Let the Glasgow Commonwealth Games begin!
Who doesn’t love a good old rousing sporting event, especially if said event is taking place in one of Europe’s top up-and-coming cities. But what’s a spectator to do when play ends?
Whether you’re in the city for the Games or what you’ve seen on screen has peaked your interest there’s plenty in the city to inspire.
Mike Cantlay, Chairman of VisitScotland, says over the past few decades Glasgow has emerged as a city rich in culture and style, with an array of acclaimed museums and galleries, stunning architecture, world-class shopping and dining opportunities.
Home to over 90 parks and gardens and with more green space per capita than any other European city it’s no wonder the city’s Gaelic name translates as ‘dear green place’.
“It is no wonder that Rough Guides named Glasgow in its top 10 cities to visit in 2014,” says Cantlay.
Glasgow Must Visits
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
One of the UK’s most visited museums since it opened back in 1901, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum features displays from the Dutch Old Masters, French Impressionists, dinosaurs, armour, Egyptian artefacts and, of course, Scottish Art. FREE
The People’s Palace and Winter Garden
Set in the beautiful historic home Glasgow Green, this collection offers an insight into Glaswegian life from the 18th to the 20th Century. The People’s Palace shows off Glasgow’s social history through artefacts, paintings, prints, photographs, film and interactive displays. FREE
Riverside Museum
The award-winning Riverside Museum tells the story of Glasgow and its people through 3000 objects. Sign up for a guided tour of this interactive exhibition. FREE
Willow Tearooms
Designed by famed architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Willow Tearooms were constructed in the Art Nouveau style in 1904.
Located on Sauchiehall St, enjoy sandwiches, scones, cakes or afternoon tea in most magic of settings. Just don’t forget to sample the Willow Meringues.
The Grosvenor
Movies, a bar and a café – bliss. The Grosvenor prides itself on being a home away from home bringing together the best locally sourced produce with a relaxed and friendly vibe. Perfect for a lazy afternoon or an evening out.
West Brewery
German roots in Glasgow. West Brewery creates artisan larger and wheat beers in the UK since 2006 with the aim of creating a truly Scottish beer. Located in the Templeton Building (an homage to Doge’s Palace in Venice) West Brewery Bar & Restaurant is the perfect spot for great eats and even better drinks.
