Guidebook for Glasgow

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Guidebook for Glasgow

Drinks & Nightlife

Glasgow’s reputation as a city for amazing live music also extends to the South, with the O2 Academy regularly hosting international acts in a superb venue. Holds up to 2,500 people. It is one of two Academy Music Group venues in the city.
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O2 Academy Glasgow
121 Eglinton St
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Glasgow’s reputation as a city for amazing live music also extends to the South, with the O2 Academy regularly hosting international acts in a superb venue. Holds up to 2,500 people. It is one of two Academy Music Group venues in the city.
A bit of a Glasgow institution, its the place to be for live Country music in the West of Scotland. Live music every Friday and Saturday. Line dancing and 50s jive classes in country venue with saloon bar, eatery, bingo and gig room.
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Glasgow’s Grand Ole Opry
2-4 Govan Rd
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A bit of a Glasgow institution, its the place to be for live Country music in the West of Scotland. Live music every Friday and Saturday. Line dancing and 50s jive classes in country venue with saloon bar, eatery, bingo and gig room.
At any day of the week you can check out international bands on the rise at King Tuts (consistently voted the top live music venue in the UK).
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King Tut's Wah-Wah Hut
272A St Vincent St
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At any day of the week you can check out international bands on the rise at King Tuts (consistently voted the top live music venue in the UK).
Discover your favourite new band in this much revered bar.
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Nice N Sleazy
421 Sauchiehall Street
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Discover your favourite new band in this much revered bar.
Ashton Lane is a cobbled back street in the city’s West End neighbourhood that is lined with a mix of great bars and restaurants and even an independent cinema. The lane is lit with twinkling fairy lights in winter and in summer it’s a hot spot for al fresco eating and drinking in the sunshine.
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Ashton Lane
Ashton Lane
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Ashton Lane is a cobbled back street in the city’s West End neighbourhood that is lined with a mix of great bars and restaurants and even an independent cinema. The lane is lit with twinkling fairy lights in winter and in summer it’s a hot spot for al fresco eating and drinking in the sunshine.
One of the leading comedy venues in the UK. The basement club in the west end offers entertainment seven days a week.
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The Stand Comedy Club
333 Woodlands Rd
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One of the leading comedy venues in the UK. The basement club in the west end offers entertainment seven days a week.
A real ale pub in the stylish Merchant City, which carries on the age old tradition of running a basement bar to support music and comedy. Tuesday night is comedy night
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Blackfriars
36 Bell St
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A real ale pub in the stylish Merchant City, which carries on the age old tradition of running a basement bar to support music and comedy. Tuesday night is comedy night

Entertainment & Activities

Closet cinema to us at only a 5min walk. Located in Springfield Quay which also boasts several family restaurants, Bingo, Bowling and a Casino.
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Odeon Cinema Glasgow Quay
Springfield Quay
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Closet cinema to us at only a 5min walk. Located in Springfield Quay which also boasts several family restaurants, Bingo, Bowling and a Casino.
A venue that pairs a cafe with a small intimate cinema for an experience you won’t find in any multiplex. Screening the latest blockbusters alongside arthouse and classic films, pick your film, grab a drink at the bar and settle down on the spacious couches or individual seats and enjoy the extra legroom.
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Grosvenor
24 Ashton Ln
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A venue that pairs a cafe with a small intimate cinema for an experience you won’t find in any multiplex. Screening the latest blockbusters alongside arthouse and classic films, pick your film, grab a drink at the bar and settle down on the spacious couches or individual seats and enjoy the extra legroom.
Founded in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1989, the Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre was brought to the Trongate 103 in 1996 by Eduard Bersudsky. The theatre brings inanimate objects to life, as sculptured pieces of scrap and tiny carved figures perform humorous and tragic stories of the human spirit, set to haunting music. Show times change so check it out in advance.
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Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre
Trongate
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Founded in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1989, the Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre was brought to the Trongate 103 in 1996 by Eduard Bersudsky. The theatre brings inanimate objects to life, as sculptured pieces of scrap and tiny carved figures perform humorous and tragic stories of the human spirit, set to haunting music. Show times change so check it out in advance.
Founded in 1857, the Britannia quickly became the most popular place of amusement and entertainment in the city, with 1,500 people cramming themselves onto the wooden benches for every show. Today, the auditorium is the world's oldest surviving music hall and holds regular viewings, exhibitions, bazaars and traditional music shows.
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The Friends of The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall Trust (SCIO)
117 Trongate
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Founded in 1857, the Britannia quickly became the most popular place of amusement and entertainment in the city, with 1,500 people cramming themselves onto the wooden benches for every show. Today, the auditorium is the world's oldest surviving music hall and holds regular viewings, exhibitions, bazaars and traditional music shows.

Essentials

The closest grocery store to us. Open 6am - 11pm Daily. Go out the flat and over the river using the pedestrian bridge. Cross over the road and go straight up. Its on the corner of the next block.
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Tesco Express
17 Millbrae Rd
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The closest grocery store to us. Open 6am - 11pm Daily. Go out the flat and over the river using the pedestrian bridge. Cross over the road and go straight up. Its on the corner of the next block.

Arts & Culture

Rated number 1 on TripAdvisor for things to do in Glasgow, it has a diverse, world-class collection of art and artefacts from Natural History to Arms and Armour. It's also one of the many museums that are free to visit! Welcoming over one million visitors a year, housed in an iconic red sandstone building which sits majestically in the beautiful surroundings of Kelvingrove Park, it’s arguably the top must see attraction in the city.
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The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath St
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Rated number 1 on TripAdvisor for things to do in Glasgow, it has a diverse, world-class collection of art and artefacts from Natural History to Arms and Armour. It's also one of the many museums that are free to visit! Welcoming over one million visitors a year, housed in an iconic red sandstone building which sits majestically in the beautiful surroundings of Kelvingrove Park, it’s arguably the top must see attraction in the city.
Built between the 13th & 15th centuries, Glasgow Cathedral is one of the best examples of medieval architecture remaining in Scotland. Its jaw-dropping beauty is matched by its history, as it was here that the city was first founded by St Mungo. The Cathedral is such a well preserved example of gothic architecture that it has been used as a location for the filming of various productions over the years, including the hugely popular US TV show, Outlander.
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Glasgow dómkirkja
Castle Street
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Built between the 13th & 15th centuries, Glasgow Cathedral is one of the best examples of medieval architecture remaining in Scotland. Its jaw-dropping beauty is matched by its history, as it was here that the city was first founded by St Mungo. The Cathedral is such a well preserved example of gothic architecture that it has been used as a location for the filming of various productions over the years, including the hugely popular US TV show, Outlander.
Opened by Queen Victoria herself in 1888, with its striking marble interiors is so spectacular that it has doubled as world famous buildings - The Kremlin and The Vatican – for film productions. Free tours take place twice daily at 10.30am and 2.30pm, Monday - Friday.
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Glasgow City Chambers
82 George Square
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Opened by Queen Victoria herself in 1888, with its striking marble interiors is so spectacular that it has doubled as world famous buildings - The Kremlin and The Vatican – for film productions. Free tours take place twice daily at 10.30am and 2.30pm, Monday - Friday.
Catch a rare glimpse of early 20th-century Glasgow life in this frozen-in-time, four room tenement house. One of the defining features of Glasgow is the red sandstone tenements, which have housed much of the city’s population since the Victorian era. San Francisco has the painted ladies, London has Georgian townhouses and Glasgow has tenements. The grand, high ceiling, bay windowed flats are popular with everyone from students to families – with the best place to take these in, by wandering through the city’s bohemian west end neighbourhood.
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The Tenement House
145 Buccleuch St
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Catch a rare glimpse of early 20th-century Glasgow life in this frozen-in-time, four room tenement house. One of the defining features of Glasgow is the red sandstone tenements, which have housed much of the city’s population since the Victorian era. San Francisco has the painted ladies, London has Georgian townhouses and Glasgow has tenements. The grand, high ceiling, bay windowed flats are popular with everyone from students to families – with the best place to take these in, by wandering through the city’s bohemian west end neighbourhood.
Zaha Hadid designed this award-winning Museum, with its zig zaging design signifying the city’s dynamic relationship to the River Clyde. Walk through Glasgow streets and visit the shops, bar and subway. Climb aboard a train, tram or bus and get a real feel for old public transport. Discover Glasgow's rich shipbuilding history, explore the car and motorbike walls and help put out a fire with our interactive fire engine. The Tall Ship is also moored at the Riverside and is an icon of Glasgow’s shipbuilding heritage.
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Riverside safn
100 Pointhouse Rd
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Zaha Hadid designed this award-winning Museum, with its zig zaging design signifying the city’s dynamic relationship to the River Clyde. Walk through Glasgow streets and visit the shops, bar and subway. Climb aboard a train, tram or bus and get a real feel for old public transport. Discover Glasgow's rich shipbuilding history, explore the car and motorbike walls and help put out a fire with our interactive fire engine. The Tall Ship is also moored at the Riverside and is an icon of Glasgow’s shipbuilding heritage.
Scotland Street School was Mackintosh’s final major commission in his home city which is now a museum dedicated to telling the story of education in Scotland. Great for kids. Catch the Horrible Heedie Tour if you can.
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Scotland Street School Museum
225 Scotland St
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Scotland Street School was Mackintosh’s final major commission in his home city which is now a museum dedicated to telling the story of education in Scotland. Great for kids. Catch the Horrible Heedie Tour if you can.
The Glasgow School of Art is considered Mackintosh’s masterpiece and was recently voted as the finest building designed by a British architect in the last 175 years. In 2014 a fire damaged the west wing of the Mackintosh building including the library which is undergoing a major restoration programme but visitors can still enjoy the new ‘Windows on Mackintosh’ visitor centre and GSA Shop within the state of the art Reid Building. The GSA also run ‘Mackintosh’s Glasgow’ walking tours of the local area.
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M&S Glasgow Bothwell St Simply Food
50 Bothwell St
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The Glasgow School of Art is considered Mackintosh’s masterpiece and was recently voted as the finest building designed by a British architect in the last 175 years. In 2014 a fire damaged the west wing of the Mackintosh building including the library which is undergoing a major restoration programme but visitors can still enjoy the new ‘Windows on Mackintosh’ visitor centre and GSA Shop within the state of the art Reid Building. The GSA also run ‘Mackintosh’s Glasgow’ walking tours of the local area.
A unique visitor attraction located in the tranquil surrounds of Bellahouston Park in the city’s Southside. The House was built in 1996 taking inspiration from a portfolio of Mackintosh drawings which he had submitted as a competition entry to a German design magazine in 1901. The building includes a permanent exhibition of decoratively furnished rooms which allow visitors the opportunity to compare the original drawings against each completed room.
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Hús fyrir listamann
10 Dumbreck Rd
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A unique visitor attraction located in the tranquil surrounds of Bellahouston Park in the city’s Southside. The House was built in 1996 taking inspiration from a portfolio of Mackintosh drawings which he had submitted as a competition entry to a German design magazine in 1901. The building includes a permanent exhibition of decoratively furnished rooms which allow visitors the opportunity to compare the original drawings against each completed room.
The Lighthouse building which formerly housed the Glasgow Herald was the first public commission completed by Mackintosh. Today it’s a centre for Design and Architecture and is home to the Mackintosh Interpretation Centre which includes displays of original objects, interactive touch screens and architectural models. A great place to start your Mackintosh journey through the city.
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Viti
11 Mitchell Ln
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The Lighthouse building which formerly housed the Glasgow Herald was the first public commission completed by Mackintosh. Today it’s a centre for Design and Architecture and is home to the Mackintosh Interpretation Centre which includes displays of original objects, interactive touch screens and architectural models. A great place to start your Mackintosh journey through the city.
The Glasgow Art Club is a private member’s club that’s been established in the city since 1867. Located on Bath Street in the city centre since 1893 the Grade A listed Clubhouse includes stunning historically significant interiors including fireplaces, fretworks and door fittings all designed by a 25yrs old Mackintosh who was working as an apprentice to the architect John Keppie at the time. A must see for Mackintosh fans is the recently reinstated Mackintosh Frieze, which was his first major public work. Free guided tours take place from the beginning of March until the end of May and from the beginning of October until the middle of December at 11.30am every Tuesday by appointment only.
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The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath St
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The Glasgow Art Club is a private member’s club that’s been established in the city since 1867. Located on Bath Street in the city centre since 1893 the Grade A listed Clubhouse includes stunning historically significant interiors including fireplaces, fretworks and door fittings all designed by a 25yrs old Mackintosh who was working as an apprentice to the architect John Keppie at the time. A must see for Mackintosh fans is the recently reinstated Mackintosh Frieze, which was his first major public work. Free guided tours take place from the beginning of March until the end of May and from the beginning of October until the middle of December at 11.30am every Tuesday by appointment only.
Just 10 minutes from the city centre, this little-known gem is the only Mackintosh designed church that was ever built. Commissioned by the Free Church in 1896 it is notable for the simplicity in its design and the stunning stained glass – Gothic in character but infused with Mackintosh spirit. From April-October, the building is open weekdays, 10-5pm. Nov-Dec & Feb-March, it’s open Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10-4pm. Admission charges apply - Adults £4 and Conc. £2. Children Free. Entry is free on a Wednesday after 1pm.
The Mackintosh Church
870 Garscube Rd
Just 10 minutes from the city centre, this little-known gem is the only Mackintosh designed church that was ever built. Commissioned by the Free Church in 1896 it is notable for the simplicity in its design and the stunning stained glass – Gothic in character but infused with Mackintosh spirit. From April-October, the building is open weekdays, 10-5pm. Nov-Dec & Feb-March, it’s open Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10-4pm. Admission charges apply - Adults £4 and Conc. £2. Children Free. Entry is free on a Wednesday after 1pm.
Fun, excitement and intrigue with free interactive science shows, fun workshops like 'Flame On' and 'Hand's On DNA', the amazing BodyWorks exhibition and three floors of fascinating displays showcasing science and life. Glasgow Science Centre is a world of wonder beside the Clyde. Also here is the Glasgow Tower, which is the tallest, fully rotating freestanding structure in the world.
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Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay
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Fun, excitement and intrigue with free interactive science shows, fun workshops like 'Flame On' and 'Hand's On DNA', the amazing BodyWorks exhibition and three floors of fascinating displays showcasing science and life. Glasgow Science Centre is a world of wonder beside the Clyde. Also here is the Glasgow Tower, which is the tallest, fully rotating freestanding structure in the world.
Famed for being the oldest museum in Scotland with a brilliant collection. Pop in to see artefacts from the Antonine Wall, an entire section dedicated to zoology, and an extensive art collection. One of the jewels of the Hunterian Museum is undoubtedly the Mackintosh House, a meticulous recreation of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s home, Glasgow’s most famous artist, architect and designer. Complete with original fixtures and furniture designed by Mackintosh and his wife, artist Margaret Macdonald, it’s as accurate as can be and presents a beautiful and unique glimpse into the life of Mackintosh.
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Hunterian Listasafn
82 Hillhead St
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Famed for being the oldest museum in Scotland with a brilliant collection. Pop in to see artefacts from the Antonine Wall, an entire section dedicated to zoology, and an extensive art collection. One of the jewels of the Hunterian Museum is undoubtedly the Mackintosh House, a meticulous recreation of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s home, Glasgow’s most famous artist, architect and designer. Complete with original fixtures and furniture designed by Mackintosh and his wife, artist Margaret Macdonald, it’s as accurate as can be and presents a beautiful and unique glimpse into the life of Mackintosh.

Food Scene

One of Glasgow’s finest Scottish restaurants - where you can try the house speciality of home-made haggis and their bar, the Wee Pub, is a great place to go for a pint or a wee dram.
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Ubiquitous Chip
12 Ashton Ln
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One of Glasgow’s finest Scottish restaurants - where you can try the house speciality of home-made haggis and their bar, the Wee Pub, is a great place to go for a pint or a wee dram.
The Willow Tearooms on Buchanan Street is a replica of the Chinese Room and White Dining Room from the Ingram Street Tearooms design by Charles Rennie Mackintosh the famous Glaswegian architect. Take time to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, Mackintosh style!
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Willow Tearooms
219 Sauchiehall Street
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The Willow Tearooms on Buchanan Street is a replica of the Chinese Room and White Dining Room from the Ingram Street Tearooms design by Charles Rennie Mackintosh the famous Glaswegian architect. Take time to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, Mackintosh style!
Offers tasty traditional Vietnamese fare in its mismatched interior.
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The Hanoi Bike Shop
8 Ruthven Ln
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Offers tasty traditional Vietnamese fare in its mismatched interior.
Serves up classic and fresh Scottish cuisine, a perfect choice for those looking for a menu full of quality, locally sourced food and drink.
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Bothy Glasgow
11 Ruthven Ln
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Serves up classic and fresh Scottish cuisine, a perfect choice for those looking for a menu full of quality, locally sourced food and drink.
Famed for its wholesome fare and idiosyncratically Glaswegian atmosphere.
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Babbity Bowster
16-18 Blackfriars St
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Famed for its wholesome fare and idiosyncratically Glaswegian atmosphere.
Most notably known for their afternoon teas this is a café where you could most certainly make an occasion of it. Set in a magnificent Victorian building designed by the man behind the Natural History Museum (Alfred Waterhouse) this is a stunning venue where you would be recommended to take your time sipping your way through the enormous tea menu. Then come dusk, Cup turns into one of the city’s most popular gin bars, Gin 71, boasting Glasgow’s largest gin selection.
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Cup Tea Lounge Glasgow
71 Renfield St
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Most notably known for their afternoon teas this is a café where you could most certainly make an occasion of it. Set in a magnificent Victorian building designed by the man behind the Natural History Museum (Alfred Waterhouse) this is a stunning venue where you would be recommended to take your time sipping your way through the enormous tea menu. Then come dusk, Cup turns into one of the city’s most popular gin bars, Gin 71, boasting Glasgow’s largest gin selection.
The Buttery is one of Glasgow’s oldest restaurants and was restored to its former glory after a fire. The original Finnieston foodie haunt, walking through the door of The Buttery feels like heading into a different era. It has the feel of a 1930s Scottish film set, all wooden panelling, vintage table decorations and intriguing artwork. And despite the white tablecloths, tartan and the waiting staff’s kilts, The Buttery oozes a refined calm and warmth. Thankfully the food matches the beautiful surroundings; the best Scottish seafood cooked with precision.
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Two Fat Ladies at The Buttery
652 Argyle St
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The Buttery is one of Glasgow’s oldest restaurants and was restored to its former glory after a fire. The original Finnieston foodie haunt, walking through the door of The Buttery feels like heading into a different era. It has the feel of a 1930s Scottish film set, all wooden panelling, vintage table decorations and intriguing artwork. And despite the white tablecloths, tartan and the waiting staff’s kilts, The Buttery oozes a refined calm and warmth. Thankfully the food matches the beautiful surroundings; the best Scottish seafood cooked with precision.

Getting Around

The 120 year old Glasgow Subway is the third oldest underground system in the world after London and Budapest. With only 15 stops and two lines, it’s handy for reaching some of the city’s best attractions, for dipping into local life in one or two of the city’s distinctive neighbourhoods (the lines serve the city centre, west end and southside), and almost impossible to get lost!
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St Enoch SPT Subway Station
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The 120 year old Glasgow Subway is the third oldest underground system in the world after London and Budapest. With only 15 stops and two lines, it’s handy for reaching some of the city’s best attractions, for dipping into local life in one or two of the city’s distinctive neighbourhoods (the lines serve the city centre, west end and southside), and almost impossible to get lost!
A Category A listed building it was built in 1879 and still is one of the main stations in Glasgow. Your London trains go from here. There is also a behind the scenes tour where you walk in subterranean passageways beneath Glasgow’s streets, hear tales of the famous and infamous who have travelled the tracks and stood on the platforms. www.glasgowcentraltours.co.uk
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Central Railway Station
Gordon Street
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A Category A listed building it was built in 1879 and still is one of the main stations in Glasgow. Your London trains go from here. There is also a behind the scenes tour where you walk in subterranean passageways beneath Glasgow’s streets, hear tales of the famous and infamous who have travelled the tracks and stood on the platforms. www.glasgowcentraltours.co.uk
Main Intercity bus station.
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Buchanan Street Bus Station
Killermont Street
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Main Intercity bus station.
The other major train station in Glasgow. Where the quickest trains to Edinburgh go from.
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Queen Street Station
George Square
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The other major train station in Glasgow. Where the quickest trains to Edinburgh go from.
Only a 5min walk from us. Good budget car rental.
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Enterprise Car & Van Hire - Glasgow City Centre
40 Oswald St
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Only a 5min walk from us. Good budget car rental.

Sightseeing

Stirlingshire-born Alexander “Greek” Thompson took much of his inspiration from the Greeks, Egyptians and other ancient civilisations, with him putting this into practise in his many Glasgow buildings, which included blocks of tenements, suburban villas and three extraordinary Presbyterian churches. The St Vincent Street Church is the only intact survivor of his churches, with its design offering great insight into his style. Other important works still standing include Moray Place, Great Western Terrace, Egyptian Halls in Union Street, Grecian Buildings in Sauchiehall Street, and his villa, Holmwood House, at Cathcart, which is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland.
St Vincent Street Church
Stirlingshire-born Alexander “Greek” Thompson took much of his inspiration from the Greeks, Egyptians and other ancient civilisations, with him putting this into practise in his many Glasgow buildings, which included blocks of tenements, suburban villas and three extraordinary Presbyterian churches. The St Vincent Street Church is the only intact survivor of his churches, with its design offering great insight into his style. Other important works still standing include Moray Place, Great Western Terrace, Egyptian Halls in Union Street, Grecian Buildings in Sauchiehall Street, and his villa, Holmwood House, at Cathcart, which is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland.
The Merchant City is the epicentre of Glasgow's historical merchant wealth, housing the tobacco lords and cotton kings. Two centuries later, the Merchant City has been brought back to life as a lively cultural quarter. The streets and lanes closest to the Clyde are packed with studios, workshops and galleries, while thoroughfares closer to Ingram Street have some of Glasgow's best loved bars and restaurants - including Babbity Bowster on Blackfriars Street which is famed for its wholesome fare and idiosyncratically Glaswegian atmosphere. The Mechant City Festival Takes Place in July.
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Merchant City
97-99 Candleriggs
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The Merchant City is the epicentre of Glasgow's historical merchant wealth, housing the tobacco lords and cotton kings. Two centuries later, the Merchant City has been brought back to life as a lively cultural quarter. The streets and lanes closest to the Clyde are packed with studios, workshops and galleries, while thoroughfares closer to Ingram Street have some of Glasgow's best loved bars and restaurants - including Babbity Bowster on Blackfriars Street which is famed for its wholesome fare and idiosyncratically Glaswegian atmosphere. The Mechant City Festival Takes Place in July.
Recently voted ‘Best Neighbourhood in UK & Ireland’ by the Academy of Urbanism, ultimate hipster hang-out, Glasgow’s West End, with its exquisite sandstone villas and leafy avenues is the perfect place to shop and people-watch. Renowned for its selection of vintage stores including Vintage Guru, Starry Starry Night and Retro, the West End also offers a variety of designer and bespoke shops including W2, Timorous Beasties and Nancy Smillie. After working up an appetite why not explore the variety of unique cheesemongers, fishmongers and delis including George Mews, Bernard Corrigan and Delizique. The West End Festival runs in June.
The West End Festival
50 Dowanhill St
Recently voted ‘Best Neighbourhood in UK & Ireland’ by the Academy of Urbanism, ultimate hipster hang-out, Glasgow’s West End, with its exquisite sandstone villas and leafy avenues is the perfect place to shop and people-watch. Renowned for its selection of vintage stores including Vintage Guru, Starry Starry Night and Retro, the West End also offers a variety of designer and bespoke shops including W2, Timorous Beasties and Nancy Smillie. After working up an appetite why not explore the variety of unique cheesemongers, fishmongers and delis including George Mews, Bernard Corrigan and Delizique. The West End Festival runs in June.
Yet another unmissable attraction in the west. Designed by George Gilbert Scott in the Gothic revival style, it’s a truly stunning piece of architecture. Many have described it as a real-life Hogwarts and you’ll find that this feeling only intensifies as you explore the Cloisters and quadrangles of the university. And it’s not just Harry Potter – the iconic columns of the cloisters have also been featured in films like Cloud Atlas and the Outlander series too!
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University of Glasgow
89 Dumbarton Rd
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Yet another unmissable attraction in the west. Designed by George Gilbert Scott in the Gothic revival style, it’s a truly stunning piece of architecture. Many have described it as a real-life Hogwarts and you’ll find that this feeling only intensifies as you explore the Cloisters and quadrangles of the university. And it’s not just Harry Potter – the iconic columns of the cloisters have also been featured in films like Cloud Atlas and the Outlander series too!