Guidebook for Glasgow
Sightseeing
Great architectural tour, free Hunterian museum, and a beautiful view over Glasgow from the flagpoles.
266 locals recommend
University of Glasgow
89 Dumbarton RdGreat architectural tour, free Hunterian museum, and a beautiful view over Glasgow from the flagpoles.
Very nice to walk through the gardens on a nice day. If it's not a nice day, then Kibble Palace, a greenhouse, on the East side of the gardens is relaxing to wander through.
432 locals recommend
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdVery nice to walk through the gardens on a nice day. If it's not a nice day, then Kibble Palace, a greenhouse, on the East side of the gardens is relaxing to wander through.
An expansive art collection and a variety of exhibits to wander through.
841 locals recommend
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StAn expansive art collection and a variety of exhibits to wander through.
A nice green tract of land with lots of trees, various wild animals and a park for kids.
367 locals recommend
Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' SquareA nice green tract of land with lots of trees, various wild animals and a park for kids.
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillIt's big and old and fancy. Well worth a visit.
Essentials
Marks and Spencer
165 Great George StGood ready-to-eat meal deals.
Food Scene
Nice bar and beer selection. Their restaurant is even better with a Scottish take on international dishes. Great service and great food.
145 locals recommend
Stravaigin
28 Gibson StNice bar and beer selection. Their restaurant is even better with a Scottish take on international dishes. Great service and great food.
Best authentic Chinese street food you can find in Glasgow. Good prices and good portions. They deliver to Hillhead street as well.
18 locals recommend
Dumpling Monkey
121 Dumbarton RdBest authentic Chinese street food you can find in Glasgow. Good prices and good portions. They deliver to Hillhead street as well.
The seafood here is fantastic. It's quite busy, so be sure to book in advance.
6 locals recommend
Two Fat Ladies in the West End
88 Dumbarton RdThe seafood here is fantastic. It's quite busy, so be sure to book in advance.
Really delicious Vietnamese food. Pho is the perfect snack on a cold, rainy day in Glasgow.
84 locals recommend
The Hanoi Bike Shop
8 Ruthven LnReally delicious Vietnamese food. Pho is the perfect snack on a cold, rainy day in Glasgow.
Bothy Glasgow
11 Ruthven LnReally well done Scottish food in a comfortable restaurant.
Brel
37-43 Ashton LnBelgian mussels and beer!
Naked Soup
6 Kersland StGood cafe and coffeeshop. £5 soup and sandwich a great deal.
Everything Else
Renovated in September 2013, easy access (4 stops away from) to downtown/city centre Glasgow.
48 locals recommend
Hillhead station
Renovated in September 2013, easy access (4 stops away from) to downtown/city centre Glasgow.
Boots
50 Crow RdForgot your toothbrush? Go here.
All the shopping! Find well-known brands and some cute boutiques as well.
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetAll the shopping! Find well-known brands and some cute boutiques as well.
Likely your first or last stop in Glasgow, the terminal redone for the commonwealth games in 2014.
69 locals recommend
Glasgow Airport
Likely your first or last stop in Glasgow, the terminal redone for the commonwealth games in 2014.
Flying into/out of Prestwick? The train station there goes right to Queen Street in Glasgow.
24 locals recommend
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
107 Glasgow Prestwick Intnl AirportFlying into/out of Prestwick? The train station there goes right to Queen Street in Glasgow.
Drinks & Nightlife
BrewDog is a Scottish Craft Beer company and their bar always has something interesting on draft.
46 locals recommend
BrewDog Glasgow
1397 Argyle StBrewDog is a Scottish Craft Beer company and their bar always has something interesting on draft.