish Television, opened in 2007. The Clydesdale Bank Tower was dismantled and re-erected in Rhyl in North Wales, however the Glasgow Tower, built as part of Science Centre complex, stands on approximately the same spot.
The architects of the Glasgow Science Centre were Building Design Partnership, however the Glasgow Tower was originally designed by the architect Richard Horden with engineering design by Buro Happold.It was built at a cost of around £75 million, including £10 million for the Glasgow Tower, with over £37 million coming from the Millennium Commission.
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Centro de Ciencias de Glasgow
50 Pacific QuayOpened to the public in June 2001, Glasgow Science Centre is part of the ongoing redevelopment of Pacific Quay, an area which was once a cargo port known as Prince's Dock.
The redevelopment started with the Glasgow Garden Festival in 1988. As with the other National Garden Festivals, the 100 acres (0.40 km2) Glasgow site was intended to be sold off for housing development, but due to a housing slump in 1987, the developers were unable to develop the land as they intended, and the majority of the site remained derelict for years. Parts were finally redeveloped for the Science Centre and also Pacific Quay, including new headquarters for BBC Scotland and Scottish Television, opened in 2007. The Clydesdale Bank Tower was dismantled and re-erected in Rhyl in North Wales, however the Glasgow Tower, built as part of Science Centre complex, stands on approximately the same spot.
The architects of the Glasgow Science Centre were Building Design Partnership, however the Glasgow Tower was originally designed by the architect Richard Horden with engineering design by Buro Happold.It was built at a cost of around £75 million, including £10 million for the Glasgow Tower, with over £37 million coming from the Millennium Commission.
Anne Maxwell MacDonald’s gift to Glasgow gave the city the opportunity to build a home for the magnificent Burrell Collection, which itself was given to Glasgow in 1944 by Sir William and Lady Constance Burrell. Comprising of 9000 objects the opening of the specially built Burrell Collection in in 1983 served as a catalyst for the rejuvenation of Glasgow as a major cultural city.
The remarkable Collection holds treasures from all over the world including pottery and porcelain produced in China over a 5,000-year period making it one of the most significant collections of Chinese art in the UK, paintings by renowned French artists including Manet, Cézanne and over 20 paintings by Degas and medieval treasures including stained glass, arms and armour and over 200 tapestries which rank amongst the finest tapestries anywhere in the world.
The building itself was awarded A-listed status by Historic Scotland in February 2013 in recognition of its position as one of the country’s finest examples of 1970s architectural design. The Burrell Collection is currently undergoing a refurbishment.*
*The Burrell Collection is currently closed for refurbishment - please visit glasgowlife.org.uk for details. In the meantime, visitors can still enjoy this unique collection with changing displays at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. During the refurbishment, Burrell at Kelvingrove will give visitors an insight into treasures from the Burrell Collection, and an opportunity to help shape the redisplay of the collection and visitor facilities at the Burrell. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum is situated on the edge of Kelvingrove Park, in the heart of Glasgow’s West End, approximately a 20 minute walk from the city centre.
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The Burrell Collection
Anne Maxwell MacDonald’s gift to Glasgow gave the city the opportunity to build a home for the magnificent Burrell Collection, which itself was given to Glasgow in 1944 by Sir William and Lady Constance Burrell. Comprising of 9000 objects the opening of the specially built Burrell Collection in in 1983 served as a catalyst for the rejuvenation of Glasgow as a major cultural city.
The remarkable Collection holds treasures from all over the world including pottery and porcelain produced in China over a 5,000-year period making it one of the most significant collections of Chinese art in the UK, paintings by renowned French artists including Manet, Cézanne and over 20 paintings by Degas and medieval treasures including stained glass, arms and armour and over 200 tapestries which rank amongst the finest tapestries anywhere in the world.
The building itself was awarded A-listed status by Historic Scotland in February 2013 in recognition of its position as one of the country’s finest examples of 1970s architectural design. The Burrell Collection is currently undergoing a refurbishment.*
*The Burrell Collection is currently closed for refurbishment - please visit glasgowlife.org.uk for details. In the meantime, visitors can still enjoy this unique collection with changing displays at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. During the refurbishment, Burrell at Kelvingrove will give visitors an insight into treasures from the Burrell Collection, and an opportunity to help shape the redisplay of the collection and visitor facilities at the Burrell. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum is situated on the edge of Kelvingrove Park, in the heart of Glasgow’s West End, approximately a 20 minute walk from the city centre.
Shopping
Buchanan Galleries shopping centre is in the middle of Glasgow city centre, a city recognised as one of the top retail destinations in the UK. We're home to the only John Lewis in Glasgow, and have over 80 of the best retail names under our roof, from retail giants to small independents
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Buchanan Street
Buchanan StreetBuchanan Galleries shopping centre is in the middle of Glasgow city centre, a city recognised as one of the top retail destinations in the UK. We're home to the only John Lewis in Glasgow, and have over 80 of the best retail names under our roof, from retail giants to small independents
John Lewis & Partners
Buchanan StreetHouse Of Cashmere
45 Buchanan StCruise Fashion Ltd
180 Ingram StOver twenty five years ago, this early 19th century architectural gem, half-hidden behind Buchanan Street, was restored, roofed over and filled with stylish temptations...and Glaswegians were suitably entranced.
Princes Square has always been a key fashion destination. It's the perfect location for the Scottish outposts of fashion grande dame Vivienne Westwood, the hot heels of Kurt Geiger, super-cool outerwear of Belstaff, colourful graphic prints of Kate Spade New York (the only sore in the UK outside of London) - alongside contemporary style from COS, Whistles, French Connection, Reiss, Ted Baker and many more. You can also collect covetable trinkets at Dower & Hall and Links of London or explore lifestyle ranges at Space NK and Jo Malone London.
The Square is not only a shopper's delight - it is also one of the most stunning spots for a coffee, leisurely lunch or drinks, with a range of cafes and restaurants at terrace level overlooking a stunning coutryard. Tinderbox is your coffee stop, and October and Darcy's are perfect places for lunch, whilst for something a bit special, check out The Restaurant Bar & Grill.
Furthermore, it is home to the only boutique cinema in Scotland run by the independent operator, Everyman Cinemas, with three intimate screens and a popular bar, serving food and drink.
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Princes Square
48 Buchanan StOver twenty five years ago, this early 19th century architectural gem, half-hidden behind Buchanan Street, was restored, roofed over and filled with stylish temptations...and Glaswegians were suitably entranced.
Princes Square has always been a key fashion destination. It's the perfect location for the Scottish outposts of fashion grande dame Vivienne Westwood, the hot heels of Kurt Geiger, super-cool outerwear of Belstaff, colourful graphic prints of Kate Spade New York (the only sore in the UK outside of London) - alongside contemporary style from COS, Whistles, French Connection, Reiss, Ted Baker and many more. You can also collect covetable trinkets at Dower & Hall and Links of London or explore lifestyle ranges at Space NK and Jo Malone London.
The Square is not only a shopper's delight - it is also one of the most stunning spots for a coffee, leisurely lunch or drinks, with a range of cafes and restaurants at terrace level overlooking a stunning coutryard. Tinderbox is your coffee stop, and October and Darcy's are perfect places for lunch, whilst for something a bit special, check out The Restaurant Bar & Grill.
Furthermore, it is home to the only boutique cinema in Scotland run by the independent operator, Everyman Cinemas, with three intimate screens and a popular bar, serving food and drink.
Food scene
Great place to have a steak!
The Butchershop Bar & Grill
1055 Sauchiehall StreetMiller & Carter Glasgow
47 St Vincent StGreat place to have a steak!
The Anchor Line
12–16 St Vincent PlThe Corinthian
191 Ingram StGreat place for a few drinks!
The Italian Kitchen
64 Ingram StItalian flavours!
Amore Ristorante e Pizzeria
30 Ingram StItalian flavours!
The Merchant City is one of Glasgow’s oldest quarters dating back to the 1750s when it was home to the warehouses of wealthy traders. Having enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, it is now full of cool bars, restaurants, boutiques and galleries.
The area is at its most vibrant and colourful when the streets come alive with a carnival atmosphere during the annual Merchant City Festival (July/August). The Festival is a centre-piece of the city’s cultural calendar and presents some of the best Scottish and international art and entertainment and great family activities too.
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Bar Square
5 Bell StThe Merchant City is one of Glasgow’s oldest quarters dating back to the 1750s when it was home to the warehouses of wealthy traders. Having enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, it is now full of cool bars, restaurants, boutiques and galleries.
The area is at its most vibrant and colourful when the streets come alive with a carnival atmosphere during the annual Merchant City Festival (July/August). The Festival is a centre-piece of the city’s cultural calendar and presents some of the best Scottish and international art and entertainment and great family activities too.
Great Japanese teriyaki food! With food entertainment
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Sapporo Teppanyaki Glasgow
2-6 Ingram StGreat Japanese teriyaki food! With food entertainment
Cranberrys Glasgow Ltd
30 Wilson StThe Butchershop Bar & Grill
1055 Sauchiehall StreetCity Centre Mural Trail
Creative art work in Glasgow!
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