Iain's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Full of interesting items. An easy 10 minute walk from the flat. You won't miss the Tall Ship either.
344 locals recommend
Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse RdFull of interesting items. An easy 10 minute walk from the flat. You won't miss the Tall Ship either.
Recently established distillery which you can take tours of. Just a few minutes walk from the flat.
27 locals recommend
The Clydeside Distillery
100 Stobcross RdRecently established distillery which you can take tours of. Just a few minutes walk from the flat.
At 1103 Argyle Street. Variety of small shops and studios and also the Hidden Lane Brewery. Check out Rafa's for Tacos. Nice diversion when out for a walk.
The Hidden Lane
The Hidden LaneAt 1103 Argyle Street. Variety of small shops and studios and also the Hidden Lane Brewery. Check out Rafa's for Tacos. Nice diversion when out for a walk.
One of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions. Tickets are free. Lots to see here so you may need more than one visit.
841 locals recommend
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Argyle StreetOne of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions. Tickets are free. Lots to see here so you may need more than one visit.
Neighbourhoods
A once unloved area which has transformed over the last few years and been described by The Times as "one of hippest places to live in the UK". New bars and restaurants continue to open but the old favourites tend to remain.
75 locals recommend
Finnieston
A once unloved area which has transformed over the last few years and been described by The Times as "one of hippest places to live in the UK". New bars and restaurants continue to open but the old favourites tend to remain.
An established area off Byres Road featuring well known pubs, cafes and restaurants.
224 locals recommend
Ashton Lane
Ashton LaneAn established area off Byres Road featuring well known pubs, cafes and restaurants.
Food scene
Doughnuts you won't get elsewhere, hand made in Yorkhill. They have other outlets in the city centre and south side but this is the original. Decent coffee.
31 locals recommend
Tantrum Doughnuts
27 Old Dumbarton RdDoughnuts you won't get elsewhere, hand made in Yorkhill. They have other outlets in the city centre and south side but this is the original. Decent coffee.
Usually has live music to go with the street food market. Opens Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
8 locals recommend
The Dockyard Social
95-107 Haugh RdUsually has live music to go with the street food market. Opens Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Gloriosa
1321 Argyle StHinba Specialty Coffee
Pubs
The Ben Nevis
1147 Argyle StTraditional Glasgow pub with a great selection of whisky.
1202 Argyle Street. Classic Hebridean pub set in the middle of Glasgow. Traditional music featured here!
38 locals recommend
The Park Bar
1202 Argyle St1202 Argyle Street. Classic Hebridean pub set in the middle of Glasgow. Traditional music featured here!
Dukes Bar Glasgow
41 Old Dumbarton RdHighly recommended by other guests!
City/town information
The best town in Scotland makes for a great day out from Glasgow. Take the bus from Buchanan Street or train from Queen Street for one of the world's greatest train journeys. Oban is a classic seaside town with nearby beaches, ferries to the Southern & Inner Hebrides, great fish and chip shops, distillery, its own collesseum ...
124 locals recommend
Oban
The best town in Scotland makes for a great day out from Glasgow. Take the bus from Buchanan Street or train from Queen Street for one of the world's greatest train journeys. Oban is a classic seaside town with nearby beaches, ferries to the Southern & Inner Hebrides, great fish and chip shops, distillery, its own collesseum ...
Traveler advice
Getting around
Try bike share with Nextbike as an alternative way around
Download the app to use. www.nextbike.co.uk/en/glasgow/ for more info
Getting around
Subway is the best way around the city centre and west end
Nearest subway station to the flat is at Kelvin Hall