The Ultimate Glasgow Bucket List
Glasgow is known for being the friendliest city in Europe and the city of culture, there’s tons of things to see and do! Here’s the definitive guide to Glasgow to give you some pointers in the right direction:
1. Visit the Goma and the famous traffic cone
Want to be a true tourist? You have to visit the Duke of Wellington at Royal Exchange Square with his famous accessory! Even if the council keep trying to remove his traffic cone, Glaswegians will always put it back on. Royal Exchange also has amazing bars and restaurants so be sure to visit them whilst there.
2. See a play at the Theatre Royal
The oldest theatre in Glasgow, Theatre Royal has an amazing variety of shows throughout the year, including Derren Brown, Rocky Horror Picture, and Scottish Opera shows. It’s a gorgeous venue and the atmosphere is always electric. Expect lots of audience interaction.
3. Go for a luxury spending spree at Princes Square
Glasgow is a very pretty city, and one of the most attractive sites is Prices Square. In the heart of the city centre, a large peacock adorns the outside and inside are luxurious stores, including Vivienne Westwood and Space N.K. If you go at Christmas, it’s covered in fairy lights and will really get you in the Christmas spirit.
4. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Spend the day immersed in culture! The West End has tons of things to see and do, and the main one is going to Kelvingrove. There’s a huge park to explore, but if it’s raining (like it usually is!), you can visit the huge range of exhibits in the museum/art gallery.
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5. Go gothic at the Necropolis
At the outskirts of the city centre is Glasgow’s Necropolis. Visit the Cathedral first to take in the grand architecture and investigate the crypts, then follow the winding path uphill to explore the graves and grand mausoleums.
6. Glasgow Science Centre
A place for all ages, the Science Centre is by the banks of the Clyde and has a range of interactive exhibitions for learning all about the ways of the world. There’s a planetarium with shows throughout the day and a huge IMAX theatre showing both science-related films and the latest blockbusters.
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7. Climb the Lighthouse to see the full landscape
Want the best view of Glasgow? Climb the Lighthouse! Right in the city centre tucked away in Mitchell Lane, there’s a range of modern art exhibitions to visit but the main attraction is the spiral stairway designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and take in the beautiful skyline of the city.
8. If you feel lost, take a hop-on-hop-off tour
Like all major cities, there’s a red city bus which stops at all the main sites. Starting from George Square, you can get the full history of each tourist stop and get off where you want and get back on the same day with no extra charge! It’s the perfect way to orientate yourself if you feel lost and need some direction. Don’t worry though, Glasgow is built on a grid so you’ll be able to find your way around easily!
9. Clydeside Distillery
Scotland is known for its whiskey and where better to learn about the different kinds than a distillery? It’s a gorgeous building and the tours are very detailed, including a taster and a free glass!
